AFTRS 2009 Radio Students
SHOW RADIO 09:
Is it possible to hold a microphone whilst milking a cow? Radio students from the Australian Film Television and Radio School are about to find out.
As the voices of Show Radio, the official broadcaster of the 2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show, AFTRS Radio students will be put to the ultimate microphone-holding test. They’ll be challenged to keep their grip whilst knee-deep in cattle manure, sky-high on the death defying Kamikaze or fighting for air in the throngs of the Showbag Pavillion.
“We’ve been told to get the story no matter what, but just don’t drop that microphone”, said AFTRS Radio student Christian Hull.
Hull says, “In the past students have strapped microphones to their head, football headgear style, just to capture the moment. This year’s class is prepared to go further if we have to”
Show Radio will provide show and transport information to audiences in every corner of Sydney Olympic Park and Sydney-wide on 107.9FM, from April 9-22.
“We’ll be bringing our listeners all the must-have show information. There is so much to do at the show we just want to make sure they know where to start”, said Hull.
If they can just hold on to their microphones…
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More on what's happening at AFTRS RADIO:
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AFTRS Radio Courses:
Current Short Courses - Sharpen your skills and refine your technique:
- View current Radio Short Courses open for applications
2009 Award Courses
- GRADUATE DIPLOMA : COMMERCIAL RADIO BROADCASTING
A radio career is hard work but great fun! If you want to join the exciting commercial radio sector this course is for you. Our high profile industry-connected staff and guest lecturers will hone your on-air talents and teach you behind-the-scenes skills such as production, copywriting, sales, marketing, programming, music directing and much more. You will discover the secrets to a sustainable career and gain the skills for long term success in this business in a course endorsed and supported by the industry’s peak body, Commercial Radio Australia.
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More on Studying Radio at AFTRS
AFTRS Radio Courses provide professional training for all facets of the radio industry.
Both the theory and practice of broadcasting are investigated through experiential practical learning. Students can expand their specific individual skills from announcing, production, news writing and presentation, interviewing and talkback, copywriting, programming, sales, marketing and promotions to management.
Current radio practice is taught in addition to multi platform delivery and digital radio.
Simulations, broadcasts, station visits, work attachments, industry guest lecturers and instruction by professional radio practitioners prepare students for radio industry careers.