Unit 14

     Codes and Conventions CODES: Speech- This is the way that dialogue is spoken on the show. This can be anything such as the pitch and volume of a voice. Music- This can help to set the mood, tone and setting of the scene. It is essential in radio due to the lack of visual cues for the audience. Sound- Without sound, the listener would only hear silence. This can be useful when used for dramatic effects, but if it goes on for too long the listener will disengage and turn off. Silence- It is mostly used in Dramatisations, but can be used to signify the ending of a scene and as a break in dialogue.

In this blog post, I will be exploring the legal and ethical issues that must be considered when creating a radio program. It is important for me to consider these during my radio production as otherwise my programme may not be considered suitable and of a professional standard.  Legal issues are laws set by the government and are compulsory to be followed. Ethical issues, however, are about the concepts of right and wrong behavior. When it comes to regulating the content of radio programs, the body in charge of this is Ofcom (Office of Communications). It regulates both TV and radio media channels by writing codes that people must adhere to. ( Linked here. ) These are the codes that are on the Ofcom website: During my radio programme, I will have to adhere to each of these codes. For example, one of the codes that I will have to adhere to is 'Protecting the under-eighteens'. My show will cover quite mature content that will not be suitable for younger audiences, as fighting ca