Program production

CUAPPM404 Produce programs and program segments

This unit is about producing radio programs and program segments that can be prerecorded, presented live-to-air or re-purposed for online access. You will need to apply knowledge of audience behaviour to generate creative ideas, and produce programs for various broadcast media.

 

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through:

• Assessor observation on the job
• Supervisor reference (if the assessor is not the supervisor)
• Review of your workplace documents (e.g. procedures)
• Interview/assignment based on the requirements below.

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Practical

You will be assessed in the workplace as a safe environment where you need to demonstrate consistent performance of typical activities in creative arts industry environments. You will need access to media production facilities, and video or audio playback equipment for evaluation of recordings.

You need to show that you have:

1. Analysed and used research material to produce programs covering a range of topics
2. Delivered clear briefings to production staff and program guests
3. Overseen pre-production to ensure that:
1. it met technical and creative objectives, and
2. program material complied with broadcasting regulations and production requirements
4. Recorded programs over a period of time that structure content in a way that maintains audience interest
5. Given clear verbal and non-verbal cues during productions
6. Evaluated programs and give feedback to inform future programs.

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Interview/assignment questions

1. Describe technical and creative responsibilities of television and radio producers in relation to program segments and overall program production
2. What are the typical problems and challenges of producing programs and program segments? Briefly describe solutions for each one.
3. Describe audience behaviour patterns for you kinds of productions.
4. What are the main principles for building and maintaining audiences?
5. Outline legislation and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting that must be considered when producing programs.

Note: Your assessor may also ask you a variety of what if questions.

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Detailed requirements

1. Do pre-production

1. Brief personnel on program content and production requirements
2. Collaborate with personnel to determine the best way to address technical aspects of productions
3. Check that research done for programs is reliable and done by agreed deadlines
4. Check that program material complies with relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice
5. Check that program material is prepared in line with target audience needs, production requirements, budget, and timelines
6. Structure programs to build and maintain audience interest
7. Identify and organise appropriate interviewees, contributors and talent for programs
8. Identify back-up items to cover unforeseen shortfalls in program content

 

2. Produce program segments

1. Check that program material for segments is recorded according to running sheets
2. Review the recorded program segments to confirm that they meet production requirements, and re-record as needed
3. Complete documentation related to program segments in line with your organization’s procedures
4. Submit program segments for broadcast to relevant personnel

 

3. Produce programs

1. Check with personnel that production facilities are all operational before recording or going live
2. Give presenters advice, direction and feedback to ensure that the broadcast quality and interaction with interviewees, contributors and talent meets production requirements
3. Cue guests and other content as appropriate
4. Monitor production. Refer technical problems to relevant personnel as they occur so that you minimise disruption to program flow
5. Monitor pace and flow of programs and take action to bring them back on track if necessary
6. Allow time before the end of live broadcasts for presenters to respond to any issues that arise
7. Submit programs for broadcast to relevant personnel

 

4. Contribute to program planning and evaluation

1. Debrief, with relevant personnel, to evaluate how well programs achieved creative and technical goals
2. Identify suggestions for improvement to be incorporated into future programs
3. Generate ideas for programs that represent fresh angles and perspectives on topics likely to engage, entertain and inform audiences
4. Discuss ideas with relevant personnel and ask for approval to follow through into future production

 

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