This proves that, with positive mental attitude, you have what it takes to solve any problem. Our elearning may be down but you can never be down. Make use of this blog to exchange ideas on issues concerning audio production and media in general. Thumbs high to Auntie P and her blog team!
Class activity for tomorrow, Wednesday 10, 2010 is: Discuss any topic of your choice with your group members in about 10min. Choose a person to be the interviwee for the topic you choose but do not discuss the questions beforehand. Just make sure that you are all comfortable with the topic. Select an interviewer and discuss what questions to ask the interviewee.Remember he or she is not supposed to know the questions beforehand. The interview is to be conducted live in studio within a period of 5min. Afterwhich we will critique the groups as a class. Have fun!
This is a summary of the work that will be covered tomorrow. the topic is interviewing.
Interviewing Aim of interviewing -to provide facts reasons or opinions on a particular topic so that the listener can form a conclusion as to the validity of what he is saying. Basic approach -opinions of interviewer are irrelevant -Interviewer should practice deference and courtesy -topic may be discussed beforehand but actual questions should not be so answers are not fixed - interviewer is acting on behalf of his listener and ask questions which the listener would like to ask and what he needs to know.
Types of interview Informational - imparts information to the listener. - sequence is important -can be discussed beforehand, so that interviewee can clarify information required and check any needed statistics. Interpretive -interviewer supplies facts and interviewee comments or explains them. -expose reasoning and allow listener to make judgment -Interviewer must be well briefed, alert and attentive to pick up and challenge the opinions expressed. -content is reactive, should not be rehearsed. Emotional -provide insight into the interviewees state of mind so that the listener may better understand what is involved in human terms -its strength of feeling present rather than rationality which is important. -needs to remain impartial yet not indifferent - needs to establish necessary relationship
Preparation for interview Interviewer - Should obtain sufficient briefing and background information on subject and the interviewee. - Have a detailed knowledge of what the interview should achieve. - Know what the key questions are.
Pre interview discussion - No standard approach - Interviewer should be aware of interviwees state of mind and work hard to enable interviewees thinking and personality to emerge. - Indicate subject areas to be covered, allow interviewee to do most of talking. It is an opportunity to confirm facts and interviewee gets to release tensions. Interviewer anticipates any problems of language, coherence or volume. - Interviewer should avoid discussion on topic especially if he risks revealing his own personal attitude to subject
Question technique -informed naivety -questions, follow 5W’s and H, +which. Devils advocate -when interviewee is to express his own point of view thus it is necessary for opposing views to be put before him. -interviewer must be careful not to associate himself with opposition. Multiple Questions -Questions should be short and simple. -interviewers initial approach will set tone for the whole interview -interviewer should be focused and clear thus no need for clarification Leading Question - Don’t imply judgment Non questions -statements rather than questions Non verbal communication -eye contact, facial expression. - interviewer can never be bored. He/ she can express surprise, puzzlement or encouragement. -interviewer can butt in with further questions
During interview Interviewer must actively control - Technical aspects. Constantly monitor - Aims of interview, keep them in mind and ensure subject matter is being covered. - Supplementary question, listen and think quickly to ask appropriate follow up questions. - Timing, strictly adhered to.
Winding up -finaly (use once) -interviewer should avoid need for summary, a properly structured interview does not need one. -one can end with, thank you…….
After the interview - If recorded, check by playing back. - If need for retake, do original rather than try to redo old one. - Interviewee may want details about transmission. - Thank interviewee for his time and trouble and taking part in the programme. - Professional courtesy
Location interview - Outside studio acoustics can be problematic - Avoid hard, smooth surfaces. Carpeted rooms. - Work closer to mic plus reduce record level. - Background noises can be edited later - Some acoustic effect is desirable, but priority is to clarity of speech. - Mic and machine can be checked, assembled, made ready in preliminary conversation to relax interviewee - Test system by taking level recording some brief conversation to hear the relative volume.
All our class leaders, so far, have done their best to make our classes interactive. This is what student centred approach to learning is all about. Keep the candle burning even brighter. All those who have not had a chance to lead class - grab the opportunity - we still have limited chances available. Don't forget visit to NTV next month and live studio operations exam on 17/03/10.
