Higher Certificate in Radio & Podcasting

Course Type:

Higher Certificate

Duration:

1 year, full time

Campuses:

JHB

Total Tuition Fees 2024

R85 280

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NQF Level 5 | SAQA ID 99532

The AFDA Higher Certificate Course in Radio and Podcasting serves a dual function. First and foremost, it is a one year foundation course designed to offer students access into the first year of undergraduate degree studies at AFDA. In addition, it is an exit level Higher Certificate programme, equipping students with the basic skills to operate a podcast or radio studio, as well as the voice performance skills required for podcast and radio presenting.  This allows students to placed in the entertainment field of Radio and Podcasting.

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The Higher Certificate in Radio & Podcasting focusses on the basic skills to be able to work at a radio station and/or in podcasting recording. The programme will prepare students with the understanding of logistical and technical running of a radio/ podcast production. This includes learning about radio genres, presentation styles, basic station management, studio equipment, field sound recording devices, copyright, legislative frameworks, transmission research and preparation as well as voice performance skills.

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Students will learn about:

  • Radio genres, presentation styles and basic management skills required for a radio station
  • Operating studio equipment and field sound devices
  • Copywright: Understanding it and maintaining it
  • Radio legislative framework: Understanding it and applying it
  • Research and preparation for transmission
  • Preparing for and assisting with a live radio/ podcast transmission
  • Voice performance skills for radio broadcast

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