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Tuning in to the Neo-Avant-garde (2021)
Bringing together an international and diverse group of scholars, Tuning in to the neo-avant-garde offers the first in-depth study of the radio medium's significance as a site of artistic experimentation for the literary neo-avant-garde in the postwar period. Covering radio works from the 1950s until the 2010s, the collection charts how artists across the UK, Europe and North America continued as well as reacted to the legacies of the historical avant-garde and modernism, operating within different national broadcasting contexts, by placing radio in an intermedial dialogue with prose, poetry, theatre, music and film. In doing so, the volume explores a wide variety of acoustic genres - radio play, feature, electroacoustic music, radiophonic poem, radio opera - to show that the medium deserves to occupy a more central place than it currently does in studies of literature, (inter)media(lity) and the (neo-)avant-garde.
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Broadcast journalism : techniques of radio and television news; 8th edition (2022)
Now in its 8th edition, Broadcast Journalism continues to be an essential text on the production of news broadcasting and the practical skills needed. Including not only basic techniques and classic examples for the production of radio and TV news, the book also delves into new technology and the latest case studies. The fundamental skills of interviewing, news writing and production now have to cope with the prevalence of fake news and deep fakes and verifying content in an endless flow of social media. This edition also includes newsgathering with mobile devices, live reporting and using data and graphics.
Media Production: A Practical Guide to Radio, TV and Film; Second edition (2021)
Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Media Production provides a comprehensive introductory guide to radio, television and fi lm production techniques. Using a step-by-step structure that takes students through the production process from conception to delivery, this book explores initial brainstorming through to planning, research, recording and editing. Operational procedures are set out in detail, taking into account the context in which students work and the type of equipment available to them. Clear instructional photographs are provided to illustrate key teaching points. Written by an experienced BBC producer and director, this textbook is ideal for FE Media students as well as those just starting out in the industry. Updated online resources include templates, notes and exercises to help students prepare for their own productions, as well as a glossary of key terms and helpful weblinks.
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Is Public Radio Still Relevant?: A Debate
Public radio emerged in the 1920s to give Americans access to news, commentary, cultural affairs, and other items that commercial radio often ignored. Funded by the government, contributors, and other entities, public radio has long provided listeners with a broad range of programs. But with the rise of satellite radio, on-demand streaming, and millions of podcasts in the 21st century, some critics argue that public radio is no longer essential in the United States and that taxpayers should stop funding it. Defenders disagree, arguing that it continues to provide independent, unique, and valuable content. Is public radio still relevant?
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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
The NFSA tells the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time.
Australian Communications and Media Authority
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is the independent statutory authority tasked with ensuring most elements of Australia's media and communications legislation1, related regulations, and numerous derived standards and codes of practice operate effectively and efficiently, and in the public interest.
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is the national peak body for community radio stations in Australia.
Commercial Radio & Audio
Commercial Radio & Audio Ltd (CRA) is the peak industry body representing the interests of commercial radio broadcasters throughout Australia. CRA pursues a range of issues on behalf of its member stations. CRA staff specialise in areas such as regulatory and legislative matters; industrial relations; human resources; marketing; events management; advertising advice; audience measurement surveys and research; and DAB+ digital radio.