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Fast-track your career in radio and podcasting
This is a hands-on, dynamic program for emerging broadcasters, podcasters and radio producers. Audio storytelling is booming, but not all podcasts and broadcasts were created equal. Through specialised training and collaboration, in class and during live broadcasts, you will learn at an advanced level that the cornerstones of good content are communication, storytelling and knowing your audience.
The Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting will take your career to the next level by preparing you for future roles in radio, podcasting and multi-platform broadcasting. You will learn by doing; working in a stimulating, supportive environment, you will engage in challenges to grow your craft, collaboration and creative skills.
AFTRS also offers a part-time stream, delivered fully online with optional on-campus broadcasts, over two years, so you can work full-time while you study, from any part of Australia.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: |
A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting (full-time); you will be prompted to apply for them following your submission –
- ABC Selwyn Speight Excellence Radio Scholarship
- Pariya Taherzadeh Radio & Podcasting Scholarship
- Glenn Daniel Smooth FM Scholarship
- CRA Podcast Scholarship
- Equity Scholarships
- First Nations Scholarships
Create compelling content for radio and digital platforms
Discover how to deliver innovative content, fast-tracking your radio and podcasting career in AFTRS’ state-of-the-art digital studios.
Build key industry contacts
You will build key contacts as you work alongside industry professionals and emerge with highly sought-after broadcasting and podcasting skills.
Shape the Australian radio and podcast industry
This program produces creative radio and podcast professionals capable of shaping the future of the Australian radio and podcast industry.
Is the Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting: Full-Time right for you?
During the program, you will have the opportunity to collaborate to produce up to four major live broadcasts. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of formats. You’ll develop advanced craft practices in announcing, audio production, program producing, writing, news, voiceover, music directing, online and digital content, podcasting, marketing and integration. All students will be offered a professional placement in their final semester.
Your learning will also extend beyond the school environment. Professionals from all radio sectors take part in program instruction, passing on their knowledge and experience.
This program will teach you how to achieve the best possible standards in broadcast and podcasting and develop your confidence in your own creative ability.
Career opportunities
AFTRS’ Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting is designed specifically to meet the needs of the Australian radio and podcast industry and is firmly based in practical craft development. The program is structured around analysis of broadcast, podcast, online and multi-platform theory. You will learn about current practices and future trends in radio and podcasting.
Potential careers:
- Audio Producer
- Radio and Podcast Announcer
- Podcast Producer
- Radio Producer
- Digital Content Producer
- Music Director
- Panel Operator
- News Presenter
- Feature Maker
- Copywriter
Meet Your Lecturers
Natalie Pozdeev
Natalie Pozdeev is a media education specialist, with expertise in practice-based radio, journalism and digital content training. As Program Convenor…
Andrea Ho
Andrea Ho is a media professional and an experienced leader, broadcaster and content maker. Andrea started her broadcasting career in…
What you will learn
The focus of this program is to prepare radio professionals for their future roles in the radio, podcast and multiplatform broadcasting industries. This program is firmly based in practical craft development, balanced with theoretical frameworks that equip students to think critically and evaluate complex problems in order to reach radio and podcast audiences. Students will gain core knowledge and skills in collaboration, content development processes, including Indigenous culture and protocols, and existing, new and emerging broadcast platforms.
RADIO AND MULTIPLATFORM BROADCASTING INDUSTRIES
Research analyse and evaluate radio, podcast and multi-platform audio industries, locally national and international
HIGH QUALITY LIVE CONTENT
Apply advanced technical and creative skills in radio and podcasting to produce compelling, high-quality live and pre-recorded content for broadcast and online
PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Initiate and implement programming and management strategies to create innovative multimedia broadcasts for multiplatform delivery
CURRENT INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND STANDARDS
Work effectively, positively and collaboratively in line with current industry practices and standards
DISCLAIMER: Changes in circumstances may impact upon the accuracy or currency of information. While AFTRS takes all due care to ensure that the information is accurate, it reserves the right to vary any information described here without notice.
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