Broadcast Programs Production

Broadcast Journalism · Level 6 · 6 Chapters

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What Broadcast Programs Production covers

Broadcast Programs Production is where Broadcast Journalism Level 6 learners get to the equipment and make radio and television programmes. You first determine broadcast equipment: audio production, its types and scope, mixing audio for radio, and audio and digital recorders. Recording audio programs covers production and recording equipment, sound mixers, speakers and audio editing software. Producing audio programs deals with audio processing, sound effects, mixing transitions and mixing effects. Recording video programs looks at studio acoustics, the sound recording environment, conventions in audio control and recording from different sources. Producing video programs covers video editing, editing software, video effects, storage and back-ups, commercials, production policies and regulations, and the challenges of digitalization. The last outcome is directing: video camera, microphone and lights set-up, and the process and art of directing a video production.

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Careers after Broadcast Programs Production

Programme production skills lead directly into studio and field work. This unit prepares you for audio and video production roles across the broadcast chain.

Radio stations in Nakuru - you record, mix and edit audio programmes, add sound effects and run the studio sound.
Television production houses in Nairobi - you set up cameras, microphones and lights, edit video and prepare commercials for presentation.
Video directing assignments in Mombasa - you direct a video production from set-up through the art of directing, working with a crew.
Post-production editing suites in Thika - you edit video with editing software, apply effects and manage storage and back-ups of footage.
Self-employed audio and video producer in Eldoret - you record and edit programmes for clients, from event videos to radio features, and earn per commission.

The range runs from audio recording to directing, so you can move between technical and creative roles.