Community Radio Training Workshop
Community
Radio Training Workshop
Organised
by Community Radio Forum (CRF)
at Dahanu, Maharashtra
July 1st - 4th 2009
Community Radio Forum-India is a registered association of community
radio broadcasters, researches and advocates in India and its members
have played a significant role in shaping and drafting the new CR
policy currently in place. CRF believes in the power of community
radio, is committed to democratization of India's airwaves and works
to enable community organizations to set up their own Community Radio
Station. The CRF, being a membership based organization, is the only
representative body of CR practitioners in India
CRF is organising a 4 day workshop in July 2009 (1st - 4th)
targeted primarily at communities and groups who have already applied
for a CR license and are in the preparatory phase of setting up a CRS.
However, groups considering setting up a CRS are also welcome.
Aims and Objectives of workshop
1. To demystify technological aspects of CRS
2. To understand the various aspects of content and programming
required to run a CRS
3. To provide hands on training on content development and programming
for a CRS
Critical to the sustainability of community radio is affordable
technology. The 4-day Workshop will discuss various options for studio
as well as transmission equipment, aiming to provide a clear
understanding and demonstration of the equipment required to set up and
run a radio station.
Besides transmission, both hardware as well as software options for
radio programming and sound architecture will be displayed and
discussed.
Additionally, participants will spend time producing short duration
programmes that they will edit, record and play back. Field recording
exercises with recorders will enable participants to gain a sense of
the challenges they face in building content for the CRS.
Location:
Tamarind Tree Farm, Dahanu, Maharashtra.
Draft Agenda
Day 1 :-
INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS
11 am Arrival at Dahanu (Breakfast)
11. 30 am - 12.30 pm Introduction to Training Workshop,
Introduction of Participants, Status of CR in India
12.30pm - 2pm Setting up a Community Radio
Station (Demystification of Technical Requirements, how to set
up a low cost CRS with demonstration of Transmission and Audio
equipment).
2.00 pm - 3 pm Lunch
3.30 pm - 5 pm Introduction to Content and
Programming (What is a good programme, tools/gadgets for
recording, styles, etc. Session to include playing back of an assorted
range of programmes (interviews, chat shows, both Indian and
international).
5 pm Tea
6 pm - 7 pm Open session (theme to be decided on request -
application procedures, policy, support needed)
8 pm Dinner
Day 2 :- TECHNICAL AND
CONTENT SESSIONS
8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am Electronics for Beginners (A session that
simplifies and explains concepts of electricity, frequency, alternating
and direct current, the workings of a transmitter and antenna. How a CR
station works)
11 am Content and Programming Make your own
programme (participants to be given themes and divided into
smaller groups for recording and field interviews)
1 pm Return for lunch
2 pm Recording and field work continues
5 pm Tea
6 pm - 7 pm Free software options for audio editing and archiving
8 pm Dinner
Day 3 :- TECHNICAL AND
CONTENT SESSION
8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am Editing (of field recordings and programmes) on Audacity/other
software
1 pm Lunch
2 pm - 5 pm Review of programmes made. Airing of programmes Feedback on
technical and content issues.
5.30 pm Tea
6.30 pm Open Session
Day 4 :- CONCLUSION
8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am Lectures on Music Copyright issues?? (to be decided)
11 pm Lecture on Sustainability of CR (Advertisement issues)
1 pm Lunch and Wrap up of previous three days The Way forward
3 pm Departure
Logistics
Dahanu is located 120 kms north of Mumbai. It is best accessible from
Mumbai for groups coming from the South, Central, Eastern parts of
India. It takes approximately 3 hours from Mumbai to Dahanu. There are
several trains heading to Gujarat that stop at Dahanu. There are also
shuttles from Virar(Mumbai) to Dahanu. A list of trains will be sent to
you on confirmation of participation.
For groups coming from areas like Gujarat or Rajashtan, you can take
trains that stop at Vapi, Gujarat and then get a connection from Vapi
to Dahanu. It takes an hour from Vapi to Dahanu.
From Dahanu station, the workshop is at a distance of 6 kms at Sogve
village. Details on how to get here from Dahanu stations will be sent a
few days prior to the workshop.
Contribution
The workshop is not being supported by any agency. Each participant
will have to contribute a total of Rs. 4000 for the entire four day
programme, which includes food, accommodation and other programme
overheads.
Note:- Since
the workshop is during the southwest monsoons and on a
farm, please carry an umbrella, torch and suitable footwear.
For more contact: Stalin - stalink123@gmail.com
and Michelle (+91-9860030888) - michelle@tamarindtree.org
