MCM 208: Radio/TV Programme Writing and

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will

1. explain radio/TV programme writing and production;
2. list radio/TV programmes;
3. outline elements and activities of the writing process for radio/TV;
4. analyse radio/television writing process;
5. analyse and evaluate radio/television scripts;
6. evaluate production of talks, interviews, discussion and magazine programmes; and

• write/produce radio/television programmes talks, spot announcements, eye-witness accounts and magazines programme scripts.

Contents

Examination of the elements and activities of the writing process with special attention to the nature of radio/TV and its audience; focus on the writing of talks, spot announcements, eye- witness accounts and magazines. Students will do comprehensive analysis of the writing process as it pertains to television; analysis and evaluation of television scripts, and production of talks, interviews, discussion and magazine programmes. They are expected to do intense writing exercises.