REC 103 30 Second Radio Spot

Goal:

Get familiar with basic recording equipment and software. Follow specifications.

Work by yourself to produce a 30-second radio commercial for a product or service. No groups. This may be an actual product (automobile, rock concert, insurance company) or a fictional one you made up yourself. Any recording platform may be used, but the final product must be a .wav or .mp3 digital file. All other file submission types will receive a 0.

Your spot must meet the following criteria:

1. The content must be inoffensive (PG-13 as opposed to NC-17!). Have fun, but try not to be rude or demeaning. Stay away from topics related to drugs (weed, being high or on drugs included!), alcohol, strip-clubs, other sexual topics, and political topics. Any commercials made around these topics will receive a 0. We are making commercials for audio experience, not to start a debate.
2. You must have a speaking part in the spot; you may recruit other members of the class if necessary.
3. You must use music in the spot. It is not necessary to have music throughout the entire ad, but there must be music somewhere during the spot.
4. You must use sound effects. Again, they need not be wall-to-wall, but there must be appropriate sound effects in the spot.
5. The spot cannot exceed 30 seconds – 29.5 seconds is even better! Going over 30 seconds will cost you 5 points. So be sure to check the file properties before you send it!

Submit your finished project in Canvas as an .mp3 or .wav file. Name the file yourCommericalName + _yourLastName.

Your phone comes equipped with a great microphone if you do not have one. There will also be one provided in class on days that will be announced in class.

Have fun!!