All Ireland Radio Takeover
Well this is new and fancy isn't it. Want to know more?
We touched on this at our EGM in week one and now we are here to fill you in some more. On March 2nd DCUfm will host the first ALL IRELAND STUDENT RADIO TAKEOVER. The idea is simple, loads of college radio stations from around the country come to DCU and together broadcast an uber schedule of student music, discussion, news and ultimate craic! A handful of student radio stations are on board already and this is going to be a great event.
All participants will be broken up into teams with at least a member from each student radio station on each team and given a time to broadcast. The teams will plan their show and broadcast together from the DCUfm studio situated in the Hub. Along with the stream being available on our iPhone App and on dcufm.com , the plan is for all the other stations to relay the stream on their platforms.
This gives student radio in Ireland one of the biggest potential audiences EVER. Its going to be a great event and we hope to get loads of exposure. If you have any ideas or can help us out with this one email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with AISRTO in the subject line puhlease.
DCU Hybrid Awards 2012
What are the Hybrids?
The Hybrids are the DCU wide Media Awards. They recognise and award the best student media across our Campus! From short funny videos to gripping investigative articles, The Hybrids have got a cataeory to suit everyone. All categories are judged by industry stars & professionals! Last years Judges included TodayFM's Ian Dempsey, 98fm's Stephen Cooper, Presenter Laura Woods, Niall Byrne, Pauline McNamara & Loads More.
When is the final submission date?
The final submission date is Friday 16th March but there will be a submission box in loans from Wednesday 15th February. Submissions can also be made online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it All entries must have a submission form included and online submissions should have HYBRIDS ENTRY in the subject line and all relevant details of submission should be in the body of the email.
When are the Hybrids?
The Hybrids are on Thursday March 29th. There will be a wine reception for all entrants before the ceremony begins and a class night out after!
Competitions
Poster of The Year
Poster will be judged on interestingness, creativity and quality of print.
Website of The Year
Website will be judged on layout, design and ease of navigation. Fit to purpose will also be taken into consideration.
Photographer of The Year
Photographs will be judged on lighting, editing and creativity of shots and subject. Photographer should submit three photographs.
Script of The Year
Script will be judged on creativity, ability for follow through and individuality. Spelling will be taken into account.
Blog of The Year
Blog will be judged on frequence of updates, relevance of posts to blog subject and layout and design.
Themed Photography Competition (Theme To Be Released)
Photographs will be judged on relevance to theme, creativity, lighting and editing. Photographer should submit three photographs.
Radio
Music and Entertainment Show
Show will be judged on relevance and entertainment value of content. Fluidity and ease of understanding on parts of the presenter(s) will also be taken into consideration. Quality of recording is also a factor.
News and Current Affairs Show
Show will be judged on relevance of content and how informed the presenter(s) are/is. Fluidity and ease of understanding on parts of the presenter(s) will also be taken into consideration. Quality of recording is also a factor.
Arts and Features Show of The Year
Show will be judged on entertainment and informational value and individuality of topics. Fluidity and ease of understanding on parts of the presenter(s) will also be taken into consideration. Quality of recording is also a factor.
Irish Language Show of The Year
Show will be judged on presenter’s fluency in Irish and ability to keep show interesting and topical. Fluidity and ease of understanding on parts of the presenter(s) will also be taken into consideration. Quality of recording is also a factor.
DJ of The Year
DJ will be judged on individuality, interaction with others in studio and texts/messages into the studio where applicable. Fluidity and ease of understanding on will also be key. Quality of recording is also a factor.
TV
On Screen Performer of The Year
Performer will be judged on on-screen comfort, ease of understanding, presentation and deliverance. Quality of recording is also a factor.
Production of The Year
Production will be judged on quality and range of shots, editing, evident research done into topic, individuality and interestingness of subject matter. Fluidity and ease of understanding will also be key. Quality of recording is also a factor.
Entertainment Video of The Year
Video will be judged on quality and range of shots, editing, individuality, interestingness and entertainment value of subject matter. Fluidity and ease of understanding will also be key. Quality of recording is also a factor.
Irish Language Journalist of The Year
Journalist will be judged on spelling, grammar, interesting use of language and interesting/individual take on story. Journalist should submit up three articles.
