LO3 - Treatment (Attempt/Start/Plan)

Genre of type of program:

The Show will feature comical games and quizzes with interesting facts that also refer to popular news topics.

Section 3

Host: Able to give funny reaction to what happens during the show. Can ask questions clearly.


Other target details:

Appeals to those who enjoy nostalgic features (References to popular 80's and 90's products) with trends (Currently popular subjects).

Peer Assessment

Clarity Of Idea: Limited detail on the whole show. Though details are included as to timing and production.

Audience & Demographic: The audience is clearly specified as to age and interests though there is no inclusion of a demographic figure (for example ABC1)

Client's Attention: To grab the clients attention more details should be included on what the games feature and how the show runs. 

Merit

Self Reflection

I need to clarify what will feature in the show (Which games? What type of quizzes?) and how it will run smoothly through the show. Must add more details about show features and who this show is aimed at and why it would appeal to them. 



Radio Product Treatment to complete and add more detail/information.

Section 1

Name/title of program:

Quizzicle.

The definition of the word quizzical is indicating mild or amused puzzlement, which the show will hopefully create for contestants and listeners through it’s question. The title also works well as it features the word “Quiz”, so newcomers will immediately be able to assume that this audio product is a quiz show.

Length of show (Maximum 60 minutes):

The duration of the show will be 25 minutes, or 30 if necessary to include extra content. This feels like a suitable length of time to host all quizzes and games needed to create an interesting and fun show.

First 5 minutes – Introduction of the host, show and contestants. First mini-quiz.

Next 15 minutes – The main game of the show and mini games/quizzes.

Last 5 minutes – Final quiz. Announcement of winning team.

Genre or type of programme:

Quizzicle is a comedy quiz/game show. The panels will compete in games and quizzes of a comical nature, which will result in comical responses from contestants and the host, creating a fun and humourous show for those taking part and the listening audience.

Brief description/synopsis:

A comedy panel show with games and quizzes played between two teams of three.

Production method:

The production method will be that the show is recorded in advance and edited before it is aired, removing any extra content that causes the show to overrun it planned airing time space.

By not choosing to perform it live also makes it easier for the contestants who won’t be professional podcast performers and might not be aware or radio conventions. It allows for us to avoid dead air, as it can be removed in editing, and avoid any issues with Ofcom by removing any crude content (swearing or slander) that might be said by contestant(s).

Section 2

Time of day:

4:00 pm

I fell this is a suitable time for members or our audience who have finished school/college and want to listen to it. Any possible crude content is removed before being aired so it doesn’t need to be aired after the watershed.

Days of the week:

Thursday

By airing the show on a Thursday it avoids strong competition of other comical podcasts/radio shows, often aired over the weekend. People will want to listen to it after completing a day at school/college so it will be aired on a weekday towards the end of the school week.

Intended age of audience:

The target age-range will be 15 -20 year olds.

The contestants (may) be of this age so they will relate to them as associate with their sense of humour.  The show talks about trending subjects that they will be likely to know or will want to know about.

Other target details:

Quizzicle will appeal to those who enjoy knowing about/mocking current trends along with added nostalgic factors. Quizzicle has no targeted gender as the shows is not aimed towards one specific gender, allowing for a larger target audience. Teams will be made up of boys and girls.

Section 3

Show Presenters/Hosts:

Quizzicle has only one, regular host. Host presents in a comical, friendly and informal style. Host must be able to give comical/witty responses to what happens in the show and be able to ask the questions and give game instruction clearly and understandably.

 There will be a total of six contestants – Different contestants each week, though may have some recurring appearances from some. Contestants preferably aged around 15 – 25 years old. Must have a mix of genders, not just an all male/ all female show.

Possible hosts:

-       Callam Fellows

-       Matt Poole

-       Oliver Hartley

Estimated prices for some resources required

(Some resources already in possession, so estimated price is unnecessary):

Buzzers (For team captains to use if they want to answer question) - £13.00

*Microphone (So all voices are clear and picked up by recorder clearly)  - £40.00

Camera (To recored [visuals] from the games so video can be put on website. Not a requirement.)  - £200.00

*Sound recorders (To record [vocals and SFX] from show for podcast) - £160.00

*MAC Laptop (To play SFX and pieces of audio for quizzes and games) - £400.00

PRF Licence - £300.00

Advert charge costs - £107.00 per episode

To Broadcast - £30 per month

Startup Costs become expensive from the prices of new and best quality equipment, with no sponsors or advertisers yet to help pay for these costs. In the long run, this will be worth it as the money made from the show, advertisers, and sponsors will pay these costs off.

*Subsidised/Provided by Radio Station.

Content of the show:

-Opening Mini-Quiz

-One Main Game

-Mini-Games

-Mini-Quizzes

-Final Quiz

Games and quizzes often relate to popular news stories and trends, along with unusual pieces of information.

Music used:

All songs and music used will be well-recognised/popular for the purpose of quiz questions. No obscure pieces will be played or involved as it makes quizzes and games too challenging. Trending music may be used for news question, along with nostalgic pieces that should also relate to games and questions.

A PRS is required for Quizzicle to air snippets of these pieces of music to supply as answers; if Quizzicle cannot get copyright permission to air certain songs/pieces of music, then an suitable alternative song/pieces of music will be used or the question relating to it will be cut

Reoccurring pieces of music – Such as the ident, jingle and sound effects – are free to avoid paying royalties each time it is used.

 Advertises:

Barnsley College might make a suitable advertises as the shows quizzes relate to an idea of education.