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E9_Apply the mechanical, electronic and digital principles of sound capture, amplification and recording for application to different platforms: shows, radio, television, audiovisual and multimedia. Postproduce the audio and add the sound effects of an audiovisual production
E10_Apply processes, methods and techniques to develop creativity and innovation in audiovisual production, multimedia development and video game programming
E13_Apply the principles of visual and sound design for the creation of presentation elements used in sound, audiovisual, television and show products
E18_Analyze the structures, contents and styles of television and radio programming according to the technical characteristics of their realization. Design, produce and make programs for television and radio in the technical part: production room or radio control, respectively
T2_That students have the ability to work as members of an interdisciplinary team either as one more member, or performing management tasks in order to contribute to developing projects with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility, making commitments taking into account the available resources
The course of Radio Drama and Radio Fiction allows the work of techniques and tools in order to propose, design and realize original and innovative radio programs based on the narration of stories and creative fictional content. The theory is applied in the orientation and evaluation of the projects, which are carried out independently by each group of about 5 people.
The course begins, from the first day, with continued work in a fully autonomous creative team within which the script is drawn up, the sound resources are configured and the necessary equipment is prepared to record each group's editing proposal of students, which will remain on the air for an entire year. Each team structures its methodology and schedules and prepares a set of programs that will be broadcast on a real radio channel. The final project is open and accessible to everyone. Collaboration with other subjects and with the university's theater group is proposed.
At the end of the course the student must be able to:
Know how to conceive and plan the production of a new fiction radio space.
Apply fiction scripting techniques to radio.
Experiment with new narratives and expressions with the components of radio language.
Innovate formats and structures of radio narrative programs of theater and fiction.
Create new original, functional and attractive sound resources.
Manage the audio files of a radio program.
The course is based on the philosophy oflearn by doing. Therefore, the autonomous participation and self-learning of the student is encouraged in the creative analysis of radio fiction products and formats so that, together with the guidance of the teacher, the group elaboration of 'an original and own product. The course is presented in three terms, from September to June; in the first quarter the product is designed and the narrative structure is written; the following quarters are used to develop the script, record and post-produce each chapter.
We work as a team from day one, designing and developing a production that will be broadcast on a real radio channel for two academic terms. The groups are autonomous and set their own topic of interest, format, calendar and work methodology, with the teacher's supervision. Periodically, the activities in class allow for a critical and joint review of the projects developed by the groups.
The subject has 2 hours reserved per week for access to studies and work with radio equipment.
The program of this subject is structured in six blocks of content that refer to the different aspects involved in the creation of a fictional radio space.
Contents 1: The characteristics of drama and fiction on the radio |
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Description |
This unit takes into account the characteristics of dramatic and fictional radio formats. Fiction productions are adapted to the distinctive elements and needs of a unisensory medium such as radio. |
Related activities |
1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 |
Content 2: The radio language applied to fiction |
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Description |
They practice the narrative elements and sound resources characteristic of radio language in a context of dramatic narration. The specific techniques of expressiveness for each of the components are worked on. In this content it is practiced:
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Related activities |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
Content 3: The radio script for drama and fiction |
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Description |
This block works on writing techniques for each genre and format of radio fiction. Symbols and narrative conventions are applied to the fiction script. |
Related activities |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 |
Content 4: Formats and genres of radio fiction |
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Description |
Different formats and genres existing and applied in radio drama and fiction are practiced and analyzed. |
Related activities |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 |
Content 5: Direction of actors and programs of radio fiction |
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Description |
The principles and guidelines of directing actors in a radio context are applied and the elements to be taken into account in the direction of a dramatic or radio fiction space are practiced. |
Related activities |
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
Content 6: Realization and postproduction of fiction products |
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Description |
The fictional radio space is materialized and performed in radio studios. We work with specific software to adapt and post-production to broadcast quality standards. Techniques for broadcasting and distributing audio content are applied. |
Related activities |
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
Activity 1: Analysis of a fictional radio product (Contents 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