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY COM 361 – Audio Production Final Project (30 marks) January 2010 Semester Instructor: Mrs. Rosemary N. Kowuor
In groups comprising of between two to three members of COM 361 class, produce a one hour Magazine programme aimed at addressing issues affecting target audience of Shine 103.1 FM. The subject matter of the individual items should itself be relevant and new to the listener.
Your final production must reflect high level of both scripting and technical professionalism. It must meet the following requirements:
1. Must comprise of at least five clearly defined and distinct segments with smooth flow of scenes, making use of radio transition devices (sound effects, music, silence etc) that support the overall theme of the Magazine.
2. Make a proposal for the Magazine programme. Identify the people you intend to interview and clearly define their role. Submit by 31st March 2010.
3. Provide a detailed routine sheet, which has to be submitted for approval, before the actual production of the programme, by 7th April 2010.
4. Make promos and signature tune for the programme. Submit by 14th April 2010. Make arrangements to have this aired on Shine 103.1 FM.
5. Make a pitch of your programme to class and Shine 103.1 management to justify that your programme is good enough to be aired on the station Submit by 21st April 2010.
6. Make arrangement with the Shine Management to have your programme aired before end of January semester. The transmission date and time of your programme MUST be when the lecturer or Mr. Perminus Mburu is available to listen to the show.
7. The final production, well-edited, high quality production MUST be saved in an CD and a mini-disk labeled your name, student number, project title and length. These must be submitted to Mrs. Kowuor on or before 28th April 2010.
Motto: Producing quality edutainment radio programmes!
I just realised that i spelled Mrs. Rosemary's name wrongly..pole. When is the deadline for the bbc updates. i think im falling behind on listening to some of those shows,.Thank god we will only be evaluated for ten shows..
Alice mukami kariuki Sarah Alaro Sheila Wandia Daystar University P.O Box 44400-00100 Nairobi
March 31, 2010
Mrs. Roslyn Nyaole Daystar University P.O Box 44400-00100 Nairobi
Dear Mrs Nyaole
Re: REQUEST FOR A MAGAZINE SHOW
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We the above named are requesting for a magazine show in your station (Shine Fm). The show will entail issues affecting the youth and the solutions affecting them. Hope our request will be considered. Thank you.
Yours faithfully, Alice mukami kariuki, Sheila Wandia, Sarah Alaro.
Problem statement
There are many issues affecting the youth that are not really addressed, how can the youth get a forum for airing these problems?
Objectives
•To highlight the different issues affecting the youth. •To educate the youth on various matters. •To entertain.
Description of the program
The program name will be up and about. It will be running from 11:30-12:30 on Wednesdays. The target audience will be the youth in order to help them to solve the different issues affecting their day-to-day lives.
Budget
Item Amount in Ksh CDs 100 Transport 1500 Refreshments 150 Total 1700
Running Order Item Music mix 5 min Devotion 5 min Music 2 min Feature 15 min Commercials 3 min News 5 min Job search 5 min Health 10 min Music mix 5 min Outro 5 min Total 1 hr
Conclusion
In conclusion, this magazine show is going to help the youths on issues which affect their day-to-day lives and how to deal with them. It is also going to help the youths on their spiritual lives.
Morning everybody. I wanted to ask Mrs Nyaole how we are supposed to do the pitching and what it should entail because i am very confused on what exactly we are suppoed to hand in. I f anyone has an idea please inform me. Thankyou. Sheila Wandia 08-0730
thankyou portia and your group you've really done a reccomendable job!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you the Blog team for making it even easier for us to share in this learning process. GOD BLESS YOU!!
ReplyDeleteSETH OUMA 07-1218
Good work Portia you have saved the class!
ReplyDeleteOops and Lois basically the blog team you have us proud!
ReplyDeleteThis proves that, with positive mental attitude, you have what it takes to solve any problem. Our elearning may be down but you can never be down. Make use of this blog to exchange ideas on issues concerning audio production and media in general. Thumbs high to Auntie P and her blog team!
ReplyDeleteas ripe as a paw paw is the team that did this job...good job..kudos!:)
ReplyDeleteClass activity for tomorrow, Wednesday 10, 2010 is: Discuss any topic of your choice with your group members in about 10min. Choose a person to be the interviwee for the topic you choose but do not discuss the questions beforehand. Just make sure that you are all comfortable with the topic. Select an interviewer and discuss what questions to ask the interviewee.Remember he or she is not supposed to know the questions beforehand. The interview is to be conducted live in studio within a period of 5min. Afterwhich we will critique the groups as a class. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteRead on interviews and be ready to answer random questions in class...
