Year 9 Media Students Live on Air

On Friday 13 June, the Year 9 Media classes from Melton and Cobblebank campuses visited SYN FM, a community youth radio network based at RMIT University.

Our media students took part in a workshop where they learned about radio broadcasting, including ethics and laws, and the technology of radio studios.

Students wrote their own segments and experienced the thrill of live broadcasting with support from SYN FM volunteer sound producers.

“The excursion to SYN FM was a fun experience. It was interesting to learn about how they make and perform radio shows, and what they can and cannot do or say on these shows.

“Both classes were given the opportunity to broadcast live on air. We picked the topics of discussion and the music played. I would gladly accept the chance to do this experience again, and I hope that everyone else will too. It was a great learning opportunity, and a great way to explore your skills and maybe even get some new ones!” Xavier, Year 9 Media student, Cobblebank Campus

“Visiting RMIT University for our Year 9 Media excursion was a fun and informative experience. We had a great time learning about how radio works and coming up with topics for our test run. After all the preparation, we went on air! This was nerve-racking, but I was excited about it. It was so fun and engaging despite the nerves.” Lily, Year 9 Media student, Melton Campus

It was terrific to see our learners push past the initial nerves to perform so well on live radio. Their broadcasts were engaging and informative, demonstrating they could produce entertaining and ethical content.

Mollie Daphne and Brendan Walker

Year 9 Media Studies Teachers