DM Writing for Media (Radio & TV)

Writing principles for Radio and TV scripts.

Welcome to the DM Writing for Media course! Here follows a brief presentation of this course.

Major areas covered:

• Why use a manuscript
• How to create interest for the programme (opening, keeping the listener hooked on, signposts, closing)
• How to create images using words & sounds
• Formats and mechanics of script writing
• Right language according to programme format and target audience
• Transitions, links, continuity

At the end of the course the student will be able:

• to write a radio or TV script appropriate to the audience
• to write a radio or TV programme using accurate, clear and engaging language
• to research the subject appropriate to the medium and target audience
• to write with descriptive picture language
• to write exactly to fit in the time scale given
• to write links for different elements in one programme, in order to have a good flow

• Teacher: Christopher Singh