Course lecture notes

Want a refresher?

If you'd like to revise what you learned on our 2-week course. Last year's course material is available here to download, covering 26 topics of lecture notes.

Foundation in Radio course lecture notes

01 Radio as a Medium.pdf
02 Communication Strategy.pdf
03 The Listener.pdf
04 The Ethics of Editing.pdf
05 Digital Editing with Adobe Audition.pdf
06 Microphone Types.pdf
07 Microphone Positioning.pdf
08 Writing for Radio.pdf
09 Idiom Busting.pdf
10 Give It Life.pdf
11 Script Layout.pdf
12 Interviewing.pdf
13 The Vox Pop.pdf

14 Using Portable Equipment.pdf
15 Presentation.pdf
16 News Gathering.pdf
17 News Writing and Editing.pdf
18 Newsroom Layout.pdf
19 Journalistics Codes of Ethics.pdf
20 Features and Packages.pdf
21 Commercials and Short Spots.pdf
22 Music Programming Tips.pdf
23 Creativity in Programming.pdf
24 Optimism and Creativity.pdf
25 Working in Teams.pdf
26 Getting involved in Local Radio.pdf

Further radio studies?

Having completed the two-week course, you may be interested in further study. Have a look at courses offered by Distance Media, Radio Worldwide's online training project in partnership with IBRA.

Setting up your own station?

If you are thinking about setting up an independent radio station, the Community Media Association offers support and advice. It is a good place for media community groups to find resources. A Restricted Service Licence (RSL) will allow you to operate a station for a short period of time. This is how Rothwell Carnival Radio operates. The Ofcom website contains information on obtaining a RSL.