ReplyDeleteThis is a summary of the work that will be covered tomorrow. the topic is interviewing.
ReplyDeleteInterviewing
Aim of interviewing
-to provide facts reasons or opinions on a particular topic so that the listener can form a conclusion as to the validity of what he is saying.
Basic approach
-opinions of interviewer are irrelevant
-Interviewer should practice deference and courtesy
-topic may be discussed beforehand but actual questions should not be so answers are not fixed
- interviewer is acting on behalf of his listener and ask questions which the listener would like to ask and what he needs to know.
Types of interview
ReplyDeleteInformational
- imparts information to the listener.
- sequence is important
-can be discussed beforehand, so that interviewee can clarify information required and check any needed statistics.
Interpretive
-interviewer supplies facts and interviewee comments or explains them.
-expose reasoning and allow listener to make judgment
-Interviewer must be well briefed, alert and attentive to pick up and challenge the opinions expressed.
-content is reactive, should not be rehearsed.
Emotional
-provide insight into the interviewees state of mind so that the listener may better understand what is involved in human terms
-its strength of feeling present rather than rationality which is important.
-needs to remain impartial yet not indifferent
- needs to establish necessary relationship
Preparation for interview
ReplyDeleteInterviewer
- Should obtain sufficient briefing and background information on subject and the interviewee.
- Have a detailed knowledge of what the interview should achieve.
- Know what the key questions are.
Pre interview discussion
- No standard approach
- Interviewer should be aware of interviwees state of mind and work hard to enable interviewees thinking and personality to emerge.
- Indicate subject areas to be covered, allow interviewee to do most of talking. It is an opportunity to confirm facts and interviewee gets to release tensions. Interviewer anticipates any problems of language, coherence or volume.
- Interviewer should avoid discussion on topic especially if he risks revealing his own personal attitude to subject
Question technique
ReplyDelete-informed naivety
-questions, follow 5W’s and H, +which.
Devils advocate
-when interviewee is to express his own point of view thus it is necessary for opposing views to be put before him.
-interviewer must be careful not to associate himself with opposition.
Multiple Questions
-Questions should be short and simple.
-interviewers initial approach will set tone for the whole interview
-interviewer should be focused and clear thus no need for clarification
Leading Question
- Don’t imply judgment
Non questions
-statements rather than questions
Non verbal communication
-eye contact, facial expression.
- interviewer can never be bored. He/ she can express surprise, puzzlement or encouragement.
-interviewer can butt in with further questions
During interview
ReplyDeleteInterviewer must actively control
- Technical aspects. Constantly monitor
- Aims of interview, keep them in mind and ensure subject matter is being covered.
- Supplementary question, listen and think quickly to ask appropriate follow up questions.
- Timing, strictly adhered to.
Winding up
-finaly (use once)
-interviewer should avoid need for summary, a properly structured interview does not need one.
-one can end with, thank you…….
After the interview
- If recorded, check by playing back.
- If need for retake, do original rather than try to redo old one.
- Interviewee may want details about transmission.
- Thank interviewee for his time and trouble and taking part in the programme.
- Professional courtesy
Location interview
ReplyDelete- Outside studio acoustics can be problematic
- Avoid hard, smooth surfaces. Carpeted rooms.
- Work closer to mic plus reduce record level.
- Background noises can be edited later
- Some acoustic effect is desirable, but priority is to clarity of speech.
- Mic and machine can be checked, assembled, made ready in preliminary conversation to relax interviewee
- Test system by taking level recording some brief conversation to hear the relative volume.
thats a basic cover of everything. for more refer to your course books. enjoy.
ReplyDeleteAll our class leaders, so far, have done their best to make our classes interactive. This is what student centred approach to learning is all about. Keep the candle burning even brighter. All those who have not had a chance to lead class - grab the opportunity - we still have limited chances available. Don't forget visit to NTV next month and live studio operations exam on 17/03/10.
ReplyDeleteHey hope you enjoyed the class. i had fun. all we need to do is figure out how to keep time.
