Assessment

This assessment requires that you create an original and informative radio show or podcast individually or as a small group. You are required to put your garageband skills to the test to create a cohesive recording in the style of a radio show. You will need to apply many techniques such as:

• Script writing

• Microphone set up/recording

• Balancing and mixing level

• Exporting and creating a final recording

Instructions

In pairs you are to create a 2 min radio show using Garageband

1. Name your radio station

2. Make a 5 second jingle with your radio station name and have it repeat throughout your show.

3. Make an advertisement for an appropriate product. Eg. peanut butter, shampoo, dog food, canteen food…

4. Pick a song to put on your radio station. Ask th teacher how to download your song from YouTube. 

5. Fill out the song analysis table below and then introduce your song. Talk about the concepts of your song. 

You may wish to add extra elements to your radio or podcast like:

• Lucky caller comp. 7th caller gets $100.

• Weather report.

•  News report 

•  Surf report 

• Random fact of the day

When you have completed your recording, you will need to submit as an Mp3 or WAV. file. 

1. Listen carefully: The first step in analysing a song is to listen to it carefully. Pay attention to the melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, and overall mood of the song. Try to identify the different instruments and their roles in the song.

2. Break it down: Once you've listened to the song, break it down into its different parts. For example, identify the verse, chorus, bridge, and any other sections of the song.

3. Identify the key and chords: Try to identify the key of the song and the chords used in each section. This will help you understand the song's structure and how it creates its mood.

4. Analyse the lyrics: Look at the lyrics and try to identify the song's theme or message. Consider the use of metaphor, imagery, and other literary devices in the lyrics.

5. Consider the context: Think about the context in which the song was written and performed. Consider the artist's background and how it may have influenced the song's content and style.

6. Compare and contrast: Compare the song to others in the same genre or by the same artist. Consider how it is similar or different and how this affects your understanding of the song.

7. Practice: Finally, practice analysing songs regularly. The more you do it, the easier it will become, and the more you will be able to appreciate and understand the music you love.