Chabot College Course Outline for Speech 40 RADIO THEATER (See also Mass Communications 40) January, 1994 Removed Fall 2006 Catalog Description: 40 - Radio Theater 3 units Performance and production techniques of Radio Theater. Emphasis on vocal characterization, microphone techniques and script adaptation. Includes results in a total theater production to be broadcast locally. 3 hours. Expected Outcomes for Students: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. perfect their skills in Radio Theater; 2. learn performance and technical aspects of theater production, including: a. vocal techniques and characterization b. microphone techniques c. script adaptation d. sound effects and other aspects of radio production, including scoring; 3. prepare original material for radio production. Course Content: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Multiple voice presentation of prepared script Beginning vocal characterization to prepare student for Radio Theater Microphone techniques Adaptation of literature to multiple voice presentation Instruction in basic vocal techniques Studio techniques, including sound effects Preparation of at least one script (from an already published piece of literature) for a radio broadcast 8. Group preparation of original scripts for Radio Theater (10-12 minute skits) 9. Final project either as performers, directors, special effects person, etc. 10. Preparation of commercials Methods of Presentation: In-class lecture/discussion: 1. Selection of material 2. Script adaptation 3. Script Editing 4. Writing for Radio 5. Vocal characterization 6. Types of microphones 7. Studio control room communication 8. Sound effects and their use 9. Multi-voice commercials Laboratory work: 1. Placement of microphones/correct microphone techniques 2. Console input facilities 3. Records, tape, tape recording and editing 4. Creating sound effects in the studio 5. Sound effects, records and music 6. Final production Chabot College Course Outline for Speech 40, Page 2 January 1994 Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Scripts written by students Scripts edited by students Student productions (i.e. sound-effects, microphone techniques) Final exam Final project Textbook(s) (Typical): None Special Student Materials: None gmc a:wpfiles\coursoutsp/mc40 Rev. 1/10/94