Music Format of Station:


Target Audience:
Age:
Gender(s):
Likes (interests):
Dislikes (things not so interested in):
Listening Habits: (when do they listen to the radio):

Genres and Styles of Music played:


Structure [what did you hear and in what order:]


Did you notice any of the music programming techniques we have looked at?


Who do you feel the target audience is for this show?


What might influence a station to tweak it's playlist?

2. Features listened to: Description: (i.e. interview with....) Why would the feature be of interest to the target audience: [please complete for at least 3 features you have heard on the radio show]

3. Suggest 3 feature ideas for a radio Radio Show aimed at the target audience you have analyzed.

Music Sequences

For this task I had to create a musical sequence for both a Teenage and Adult audience. In order to do this I had to download music that was suitable for both audiences and mix a playlist for both using 'Adobe Audition.'  in order to download the music I used a YouTube to MP3 converter and took the links of the music from YouTube.

Audition allowed me to mix these songs together into roughly a 20 minute MP3 file that would be suitable to play on the radio, this includes shortening songs so that they could fit into the 'maximum 4 minutes' mark. I also decided to cross-fade some of the songs into each other so that there would be a better flow instead of dead air for a few seconds. Finally i added my jingle into the Adult playlist that I had created earlier on in the course to make the playlist seam more professional.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING WORKSHEET

Name: Ryan Case

Production:  My Student Radio Show & My Staff Radio Show

Task 2: Creation of Music Sequence
Task 4: Making your student News Feature
Task 5: Putting together your Student Show
Task 6: Making your adult orientated Brighton Feature
Task 7: Putting together your Staff Radio Show

Overview of the Projects (explain the project and what you have been asked to do): Task 2: Using Adobe Audition, we have been tasked with creating the music sequences we prepared for the two different audiences in the music formatting worksheets for task one (Student and Adult.) After completing this task we then have to export our music sequence as an MP3 to the Radio folder on the media storage drive. We then have to create a blog entry that identifies, discusses and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of our music sequences in terms of meeting the purpose and needs of the different target audiences and what you did to ensure a good technical standard. Task 4: We have to research, script (at least 540 words) and create a 3 minute college news feature in audition (this can include local and community news as well.) This feature can also include an interview, vox pops, opening jingle, music and soundbites where appropriate. Like task 2 this feature also must be exported as an mp3 file and saved into the radio file on the media storage drive. Task 5: There are several tasks we have to do for this section: 1.) We have to plan our speech content and prepare script links (This includes; warm-ups, intros, signposting, back announcements, contact information, station idents, additional feature content etc.) and evidence on our blog. 2.) Produce a running order 3.) Produce a music reporting form 4.) Record and piece together our final radio show using the Radio Studio and Audition 5.) Upload our final show in MP3 to the unit's sound cloud Task 6: Using the Vox pops that we collected in Brighton, available literature and personal research, the station wants us to research, script (approx 540 words) and create a three minute mini-feature about what Brighton has to offer as a tourist destination. Our feature is to be inserted into our staff orientated radio show. We can also include an interview(s) further vox pops, an opening jingle, music and soundbites, actuality as appropriate. Once completed, we need to export our final feature as an MP3 and save to the Radio folder on the Media storage drive. Task 7: Finally for this task we have to plan our speech content and prepare script links (this will include; warm-ups, intros, signposting, back announcements, contacts information, station idents, additional feature content etc.) and evidence this on our blog. We must also produce a running order, a music reporting form, record and pice together our final radio show using the radio studio and audition, upload our final show in MP3 to the units sound cloud account and link to the blog.

Skills, knowledge and experience required to complete the project: Task 2: The skills, knowledge and experience required to use Adobe Audition are quite simple. Audition itself is very simple to use after being told the basics, though the software itself may have some problems possibly due to lack of complete knowledge about the software. Task 4: The skills needed for this task, like all of the others, is the skill of using the computer appropriately. You also need to know how to research the information needed, including where to look and what information is important. You also need the experience of using Audition in a basic way. You also need to know how to use the radio equipment needed to create your stinger and voice recorders to record your news feature. Task 5: You need to know how to  use Adobe Audition, the radio room, voice recorders and how to upload the show in MP3 format. Task 6: The skills needed for this task, like all of the others, is the skill of using the computer appropriately. You also need to know how to research the information needed, including where to look and what information is important. You also need the experience of using Audition in a basic way. Task 7: For task 7, like many of the other tasks, is the skill of using the computer appropriately. You also need the experience of using Audition in a basic way. You also need to know how to use the radio room, voice recorders and how to upload the show in MP3 format.

