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Bacj 374:Radio Production Question Paper

Bacj 374:Radio Production 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 374
UNIT TITLE : RADIO PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other two questions

Question One

Radio production goes through a three stage production process. Identify the activities that go on through the three stages.

(10 marks)

Identify the five main qualities of a radio producer as you give clear illustrations.

(10 marks)

Briefly discuss the five main considerations when writing for the ear.

(10 marks)

Question Two
In interviewing there are two basic types of interview questions: open ended and closed questions. Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the two and the care the interviewer should take while interviewing. (20 Marks)

Question Three

There are three main types of microphones

Dynamic/moving coil
Ribbon
Condenser/capacitor

Discuss the advantages of each type of microphone and their typical uses. (20 marks)

Question Four
The ICTs especially the social media have impacted radio broadcasting positively and negatively. Discuss. (20 marks)

Question Five
What are the strengths and the weaknesses of radio as a mass medium in Kenya? In your discussion, identify at least five strengths and five weaknesses. (20 marks)






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