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Radio Training Courses

This page contains information on Radio and TV training courses in the UK

 

Radio and TV Presenter Training

  • London Academy of Media, Film and TV - Evening and week-long courses providing practical training for all aspects of broadcasting, television and production. Based in Lancing St, London NW1. Call 0871 566 1631.

  • Lambeth College Radio Courses - Runs three Radio courses. Radio for Beginners (10-week evening class starting in September, January and April each year) provides an introduction to the radio industry and to producing a short programme. The NCFE Extended Diploma and Edexcel National Award (both one year, full-time) both provide more in-depth knowledge and practical skills in radio production. Some of the practical work is linked to Vox Radio, the Lambeth College student radio station. Call 0207 501 5000.

  • Point Blank London - Radio Production Course - The course features practical training in production, presentation and digital editing plus expert advice on how to find work in the industry. Guest lectures are delivered by presenters from BBC Radio One, Capital Radio, Kiss FM and Choice FM. Students have the opportunity to broadcast live via the Point Blank Internet radio station.

  • Introduction to Radio - Two weekend radio courses in Southend-on-Sea, priced £60 for three weeks.

  • TheRadioSchool.com - Based in Kent, offers one-to-one radio presentation training

  • MediaFly - Academy and masterclass radio training courses held around the country at venues including Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol

  • Travel News Presenting - Travel News Direct's training sessions are run by experienced travel news presenter Andy McColl, and can help with basic presentation skills, through to complex travel news reporting. The one-to-one training sessions are flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs.

  • Radio Surgery - Presenter training in Lancashire.

 

Radio Broadcasting Course (Southend-on-Sea, Essex)

South-East Essex College in Southend-on-Sea runs two weekend radio courses.

The first course, called 'Introduction to Radio', runs for three weeks on a Saturday mornings (10am to 1pm). It provides an overview of the radio industry, details of how a radio station works, and insider information on UK broadcasting. The college has its own radio studio, and you get to spend some hands-on time learning how to work the equipment, under the guidance of the course lecturer. The three week course is £60.

A 'Radio Broadcasting Level 2' course is also offered, looking at show preparation, interviewing technique, digital editing and scriptwriting.

For more details on what "Introduction to Radio" offers, see the course details page. To book a place, go to the Course sign-up page, or call South-East Essex College on 01702 220400.

South East Essex College's studio
A student in South East Essex College's Radio Studio



TV Training Courses

  • Aspire run courses and training for TV presenters at 3 Mills Studios in London.
  • The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire run an "MA in Producing and Directing Entertainment Television Entertainment", starting in January each year.
  • Pukka Presenting - TV presenter training from industry professional Kathryn Wolfe
  • Retail Therapy TV - Presenter and media training, run monthly at a TV studio close to Heathrow Airport
  • TV Training Academy - Based in Henley-on-Thames, they offer one-to-one tuition, plus 1 and 2 day courses in London and on location
  • TV Presenter Course - Monthly courses run in Manchester
  • Screenhouse Training - One day courses in Leeds on Single Camera Directing, Production Co-ordination, Factual TV Research and How to Get Ideas Commissioned.
  • Telly Faces - Want to get your face on the box? This company can help prepare a demo tape and get you started
  • Creation Video - TV presenter training based in Ealing College, with former Sky News presenter Michael Watkins and Sally Gray MBE


Journalist Training Courses

  • The National Broadcasting School - runs 11 week courses teaching the skills needed to work in broadcast journalism.
    National Broadcasting School, Innovation Centre, University of Sussex, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9SB
    Telephone 0845 644 3693 Web: www.nationalbroadcastingschool.com


Other courses and training

  • Midi School - DJ , Music Technology and Sound Engineering courses in Manchester
  • The Music Mill - Devon-based facility that provides courses in radio presentation and recording studio operation.
  • APE Media - Radio production and DJ courses in London
  • Voiceover courses - Sessions for those looking to make it as a voiceover and to prepare demo tapes
  • University College Falmouth offers both TV Production and FdA Radio Production courses.
  • Radio Sketch Show Workshop - Performance / writing class with Chris Head, based in Clerkenwell, London
  • SSR - Courses in Audio Engineering, as well as TV, Film and Audio Post Production, in Manchester.

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