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:
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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:
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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
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Rev. 1/10/94