Journalist of The Year
Journalist will be judged on spelling, grammar, interesting use of language and interesting/individual take on story. Journalist should submit three articles.
News and Current Affairs Journalist of The Year
Journalist will be judged on spelling, grammar, interesting use of language and interesting/individual take on story, as well as relevance of content and how informed articles are Journalist should submit three articles.
Arts and Features Show of The Year
Journalist will be judged on spelling, grammar, interesting use of language and individuality of story, as well as relevance of content and how informed articles are. Journalist should submit three articles.
Sports Journalist of The Year
Journalist will be judged on spelling, grammar, interesting use of language and interesting/individual take on story, as well as relevance of content and how informed articles are. Journalist should submit three articles.
Keep up to date with all the latest MPS new on:
Battle of the Cams
DCUtv presents BATTLE OF THE CAMS. 4 Days, 4 Different Themes and your team have to shoot and edit a short video around one of these themes before the day is out!
How it Works?
- Interested parties, solo members or teams fill out the application form above.
- After all the behind the scenes work is sorted and we have all the teams created things get more interesting. Sole applicants will be sorted into teams.
- All filming and editing will take place after reading week, from Monday 14th. Each team will be assigned a day where they have to take out the MPS camera shoot, edit and upload their short video piece.
- Every team will be contacted through email two days before they are scheduled to shoot with their unique theme, phrase or object that they must include in their video.
- On the day of filming, all shooting must be completed in time to have the camera returned to loans in the Henry Grattan building by 15:45. All editing and uploading of the video to the DCUMPS YouTube channel must be complete by 8pm (Info and details on how to do this will be provided in due course)
- All videos can be no longer than 6 minutes and MUST include the specific theme, phrase or object in some shape or form.
Judging will take place on the weekend of the 18th of November, by past and present MPS committee members.
The winner will be announced during #mediaweek which runs from the 21st – 25th of November
Prizes include, BRAND NEW MPS Hoodies & Some Alcohol!
In the mean time get cracking on your application by clicking on the pic above.
Any questions contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with BOTC in the Subject Field.
TUBRIDY FOR #MEDIA WEEK
DCU Media Production Society can gladly confirm that Irish Media's main man, Mr Ryan Tubridy will be joining in on the fun during this year's media week, brought to you by DCU Media Production Society!
Week 9 in DCU will be home to some of the best media events the University has seen! Mr Tubridy will just be one of many special guests who will travel to DCU to meet the members of MPS and share with us their priceless knowledge on how to make it in the Industry! Other guests include Richard Geraghty, a past MPS committee member and up and coming documentary and film maker, Debbie, O'Donnell, the producer for TV3's flagship entertainment show Xposé and good friend of Media Production Society, RTE presenter Stephen Byrne! This is going to be a week not to be missed! We have some great nights out planned along with some really fantastic, once in a lifetime opportunities lined up!
All MPS members should make sure to keep this week free in their Diaries! Media Week is not to be missed!
Remember to use #mediaweek on twitter and get involved with our Media Week campaign!
Stay in Touch with MPS
belfast, BELFAST
Come Join, MPS in Belfast from the 7th to the 10th of November for some unreal banter!
We'll be checking out BBC NI to see how things work there. We'll be hitting up another student radio station hopefully to see how our competitors manage to compete with us and we'll be doing loads loads more.
The days will be full of media related interesting, exciting and banterful banter... and the nights? Well lets just say they will be unreal craic also. We're thinking charades, scrabble and some of you lucky members will get a chance to play boggle at midnight. (The last sentence in orange may be a lie)
We'll most definitely be checking out the nightlife in the capital of Northern Ireland, and with the MTV Europe Music Awards finishing up just as we arrive on the scene there should be some atmosphere, and sure who knows, you might even get the shift.
MPS promote safe shifting and would like to point out that inter-MPS-member shifting may results in awkward moments and no stop slagging.
So that's it!
Head to C115 on Wednesday 26th with €20 euro deposit in your hand or fanny pack and secure your place! The over all cost of the trip will only be a few more euro on top of your deposit so don't worry too much about price. We'll let you know the full cost in due course.
Keep up to date with all the latest MPS new on: