I haven’t got any experience in radio. Will the courses be suitable for me?
Almost certainly! Everybody has to start somewhere, and the aim is to build your skills by working your way through a selection of modules. Details of the time requirements for each cours/module will be posted here soon.
Who teaches on the courses?
All the tutors on the Phonic FM courses are broadcast professionals. Most of them have recognised teaching qualifications. All of them have been CRB checked.
Will I be able to go on air?
The aim on each of the courses is to enable everybody to finish the course with a piece of work that they can take away, and can use them to build up a portfolio of skills and ‘masterpieces’. Ninety-nine per cent of what is produced will be broadcast on Phonic FM.
What if I make mistakes?
Everybody on radio has made mistakes! If they tell you otherwise they’re lying. The sessions are conducted so the work is usually on a one-on-one basis with a friendly and sympathetic tutor (who may even admit some on air mistakes of their own!).
How much will it cost?
It’s difficult to say until we know something about your personal circumstances. You might be eligible for some sort of grant aid or funding, but everybody’s case is dealt with on an individual basis before the courses start.
None of these answer ‘my’ questions.
Then e-mail skills@phonic.fm explaining what you want to know and somebody will get back to you with an answer.If you want to register an interest please e-mail skills@phonic.fm leaving your name, a contact e-mail and/or a telephone number.