Facilities (what production equipment / facilities will you need?): Task 2: The only facilities needed in order to complete this task are; of course a computer, A YouTube to MP3 converter, Adobe audition, access to the internet and a source to get the music from (e.g. YouTube.) Task 4: For task 4 I need access to; a computer, the Internet, Adobe Audition and quite possible voice recorders for the Vox pops. Task 5: For task 5 I need access to; a computer, the Internet, Adobe Audition and access to the radio room to record my intros, back announcements etc. Task 6: For task 6 I need access to; a computer, the Internet, Adobe Audition and quite possible voice recorders for the Vox pops. Task 7: For task 5 I need access to; a computer, the Internet, Adobe Audition and access to the radio room to record my intros, back announcements etc.

Additional Materials Required: In order to complete these tasks I may also require the help of; my Tutors, fellow students, other members of staff in the college and quite possibly even the public whether it be in person or by gathering information over the internet. This could be to help with gathering information, such as vox pops and general knowledge, or asking staff about how to use certain software as Audition to complete my task.

Contributors (who do you need to contribute to the project? eg. specialists, experts, talent , public etc): Task 4: For this task we needed the contribution of both the tutors, for help with the task, and the public, for information gathering. Task 5: For this task I needed the cooperation of my tutors in order to help complete the task. Task 6: To complete this task not only did in need my tutors but also the public, weather that be via internet or person, for information and opinions about Brighton as a tourist destination Task 7: To complete this task I needed the help of my tutors as this is a radio show for them.

Locations: Task 2: The location for this task will only be a classroom. Task 4: The locations for this task include; a classroom and radio room for recording. Task 5: The locations for this task include; a classroom and also the radio room again for recording. Task 6: The locations for this task include; a classroom and possibly Brighton for this task. Task 7: The locations for this task include; a classroom and again the radio room for recording.

Codes of Practice / Regulation (Discuss here the implications of the MCPS-PRS, Copyright, Ethics, OFCOM, Legal Considerations. Task 2:  In order to complete task 2 we needed to understand the rules of copyright due to the fact of us creating a short radio playlist with songs. This requires following the rules of the PPL and PRS which mean if this was going to be a real radio show that was playing songs live I would have to have a licence to play the music and maybe even pay royalties to the artist the song belongs to. Task 4: To complete task 4 we needed to follow the 'National Union of Journalists' code and the BBC's ethics and values. This is because we have to say things in a no bias way so that we don't upset or hurt anyone due to what our opinion is about them. This isn't just for famous people but for everyone no mater how important. We have to be sure to make it obvious what is fact and what is opinion. Task 5: Alot like the last task we must be careful of what we say and follow the code of the 'National Union of Journalists.' Task 6: For task 6 we have to double check our research and possible take it from multiple sources to be sure that it is correct. Also as this is a report on Brighton we must again be sure to distinguish the difference between fact and opinion, this is due to the fact that we are trying to persuade people to go the Brighton as a tourist destination. The 'OFCOM' broadcasting code is also a set of rules we had to follow which is to treat all people and locations fairly and also respect peoples religions. one example of a rule they have for radio as stated before involves religion, the OFCOM rules state that it is unacceptable to try and recrute or encourge people to join a religion or group. If any radio station was to break these rules they would often be fined a rather large amount, though this fine wouldn't be to much of a big deal for the first time for a big radio station if this happened constantly it may cause problems. Task 7: Like the previous tasks we have to obey the codes of both the 'National Union of Journalists' and the 'OFCOM.' This includes treating others fairly and make sure we make it obvious what is fact and what is opinion.

The Radio 1 Breakfast Show

1. Show Analysed: The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw Music Format of Station: Talk show


Target Audience: Anyone above the age of 18
Age: 18+
Gender(s): Any
Likes (interests):
Dislikes (things not so interested in):
Listening Habits: (when do they listen to the radio): In the morning on the way to work, school or other places

Genres and Styles of Music played: Top 40 playlist


Structure [what did you hear and in what order:]


Did you notice any of the music programming techniques we have looked at?


Who do you feel the target audience is for this show?


