MAC 142 INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELEVISION Course Team Mr. Akpede, Kaior Samuel (Course Developer/Writer) – Nasarawa State University Dr. Josef Bel-Molokwu (Course Editor) – Enugu State University of Technology Dr. Oladokun Omojola (Course Reviewer) – Covenant University, Ota Christine I. Ofulue, Ph.D (Programme Leader) - NOUN Dr. Chidinma Henrietta Onwubere (Coordinator) - NOUN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE © 2018 by NOUN Press National Open University of Nigeria Headquarters University Village Plot 91, Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi, Abuja Lagos Office 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos e-mail: [email protected] URL: www.nou.edu.ng All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed 2010, 2018 ISBN: 978-978-8521-12-9 ii MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE CONTENTS PAGE Introduction …………………………………..……………………. iv Course Aims …………………………………..…………………… iv Course Objectives …………………………………….……………. iv Understanding the Course……………………………..…………… iv Course Materials ………………………………………..…………. v Study Units …………………………………………………….….. v Textbooks and References……………………………………….… vi Assignment File …………………………………………………… vi Final Examination and Grading …………………………………… vi Course Marking Scheme …………………………………………... vi Presentation Schedule……………………………………………… vii Course Overview ………………………………………………….. vii How to Get the Most from this Course …………………………… viii Facilitators/Tutors and Tutorials ………………………………….. ix Summary …………………………………………………………... x iii MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE INTRODUCTION This is MAC 142: Introduction to Radio and Television. The course is a three-credit course for undergraduate students in Mass Communication. The material has been developed in accordance with the National Open University of Nigeria guidelines. The course guide is an attempt to give you an insight to the course. It also provides you with basic information not only on the organisation but also on the requirements of the course. COURSE AIMS The principal aims are to introduce you to the basic elements of Radio and Television production. This aim will be achieved by: (i) introducing you to the principles and practice of Radio and Television production (ii) arming you with the history and origin of Radio and Television, and the basic equipment used in Broadcasting (iii) introducing you to the tenets of Broadcasting (iv) making you familiar with the legal terms and rules to guide you against defamation. COURSE OBJECTIVES In addition to the overall objectives, each unit in respect of MAC 142 has its objectives. Once the objectives are met, you should note that you have met the aims of the course. At the end of the course, we should be able to talk about the following areas: (i) History and Origin of Radio and Television Broadcasting (ii) The principles and practice of Broadcasting (iii) Basic equipment used in Broadcasting (iv) The importance of programming (v) News production and presentation (vi) Advertising in the Broadcast Media (vii) The legal aspects of Broadcasting. UNDERSTANDING THE COURSE The road to successful completion of this course is to carefully study the units and related materials. You will also be required to complete all exercises. The exercises are to enable you to know whether you understand the concept of the course. Written assignments will be submitted at the end of each unit. And for the final written examination will be conducted. iv MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE COURSE MATERIALS The basic material you will need for these courses are as follows: 1. Course Guide 2. Study Units 3. Assignment File 4. Relevant text books, including the ones listed under each unit 5. There will be need for you to constantly listen to programmes on Radio and watch News and other programmes on Television 6. It will be beneficial for you as a fresh student to be in the habit of interacting with the Broadcast Media as much as possible. STUDY UNITS The Units are made up of 4 modules for this course. They are as follows: Module 1 Introduction to Broadcasting Unit 1 Principles and Practice of Broadcasting Unit 2 History and Origin of Radio/TV Broadcasting Unit 3 Broadcasting as an Industry Unit 4 Basic Equipment used in Broadcasting Unit 5 Qualities of Good Broadcasting Module 2 Radio Production Unit 1 Advent of Radio in Nigeria Unit 2 Programme Format Unit 3 Radio Format and Terminology Unit 4 Importance of Programming Unit 5 News Production Module 3 Television Production Unit 1 Announcing Unit 2 Basic Principles of Presentation Unit 3 Advertising in Broadcasting Unit 4 The Producer and Production Techniques Unit 5 The Director and Directing Module 4 Radio and Television Production Techniques Unit 1 Writing for Television Unit 2 Writing for Radio v MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE Unit 3 Studio Managers for Radio and Television Unit 4 Programme Scripts for Radio and Television Unit 5 