Kieran Bradley is planning a final major project on alcoholism. He will interview an alcoholism recovery support worker in London and record in a quiet room. He will air the production on Two Rivers Radio in York. He has contacted his interview subject but found it difficult to schedule meetings as the topic is sensitive. He will produce a script and release forms. For editing, he will use Adobe Audition and include music by artists who struggled with addiction. Potential issues include equipment availability which he will resolve by booking in advance.

1. FINAL MAJOR PROJECT,
PLANNING
BY KIERAN BRADLEY

2. PLANNING
Location:
When I come to record for my production, I have planned to go down to
London on 26th March, to interview someone that has had problems with
alcohol, and has now recovered and also works as a support worker, helping
young people that are experiencing problems with alcohol. In regards to
location, I will be recording in quiet room, to make sure my quality of sound is
to a high standard. I have also arranged my location for when I have finished
my production, I will be airing my product, on my show, on Two Rivers Radio,
a community radio station in York. Another location that I will use, is the
studio, at college. I will use this to record a person relaying facts about
alcohol.

3. PLANNING
Meetings:
I have had a conversation, with my contact, I also plan to contact him soon, to talk
more about the interview that I will be conducting. In regards to meeting with
contacts and actually finding people, to speak to, I have found that difficult, I have
found that this topic is very sensitive, and that people aren’t as willing and open
about it, as I had imagined. I have struggled to get meetings, but with that being
said, it is looking very promising.

4. PLANNING
Script:
I have produced a number of different radio shows before, and for everyone, I have
produced a script for. I plan to produce a script for this radio show, and also produce
a number of question that I can ask my interviewee. I plan to use Microsoft Word,
when producing my script.
Jingles:
Having done a number of shows for this radio station, I have created my own jingles,
with music. I will be using this throughout my show, I have chosen to use jingles,
because it brings my show to life, in a way. And adds more character to it.
Release Forms:
I will make sure that every person that takes part in my Radio production, completes a
release form.

5. PLANNING
Manage:
When it comes to managing, I have managed with project well, I have had good time
management, for example I have used my free whenever needed to complete work, and
when it comes to contacts I have made sure they understand and know the in’s and
out’s of my project, so they are not mislead, I will also make sure that I mange my time
well for when I go to meet with my contact and I will make sure I approach this in a
professional manner, I will do this by conducting my time correctly and make sure that
I use appropriate language, when speaking to them.

6. PLANNING
Sound/Editing
When I come to edit my interviews, I plan to edit them in a software called,
Adobe Audition. I have chosen this software, because having used it
previously before, I have found that it delivers a high standard quality, when
editing. I also plan to use this software, because I know how to use the tools
on the software. I have decided to use music from artists, that have suffered
with addiction, because I think this will fit in well with the topic that I’m
covering, before I play them on my show, I will edit them down using,
Adobe Audition. I will also be using music that carries a certain mood, for
example, when I’m talking about facts I will use music that will react with
my listeners emotions and makes them think about what I’m saying.

7. RUNNING ORDER
Timing Content
0:30 Jingle
3:58 Play a song
0:30 Jingle
3:25 Play a song
1:30 Introduce to show, and topic
3.00 Play a song
1:10 Tell my audience about facts, on drinking
4:00+ Play my edited and recorded interview
1:10 Talk about events that are York related
6:00+ New music releases

8. RESOURCES
Equipment/ Props Locations needed
The equipment, I will be is a voice
recorder. I will be using this when I
interview people within my target
group. I will also be using a number
of different types of software, I will
be using Adobe Audition to edit my
interviews and also add jingles that
I have made. I will also be creating
a script, containing the different
questions that I will be asking my
interviewees, I have also used
Survey Monkey, to conduct a
survey, intended for my target
audience. I will also be using a
Boom Mic to record.
I will be using the studio, when I
come to conduct my interviews, I
have chosen this location, because I
think it would best suit me for
interviewing. I have also decided to
to an interview, on location. I have
decided to do this because then I
will have a mixture of both location
types, I will be using this location to
record a person, relaying facts
about alcohol, I have another
location for my actual interview. I
will also be doing vox pops on the
street, to see what people have to
say on this issue.

9. CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Potential Issue Solution
A potential issue, could be that the
computer that I plan to edit my audio
on, does not have the software needed
for me to my editing.
A solution to this would be, for me to
make sure that the computer that I plan
to do my editing on has the correct
software needed.
A potential issue, could be that
equipment may not be available for me
to record my radio documentary.
A solution to this would be, for me to
make sure that I book the equipment in
advance, to make sure that I get it on
time.
A potential issue could be, that I lose
my work because I didn’t save
regularly.
A solution to this would be, for me to
save my work regularly. By doing this I
ensure that none of it will get lost. I
would also ensure that I create a
backup for my work.

10. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
eye strain This issue could be avoided by, taking
regular breaks from looking at the
screen.
wrist pains This issue could be avoided by, making
sure that I am positioned correctly and
are comfortable.
Trips and falls This issue could be avoided, by making
sure that there are no leads or other
object that may be a hazard when
walking around the classroom.

11. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Headache This issue could be avoided by, making
sure that I drink plenty of water and take
regular breaks.
Sound levels/ hearing loss This issue could be avoided by, making
sure that I control the sound levels
correctly and make sure that I don’t
have the volume to high when listening
to my audio.
Fatigue This issue could be avoided by, making
sure that I get the correct amount of
sleep and that I eat correctly so I then
don’t start to lose focus.

12. PLANNING
Release Forms

13. PLANNING
• QUESTION FOR MY INTERVIEW:
• WHAT DO YOU THINK THE REASONS ARE FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
BEING SO HIGH IN THE UK?
• DO YOU THINK MEASURES NEED TO BE TAKEN TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION?
• WHEN DID FIRST START TO REALIZE THAT YOU MAY HAVE A DRINKING
PROBLEM?