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Degree Programs - Coursework
  Commercial
Radio
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Students receive one year of intensive
tuition in all aspects of commercial radio operations,
with practical training in announcing, news
presentation and production. Other areas covered
include voice training, copywriting, news writing,
sales and marketing, promotions, music and programming,
radio station management and computing skills.
There is a strong focus on digital audio processing
and control systems, using extensive computing
facilities in studios and production areas.
An industry placement program places students
into regional commercial radio stations for several
weeks during the course. This placement is designed
to allow participants to experience first-hand
the environment and operating style of commercial
radio, gain feedback on their skills and to make
personal contacts within the industry.
Applicants are expected to have satisfactorily
completed an approved undergraduate degree program.
Special entry is available to applicants who have
not completed an undergraduate degree but have
substantial experience in radio or related media
industries. Undergraduate students pursuing degrees
in Media may
study radio within the media major. |
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Career Opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Arts in
Commercial Radio has been operating successfully
since 1989, with more than 85% of graduates securing
positions in Commercial Radio stations across
Australia as announcers, journalists, creative
writers, promotion assistants and sales executives.
The Graduate Diploma of Arts
in Commercial Radio has the full support of the
professional industry association, Commercial
Radio Australia (CRA), and the industry is actively
involved in lectures, seminars and workshops.
Every assistance is provided to place graduates
in the workforce. However, no guarantees of employment
can be given, but the skills gained and the contacts
made during the course should place participants
in an excellent position to secure employment
in the Commercial Radio industry. CRA offers
every possible assistance with placement to graduates. |
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