Outside Broadcasting Unit 6 Digital Broadcasting Unit 7 Media Law TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES You will find some recommended textbooks for this course. You may wish to purchase them or any other textbook that you may find useful for the course. ASSIGNMENT FILE Both assessment file and a marking scheme will be provided for you. The assessment file contains details of what you have to submit to your tutor for marking. You will find two types of assessment, the tutor marked and the written examination. The marks obtained in two areas will make up your total point for this course. You must make sure that the assignments are submitted to your tutor for formal assessment as stated in the presentation schedule and the assessment file. This assessment counts for only 30 per cent of your total score. The final assignments including the Tutor-Marked Assignment form must reach your tutor on or before the deadline of submission. In case you are unable to submit the assignment on time, contact your tutor for possible extension of time if he/she finds the excuse genuine. Note that extensions will not be granted after the expiry date unless under exceptional situations. FINAL EXAMINATION AND GRADING The examination will last three hours and will cover all the areas of the course. The examination questions will reflect what you have covered in the Tutor-Marked Assignments and the self-assignment exercises you have previously done in the course. You are therefore advised to revise your work thoroughly before going in for the examination. COURSE MARKING SCHEME Below is the breakdown of actual course mark allocation: Assessment Marks Best three assignments out of the marked ones 30% Final Examination 70% Total 100% vi MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE You will be notified of the dates that all assignments will be submitted. You will also be properly informed of the completion of the study units and dates for examinations. COURSE OVERVIEW Unit Title of Work Weeks Assessment Activity (End of Unit) Course Guide Module 1 Introduction to Broadcasting 1 Principles and Practice of Week 1 Assignment 1 Broadcasting 2 History and Origin of Radio and Week 1 Assignment 2 Television Broadcasting 3 Basic Equipment used in Week 2 Assignment 3 Broadcasting 4 Broadcasting as an Industry Week 2 Assignment 4 5 Qualities of Good Broadcasting Week 2 Assignment 5 Module 2 Radio Production 1 Advent of Radio in Nigeria Week 3 Assignment 1 2 Programmes Format Week 4 Assignment 2 3 Formats and Terminology Week 4 Assignment 3 4 Importance of Programming Week 4 Assignment 4 5 News Production/Presentation Week 5 Assignment 5 Module 3 Television Production 1 Announcing Week 6 Assignment 1 2 Basic Principles of Presentation Week 7 Assignment 2 3 Advertising in Broadcasting Week 8 Assignment 3 4 The Producer and Production Week 9 Assignment 4 Techniques 5 The Director and Directing Week 9 Assignment 5 Module 4 Radio/TV Production Techniques 1 Writing for Television Week 10 Assignment 1 2 Writing for Radio Week 10 Assignment 2 3 The Studio Manager-Radio/TV Week 10 Assignment 3 4 Programme Scripts for Radio/TV Week 11 Assignment 4 5 Outside Broadcasting Week 11 Assignment 5 6 Digital Broadcasting Week 11 Assignment 6 7 Media Law Week 12 Assignment 7 APPENDIX: LIST OF BROADCAST STATIONS IN NIGERIA vii MAC 142 COURSE GUIDE HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM THIS COURSE The difference between distance learning and the formal University system is in the preparation and presentation of materials. In distance learning, you should think of reading lectures instead of listening to the lecturer. Materials are broken down into units and each unit tells you where to read and the text materials and textbooks are recommended for year study. Exercises are also provided for you to do at appropriate points, just like in a conventional study class, a lecturer may give you assignment to do in class. All the units are drawn or framed on a common format. Introduction usually forms the first item and introduces you to the subject-matter of the unit, how each unit aligns with the other units and the course as a whole. Following this is a set of learning objectives. The objectives are to enable you to know what you should do by the time you have come to the end of the unit. The objectives are meant to be a guide to your study. Once a unit is completed you have to crosscheck to verify if you have achieved the objectives. This will significantly improve the chances of you passing the course. The main body of the unit is meant to guide you. Through the required reading from other sources which would be either from the set books or from a reading section. Remember that your tutor’s job is to guide and help you. So do not hesitate to contact your tutor on telephone if you are in difficulty and require assistance as your tutor will readily provide such assistance. 1. Remember the Course Guide is your first assignment, so read it thoroughly.