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General description |
Individual practice to reflect on the components, resources and formats of a specific fictional radio space. |
Support material |
Statement of the activity. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the analysis work. 10% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Know the techniques of narrative expression Identify fictional radio formats Be able to argue an analytical critique of a product |
Activity 2: Design and writing of a Radio Drama project (Contents 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
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General description |
Design and write a project for the promotion or sale of a fiction program. Activity in work groups of 4 or 5 people. |
Support material |
Statement of the activity. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the project file. 10% of the final grade of the internship block. |
Specific objectives |
Identify the programming factors of a radio content Assess the economic and production aspects of a radio program Define the creative elements around the goal of the product |
Activity 3: Radio scripts for Radio Drama (Contents 2, 3, 4 and 5)
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General description |
Write a script for a dramatic or fictional radio program lasting between 15 minutes and 20 minutes. Group activity of 4 or 5 people |
Support material |
Statement of the activity. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the final technical-literary script. 20% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Be able to make and understand a radio script Practice communication between team members in the studio Be able to make a radio product |
Activity 4: Recording and realization of a fictional production (Contents 3, 4, 5 and 6)
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General description |
Transferring a drama or fiction radio script to an actual program edited and ready for broadcast. Group activity of 4 or 5 people. |
Support material |
Statement of the test. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the sound file of the recorded program. 20% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Practice reading and interpreting the radio script for plays Experience acting and directing actors Apply the principles of radio production Perform special effects suitable for radio fiction |
Activity 5: Monitoring and evaluation reports and activities (Contents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
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General description |
Monitor the production and highlight the aspects of innovation, criticism, effectiveness and audience. Propose aspects to improve. Group activity of 4 or 5 people. |
Support material |
Statement of related activities. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the corresponding reports or analyses. 15% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Practice reading and interpreting the radio script for plays Apply the principles of radio production Identify the programming factors of a radio content Assess the economic and production aspects of a radio program Define the creative elements around the goal of the product |
Activity 6: Comment on spatiality and voice in radio drama (Contents 1, 2, 5 and 6) |
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General description |
Individually, analyze and reflect in a short essay on the use, characteristics and recreation of space and voice in a fictional radio product. |
Support material |
Statement of the activity. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the text of the comment. 10% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Apply the principles of radio production Define the creative elements around the goal of the product Experience acting and directing actors Know the techniques of narrative expression |
Activity 7: Final evaluation report (Contents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) |
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General description |
Individually, monitor the production and highlight the aspects of innovation, criticism, effectiveness and audience. Propose aspects to improve. |
Support material |
Statement of the activity. Basic and complementary bibliography. |
Deliverable and links to the evaluation |
Deliver the report document. 10% of the final grade. |
Specific objectives |
Practice reading and interpreting the radio script for plays Apply the principles of radio production Identify the programming factors of a radio content Assess the economic and production aspects of a radio program Define the creative elements around the goal of the product |
The assessment of Radio Drama and Radio Fiction is made up of a group assessment part (65%), where a project is written (10%), the radio scripts of the production are written (20%), the fictional sound production is recorded and performed (20%) and activities are carried out, as well as a final report for its evaluation and follow-up (15%). Individual evaluation activities (35%) are also done throughout the year, such as a comment on the design of the space and the voice in the radio drama (10%), the analysis of a fictional radio product (10%) and a final report evaluating and presenting the knowledge acquired (10%). 5% of the final grade is counted as attendance and participation in the sessions. The subject does not have an exam, per se.
In summary, the evaluation is carried out counting the following elements and works:
In Group (65%)
Design and writing of a Radio Drama project (10%)
Radio scripts for Radio Drama (20%)
Recording and making a fictional production (20%)
Monitoring and assessment reports and activities (15%)
Individual (35%)
Comment on spatiality and voice in radio drama (10%)
Analysis of a fictional radio product (10%)
Final assessment report (10%)
Attendance and participation (5%)
Plagiarism in any activity or work represents an immediate zero in evaluation.
RECOVERY
According to current regulations, only those students who have not reached the 5th of the middle of the course will be able to make the recovery. A proportional test will be performed to recover those unapproved activities.
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