Our Diploma in Radio Broadcasting (Level 5) is made up of the following modules:
RB5001 Radio Production
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop the technical skills to operate a radio production facility and related radio technologies.
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Operate a radio production suite
- Record and edit for radio
- Mix and edit audio materials for radio and multimedia
- Make vox pop recordings
RB5002 Broadcast Presentation
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop skills for live radio presentation, recording and reading radio and video news and advertising scripts, and performance of live radio crosses, in accordance with standard New Zealand broadcasting practice.
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Read news bulletins for broadcast
- Present voice reports for news stories
- Perform live crosses from locations
- Deliver radio commercials in a range of styles
- Present to camera
RB5003 Live Broadcast
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop skills required to plan, present, and manage the technical requirements for solo and tandem live radio broadcasts.
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Plan, present and manage the technical requirements for live radio broadcasts
- Plan, present and manage tandem broadcasts
RB5004 Multimedia
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop understanding of the implications of new media development for broadcasting, and skills in using various forms of new media as broadcasting tools.
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of new media and how they affect broadcasting
- Use new media for broadcasting
- Take and process digital photographic images for posting on online platforms
- Edit a video for publication on online platforms
RB5005 Writing for Radio
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop skills in writing for the ear, for use in radio broadcasts and multimedia material
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Write news and information copy for radio bulletins
- Write for radio in a variety of styles to suit different programme formats
- Write for use in multimedia applications
- Write short analysis reports
RB5006 Radio Business Practice
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop knowledge and skills in business practice for commercial radio production processes.
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Write and produce radio commercials using multiple techniques
- Design and manage radio station promotions for clients
- Identify and address issues related to broadcasting law, copyright, and ethical practice
RB5007 Professional Studies
Course Type: Core
Description: The aim is to introduce tauira to social, political, economic, cultural, historical, and legal conditions relevant to radio broadcasting and related media.
- On completion of this course tauira will be able to:
- Discuss the sociocultural, political, and economic context for radio broadcasting and related media in New Zealand
- Discuss te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori as related to (a) the tauira as an individual and (b) broadcasting practice in NZ
- Reflect on a personal response to contextual and cultural concepts
- Identify and discuss key legislation, industry bodies and professional ethics that apply to broadcasting in NZ.
RB5008 Radio Station Project
Course Type: Core
Description: Develop tauira’ collaboration, problem-solving, and application of radio broadcasting skills through a tauira radio station group project
- By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
- Discuss collaborative processes and team roles
- Use communication and cultural skills in team building and team sustainability
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of a group project
- Carry out a range of duties required to run a commercial radio station
- Produce and present editorial and advertising content for a commercial radio station
- Evaluate a group project and their own contribution to it
- Identify and address cultural, legal, and ethical issues that may arise in a project
| Course Code | Course Title | Level | Credit | Type | Semester | |
| RB5001 | Radio Production | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | |
| RB5002 | Broadcast Presentation | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | S2 |
| RB5003 | LiveBroadcast | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | S2 |
| RB5004 | Multimedia | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | S2 |
| RB5005 | Writing for Radio | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | S2 |
| RB5006 | Radio Business Practice | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 | S2 |
| RB5007 | Professional Studies | 5 | 15 | Core | S1 only | |
| RB5008 | Radio Station Project | 5 | 15 | Core | S2 only |