Radio Programme Writing & Production (CADA3103)
BA. Communication and Development Studies - CDS
Semester: First Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2017
DEPARTMENT: CADS
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
FACULTY OF ARTS
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2017/2018
COURSE LECTURER: Henry Muluh, PhD
DATE: 20
th
February 2018 COURSE CODE: CADA 3103
YEAR: 2017/2018
COURSE
TITLE: Radio Programme writing & Production
TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hrs.
CREDIT VALUE: 6
VENUE: PBC03
TIME: 11.30am
Instruction: Answer three questions. Question One is compulsory. Marks will be awarded for
good English and orderly presentation of material.
QUESTION ONE
Any small radio station is set up to produce and broadcast the best sound quality and to
facilitate division of labour. Explain.
Can you identify and explain the role of five different members of staff of a radio station.
(30mks)
QUESTION TWO
a. Why are radio artistes expected to interpret and not read copy? (l0mks)
b. A radio dramatist has some specific elements that are required for the successful
production of radio theatre. Discuss. (l0mks)
QUESTION THREE
What is a PSA? (5mks)
Using a time signal, propose a PSA that also includes the station ID for the University of
Bamenda radio. (15mks)
QUESTION FOUR
What is a spot? (5mks)
Explain the various stages used by producers of spots to successfully convince the audience
to go out and buy their product. (15mks)
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