IIJNM is pleased to announce that we've expanded the curriculum to include Radio Journalism in the academic year 2005-2006.

It's a new dawn for the old medium. Video, as the old song goes, might have killed the radio star, but the air waves are back in fashion-clearer and louder.
Welcome to the exciting, entertaining, and informative world of Radio Journalism. Through this program you will discover the magic of the medium-and its endless possibilities given the convergence of various technologies.

You will master the art of reporting and writing for radio-writing for the ear and writing to sound. You will learn the basic radio production skills, report and record events as they happen, moderate discussions, interview people and produce programs. You will also be exposed to the nuances of sound and to the aesthetics of mixing and editing.

Students of Radio Journalism will also be involved in regular course work as reporters, editors, writers and producers, using sophisticated equipment and editing software. The comprehensive program will help you explore the world of longer-format programs like documentaries and features. It will also offer some exposure in using voice effectively-as a news reader or even, as a program presenter.

The program will also incorporate the following core courses and electives.

Reporting and Writing for Radio - This course is an additional requirement only for those concentrating in Radio. Students learn reporting and writing for radio by initially adapting reporting assignments in the IJ 2001 course. They also learn the important aspects of reporting and writing for radio like conciseness, writing for the ear and writing to sound. They learn not only to write radio news bulletins and send despatches from the field, but also to work on longer-format programs that might include features, documentaries, discussions, interviews and magazine.

Tools of Radio Journalism - An additional requirement only for those concentrating in Radio, this course introduces students to the basic techniques of radio production. They learn the basics of sound and sound effects; recording and microphone techniques; and digital audio mixing and editing aesthetics. It is offered during the first semester and is conducted in conjunction with Reporting and Writing for Radio.

Advanced Radio Studies - Students explore the world of sound-rich documentaries. They also learn to use voice effectively and to host radio programs-reading news bulletins, moderating discussions or interviewing. They learn advanced interviewing and presentation techniques. They are also exposed to the world of descriptive writing and narrative structure.

Radio News Bulletin and Documentary - Students produce stories for radio news bulletins. They research, interview, record and produce bulletins to a deadline, individually and in teams. They also work in teams on longer programs like documentaries and features, with an emphasis on research and investigation tuned to the medium. All students with concentration in Radio are required to take this course.

Radio Hosting and Presentation - Students learn to use voice and sound effectively. They learn to anchor programs, read news bulletins, moderate discussions and present features. They also learn to do voice-overs and narratives and are exposed to the use of multiple voices and ambient, natural and documentary sound.