ReplyDeletewas wondering. will the details for the exam be posted here? just in case we need a specific script.
ReplyDeletewas wondering the same as Nicole.Wambura and Kasiva
ReplyDeleteMake sure you post all your ten programme critiques within deadline. Otherwise, you'll have no one but yourself to blame for a poor grade.
ReplyDeleteDAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
ReplyDeleteCOM 361 – Audio Production
Final Project (30 marks)
January 2010 Semester
Instructor: Mrs. Rosemary N. Kowuor
In groups comprising of between two to three members of COM 361 class, produce a one hour Magazine programme aimed at addressing issues affecting target audience of Shine 103.1 FM. The subject matter of the individual items should itself be relevant and new to the listener.
Your final production must reflect high level of both scripting and technical professionalism. It must meet the following requirements:
1. Must comprise of at least five clearly defined and distinct segments with smooth flow of scenes, making use of radio transition devices (sound effects, music, silence etc) that support the overall theme of the Magazine.
2. Make a proposal for the Magazine programme. Identify the people you intend to interview and clearly define their role. Submit by 31st March 2010.
3. Provide a detailed routine sheet, which has to be submitted for approval, before the actual production of the programme, by 7th April 2010.
4. Make promos and signature tune for the programme. Submit by 14th April 2010. Make arrangements to have this aired on Shine 103.1 FM.
5. Make a pitch of your programme to class and Shine 103.1 management to justify that your programme is good enough to be aired on the station Submit by 21st April 2010.
6. Make arrangement with the Shine Management to have your programme aired before end of January semester. The transmission date and time of your programme MUST be when the lecturer or Mr. Perminus Mburu is available to listen to the show.
7. The final production, well-edited, high quality production MUST be saved in an CD and a mini-disk labeled your name, student number, project title and length. These must be submitted to Mrs. Kowuor on or before 28th April 2010.
Motto: Producing quality edutainment radio programmes!
I mised class. i thought Mrs.Nayole would be at the PanAfrican conference.Tsk! my bad for assuming
ReplyDeleteI just realised that i spelled Mrs. Rosemary's name wrongly..pole.
ReplyDeleteWhen is the deadline for the bbc updates. i think im falling behind on listening to some of those shows,.Thank god we will only be evaluated for ten shows..
dzame haha you are funny....
ReplyDeleteclass today was cool...wa!proposal got some of us offguard! hii job imekua most all of asudden! only sir God will see us thru..later!
ReplyDeleteCover letter
ReplyDeleteAlice mukami kariuki
Sarah Alaro
Sheila Wandia
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400-00100
Nairobi
March 31, 2010
Mrs. Roslyn Nyaole
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400-00100
Nairobi
Dear Mrs Nyaole
Re: REQUEST FOR A MAGAZINE SHOW
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We the above named are requesting for a magazine show in your station (Shine Fm). The show will entail issues affecting the youth and the solutions affecting them.
Hope our request will be considered. Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Alice mukami kariuki,
Sheila Wandia,
Sarah Alaro.
Problem statement
There are many issues affecting the youth that are not really addressed, how can the youth get a forum for airing these problems?
Objectives
•To highlight the different issues affecting the youth.
•To educate the youth on various matters.
•To entertain.
Description of the program
The program name will be up and about. It will be running from 11:30-12:30 on Wednesdays. The target audience will be the youth in order to help them to solve the different issues affecting their day-to-day lives.
Budget
Item Amount in Ksh
CDs 100
Transport 1500
Refreshments 150
Total 1700
Running Order
Item
Music mix 5 min
Devotion 5 min
Music 2 min
Feature 15 min
Commercials 3 min
News 5 min
Job search 5 min
Health 10 min
Music mix 5 min
Outro 5 min
Total 1 hr
Conclusion
In conclusion, this magazine show is going to help the youths on issues which affect their day-to-day lives and how to deal with them. It is also going to help the youths on their spiritual lives.
by
alice kariuki,
sarah alaro,
sheila wandia.
working on the proposal now....quite hectic
ReplyDeleteMorning everybody. I wanted to ask Mrs Nyaole how we are supposed to do the pitching and what it should entail because i am very confused on what exactly we are suppoed to hand in. I f anyone has an idea please inform me. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteSheila Wandia 08-0730