Codes and conventions of radio
- 1. CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF RADIO BY SYEDA TAHSIN
- 3. Speech - This is the way in which the words are SPOKEN, which can be anything from the pitch and volume of a voice to the accent. Music – This can help in setting the mood, tone and setting of a scene. With radio this becomes more essential due to the lack of visual cues for the audience. Sound – With no sound, the listener only hears silence. Which is useful for dramatic effect if used well. But if it goes on for too long then the listener will simply switch off. Silence - This is used to mark the ending of a scene and as a break in all the dialogue. As with having no sound, a listener may only be able to listen to so much constant dialogue before switching off.
- 5. Aural Signposting – This is where the setting of the scene is established through audio cues (accents, vehicle sounds, background noises) in place of visual (and sometimes literal) signposts. Cliffhanger Endings – Used in both audio and visual dramas as a way of keeping the interest of the listener. By not giving them everything, the writer keeps them interested while allowing the listener to have their own experience. Narration & Direct Speech – With no visual, the audience is effectively blind. A narrator, breaking the “Fourth Wall” and talking directly to the listener, is the guide. They can quickly receive and pass on any vital information that would otherwise slow down the pace of the story. Titles & Credits – This includes the names of cast and people part of production. The credits will include those that are not seen or heard but is a character or person involved. For example, The series Charmed began by crediting every regular cast member even if they did not appear in the episode
- 6. Aural Signposting – This is where the setting of the scene is established through audio cues (accents, vehicle sounds, background noises) in place of visual (and sometimes literal) signposts. Cliffhanger Endings – Used in both audio and visual dramas as a way of keeping the interest of the listener. By not giving them everything, the writer keeps them interested while allowing the listener to have their own experience. Narration & Direct Speech – With no visual, the audience is effectively blind. A narrator, breaking the “Fourth Wall” and talking directly to the listener, is the guide. They can quickly receive and pass on any vital information that would otherwise slow down the pace of the story. Titles & Credits – This includes the names of cast and people part of production. The credits will include those that are not seen or heard but is a character or person involved. For example, The series Charmed began by crediting every regular cast member even if they did not appear in the episode