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    Subject: Theory of radio University: Carlos III (Madrid) Degree: Media Studies (bilingual)

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    This document provides an overview of radio programming and formats. It discusses the definition of a format as a set of invariable elements that structure individual programs. There are three levels of formats: station formats, program formats, and program components (genres). Program formats can be "free" or use a repetitive "clock" structure. The document also outlines different genres of radio programming like news, interviews, documentaries, dramas, and reports. It provides details on the aims, content, structure, length, and complexity of production for some common radio genres.

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    APUNTES TALLER DE RADIO A PARTIR DEL 28.02.

    2018

    3. RADIO PROGRAMMING
    Readings: McLeish chapters 6,7,10,13,17,19,20 & 22 / Bonini´s article / Bonet´s chapter

    -What is a format?
    Format  multiple definitions (Henry, Moran…)
    -Means of institutionalizing standardization.
    -Set of invariable elements (in a program) out of which the variable elements of an individual
    (episode/show) are produced.
    -Process of systematization of differences within repetition
    -Producing a format implies creating a template for each programme, setting the boundaries
    of an entire station and programming to fit programmes into regularized patterns of
    scheduling across each day and week  programme formats, station formats and scheduling.
    -Connected, shaped by each other.

    Three level of formats:


    Station formats
    Programme formats
    Programme components (genres)

    Interconnected with concepts of:


    Type of station
    Way of programming scheduling

    1. PROGRAMMES AND FORMATS (clock radio programming)

    PROGRAMME FORMATS: “FREE VS. CLOSED”

    1. The clock format  repetitive structure: the programme “clock”, “pizza” or “wheel”.
    Template; its content will vary from one edition to the next but the structure and style
    will essentially be the same.
    Identity and familiarity
    Structure is built by a running order based on a clock format; fixed points! (formula
    programming)

    2. “FREE” FORMAT (THOUGH SECTIONS) ≠ ANARCHY


    Types of programmes (according to functions, popularity...)

    2. GENRES
    2.1 FACTUAL (dealing with facts)
    News and bulletin
    Interview
    Commentary (crónica)
    Documentary and feature
    2.2 FICTIONAL (dealing with fiction)
    Drama (sketch, short story, serial…)
    2.3 EDITORIAL (dealing with opinion)
    Editorial commentary (comentario editorial)
    Discussion/debate (la tertulia)
    Vox pop (recoge la opinión de la gente)
    What is the aim
    content/structure
    Lenght
    Complexity of production
    Live/recorded

    These elements are variables that can help us defined genres or stablish a certain genre.
    Complexity refers to the number of resources used among other things, to the production
    process.

    o INTERVIEWING

    -Provide, in the interviewee´s own words, facts, reasons (or opinion) on a particular topic so
    that the listener can form a conclusion.
    -The opinions of the interviewer are irrelevant
    -An interview shouldn’t be a confrontation; conversation with an aim
    -Three types: informational, interpretative (interested in the explanation of something, in the
    reasoning behind…) and emotional.

    o DOCUMENTARY – DOCUMENTAL

    -A documentary programme is wholly fact, based on documentary evidence (written records,


    attributable sources, contemporary interviews and the like)
    -Its purpose is essentially to inform, to present a story or situation with a total regard for
    balanced reporting.
    -Facts vs. opinion, fiction
    - Great range of voices, treatment

    o Report (INFORME)

    Piece of information that is supported by firm evidence after thorough investigation.


    -Shorter, simpler.

    o FEATURE – REPORTAJE

    -The feature (story/programme), on the other hand, need not be wholly true in the factual
    sense; it may include poetry, fictional drama to illustrate its theme as well as of course
    informative interviews.
    Facts (fiction) vs. opinion
    -Subject: embraces even the abstract
    .It is a very free form where the emphasis is often on portraying (human qualities,
    atmospheres, mood..) .

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