What might influence a station to tweak it's playlist?
2. Features listened to:Description: (i.e. interview with....)


Why would the feature be of interest to the target audience:


[please complete for at least 3 features you have heard on the radio show]

3. Suggest 3 feature ideas for a radio Radio Show aimed at the target audience you have analysed.

Ryan case Stinger

http://soundcloud.com/livefromtheblock/ryancstinger/s-Qf6RP

For this task i had to create a radio jingel for the Crawley college radio show "LIVE FROM THE BLOCK"

Music Formatting (Adult)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5cTUIvlx48ya0NsWlhKQnAwaFE/edit

For this task we had to create a PowerPoint on music formatting for an adult aimed radio station. This includes what music is played, what techniques where used and who the target audience are. From this i have learnt more about radio stations and how they work including the methods they use such as 'Hamoking' and the A B C lists.

Music Formating (Teenager)

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5cTUIvlx48ySGJSMzduNkZtZzQ

For this task we had to create a PowerPoint on music formatting for a teenage aimed radio station. This includes what music is played, what techniques where used and who the target audience are. From this i have learnt more about radio stations and how they work including the methods they use such as 'Hamoking' and the A B C lists.

Analysis of radio one station

Name of radio station:

Radio 1

The stations music format:

Music station

Target Audience:

The target age for this radio station is about 16-28, though many people outside of this group listen to it as well.

Genre of music/ Artists:

The genre of music played on this radio station is the Top 40 playlist. There are many artists that cover this, some of them are:

·         “Gangnam Style” by Psy

·         “Madness” by Muse

·         “Skyfall” by Adele

Programmes played:

There are many shows played on radio stations. The ones on radio 1 are as follows:

·         Breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw

·         Official Chart Update

·         Radio 1’s review show

·         Radio 1 request show with Jameela Jamil

Features of the radio shows:

Radio shows are often made up of different segments where the host might interview celebrities or maybe play some sort of game. For example the “Breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw” has shows like

·         Call or Delete (this is often done with celebrities such as Proffessor Green and Jessie Ware.)

·         Nickstape (a mixtape of the hosts favourite music)

Radio job profile poster

 

Our task was to create a poster on a job we were given in the radio industry. We had to explain what skills, experiance and qualifications were needed in order to get the job. Our job was of a reporter working for a radio station.

10 Minute Questions

1) What is "Music Programming?"
Music programming is the planning of what is going to happen on the radio station before it happens, for example planning what artists are going to be played.

2) What is a station "Format?"
A station format is the type of music they play, for example Kerrang! plays Rock and metal music where as Radio One plays top 40 music.

3) Please give an example of two radio stations, the format and examples of two tracks?
 Heart - Hot Adult Contemporary - 'Can you feel it?'  The Jacksons
                                                    - 'It must be love' Madness

XFM - Indie/ Alternative              - 'Something good' Alt-J
                                                    - 'Runaways' Killers

4) What is an "ABC" playlist?"
An "ABC" playlist is when a radio station will set up a number playlists filled with music and mix the different tracks in order to create verity. The "A" list will be filled with the most popular songs at the time, the "B" list will have songs that were popular but are not as well liked anymore and finally the "C" list will have quite old songs or ones that aren't very well known.

5) Explain how the choice of music would affect profits of a commercial radio station?
Each radio station plays a certain genre of music in order to appeal to a certain audience. If a station such as Heart, who play Hot Adult Contemporary, played a heavy metal song like 'Pray for Plagues' by Bring Me the Horizon they would lose most of their listeners as that isn't the type of music they like. This in turn would stop advertisers from paying Heart radio money as there advertisement isn't being heard by anyone and so they aren't earning money. Eventually Heart radio would stop running as they would have no listeners.

6) Explain some techniques in music programming to keep the listener interested?
There are many techniques in music programing that are used to keep the listener interested. One Such technique is called 'Hamoking,' this is when the radio host plays one song that is widely popular from the A list and then a couple that were popular or aren't well known from the B and C list before playing another from the A list.
A good technique that the hosts use is called "Start bright, Finnish strong." This means to start the radio show with an up-beat or popular song to get the listener interested, then when the radio show is coming to an end it is often considered a good idea to play a classic song that everyone knows and loves.

A music format is the type of music a radio plays. The reason a station might choose a certain format is to appeal to a certain audeince, for example teens might listen to moden rock.