Higher Certificate in Radio & Podcasting
1-year full-time | NQF Level 5 | SAQA ID 99532
Overview
The Higher Certificates (HC) courses at AFDA are 1-year NQF level 5 programmes designed to lay a foundation of basic skills and learning to enter the creative economy at an assistant level, as well as enable further access to degree level education for first year in the BA or BCom degrees at AFDA. In addition to gaining insight into sectors of the creative economy, a Higher Certificate at AFDA will develop your capacity for learning through collaboration and an intrinsic practical understanding of disciplines and career possibilities in media and entertainment.
The Higher Certificate in Radio & Podcasting focusses on the basic skills to be able to work at a radio station and/or in podcasting recording. The programme will prepare students with the understanding of logistical and technical running of a radio/ podcast production. This includes learning about radio genres, presentation styles, basic station management, studio equipment, field sound recording devices, copyright, legislative frameworks, transmission research and preparation as well as voice performance skills.
Contact the Johannesburg campus about visiting the campus for a consultation, attending an Open Day or for more information about the Higher Certificate Programmes.
Outcomes
Students will learn about:
- Radio genres, presentation styles and basic management skills required for a radio station
- Operating studio equipment and field sound devices
- Copywright: Understanding it and maintaining it
- Radio legislative framework: Understanding it and applying it
- Research and preparation for transmission
- Preparing for and assisting with a live radio/ podcast transmission
- Voice performance skills for radio broadcast
Requirements
ENTRY INTO THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE:
- National Senior Certificate (South African Grade 12 / Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate
- Should you not have the above, you may be able to qualify to complete and pass the AFDA Entrance Exam. The AFDA Entrance Exam is a selection process approved by AFDA Senate for degree access. To give a candidate alternative access to degree, s/he can sit for the Entrance Exam and there must be record of it, the recommendation on the individual student from the registered psychometrist must be signed off by Senate or its subcommittee, as per AFDA Entrance Exam policy (in accordance with Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997) Amendment No 1317 in Government Gazette of 5 Dec 2008 number 31674 clause 31). Such access will apply only to AFDA’s programmes, its entrance exam is not valid to another university, and vice versa. Read more here (Entry Requirements) or contact your nearest AFDA campus to find out more.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please go to: Entry Requirements or contact the International Marketing Office: +27 21 448 7600 / international@afda.co.za
Study this course at these campuses
Johannesburg
Course type
Higher Certificates
Duration
1 year, Full time
2020 FEES request information apply nowTHE GOAL
To graduate with an accredited and registered degree or higher certificate
To be part of an internationally recognized education institution
To be empowered with competitive, professional and innovative skills
To become part of a network of highly talented artists, entrepreneurs & practitioners
To contribute to nation-building by growing the creative economy
