Synopsis

A practical guide for creation, teaching learners to obtain script texts from the website of the radio drama, and complete the performance of the radio drama by imitating the author’s expression styles and rhythm control.

Introduction

Have you ever wanted to stand in front of the microphone and boldly release your voice? Do you look forward to having a completely original radio drama work of your own in just 20 minutes?

Don’t hesitate!

This Open Toolkit OER will accompany you throughout the process, unlocking every step of the creation of radio drama: from easily obtaining high-quality script texts, to precisely controlling the rhythm of character lines, and then personally recording, and finally generating your own audio files. Every step is clear and easy to understand and practice. Even if you’re picking up a ‘microphone’ for the first time, you can easily get started!

Now, let’s take action together, transforming the inspiration hidden in your hearts into vivid stories that can be heard!

Suitable for the following groups of people

Longing to express one’s own voice

Be able to operate a mobile phone or computer simply

Primary and secondary school students who love art creation

The equipment and conditions to be prepared

A mobile phone or computer with a voice recording function

A good network and a relatively quiet environment

Creative process

Step 1: Choose the radio drama that interests you (3 minutes)

https://storylineonline.net/

Copy this link using your browser and open the StorylineOnline website

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Choose your favourite works by the cover and theme, and you can also play a clip to confirm your choice

Step 2: Obtain the script texts of the radio drama (2 minutes)

https://downsub.com/

Copy the link to the browser and open the website

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Return to the Storyline Online website and copy the URL of the work that you chose

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Paste the URL into the search box on the Downsub website and click the ‘DOWNLOAD’ button

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Download subtitles in TXT format

Step 3: Practice your radio drama (5 minutes)

Pick the paragraphs you want to read, no more than five minutes in length, comprising fewer than 500 words

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Study by referring to the original video. You can watch the video you have chosen once again and listen to the author’s performances. For example, in the text, mark where to pause and where to adjust the volume, etc.

Step 4: Create your radio drama (8 minutes)

Open the audio recorder software, and record your voice (If conditions permit, you can also wear headphones and record along with the demonstration in the video. It might lead to a better performance in the radio drama.)

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Save your own works and post them on Instagram, TikTok or send them to your friends to seek opinions, then get the feedback about your work

Voice is the most vivid medium for storytelling

Every child has a unique talent for expression

Now, pick up the microphone and bring the text to life with your tone, rhythm, and emotions

Create your own radio drama, share it on social media, or team up with your friends to perform

Let more people hear your creativity and voice

Express yourself boldly and create bravely

Your radio drama story deserves to be heard by the whole world

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