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BCLC Radio
BCLC radio club will resume this September:
...and we are looking for secondary pupils of all ages to take part. The club will carry a membership fee designed to cover consumable materials such as CDs, Minidisks and general running costs. However, the fee will be minimal. There will be plenty to do: primarily there will be lots of jingles and station idents to create as well as working in teams. Once that is done the club will focus on programme making.
The club will teach a range of radio production skills which will enable members to gather a portfolio of their work. This portfolio can then be submitted to gain a recognised qualification in radio production*. It has not been confirmed whether the qualification will be accredited by NCFE or OCN.
Application forms for BCLC Radio will be available to download from the download section shortly.
*There may be an additional cost for those interested in taking this qualification.
Further Info...
Initially BCLC Radio will transmit over the internet at lunchtimes and after school. The majority of programming will be pre-recorded until members become brave enough to broadcast live. BCLC will also enable learners studying media subjects to further their skills outside of the classroom environment.
Calling all 6th Formers
At this stage it is important that we establish a core group of enthusiastic 6th form volunteers to run the project. This will only involve a couple of hours commitment per week and will involve:
- Managing teams (of all secondary ages) in charge of programming shows
- Promotion within their schools
- Reviewing new music
- Compiling playlists and charts and
- A news team to compile news bulletins, incluing reporting on the week’s events within the schools and the borough.
This is a great opportunity to really get into the world of radio broadcasting and production. It is also perfect for people that are good at managing projects, people and time and wish to develop skills valuable in any workplace or university.
BCLC Radio will meet at the CLCs on Thursday from 16.00 - 18:00
For more details email Charlie at the CLC or call on 020 8568 7006