Communications 2009-Who's Doing It?

ChillyPhilly · 23-08-2009 05:53PM

Do you do a good bit for DCUFM yourself?

And if so how did you start off like just researching and stuff?

Cheers giveliberty ive seen from previous threads u answer alot of stuff about the course its much appreciated:)

giveliberty · 23-08-2009 06:01PM

ChillyPhilly wrote: »

Do you do a good bit for DCUFM yourself?

And if so how did you start off like just researching and stuff?

Cheers giveliberty ive seen from previous threads u answer alot of stuff about the course its much appreciated:)

In terms of getting involved you can either sign up on Clubs & Societies day, which the date escapes me, but will be in the diary they give you when you start.

Alternatively you can go on to the facebook group and speak to the station manager Denis via that. Otherwise we will be in the studio when you are there during orientation week - it's in the Hub - and you can just volunteer with anyone there.

About starting off - btw you are NOT excluded from presenting just because you a first year. You can still apply. - anyway in terms of getting experience in producing and researching firstly just let us know what area you would like to work in - if its news, then we will talk you through the different news and current affairs shows we have. If its music, then the genre you know most about, and are keen to work in. It all about your interests - this is an opportunity to work in what interests you.

It would be a good idea to supply us with times you will be able to guarantee your availability throughout the week - and it would be appreciated that you keep to what ever commitment you give us, of course if you have something urgent you need to tend too, try and give us as much notice as possible.

And yes, I do quite a lot for DCUfm!

Jammy · 23-08-2009 07:28PM

I'd love to get involved in DCUfm, espcially the production and research side of things!

Is it on everyday of the week and all day?

giveliberty · 23-08-2009 07:55PM

Jammy wrote: »

I'd love to get involved in DCUfm, espcially the production and research side of things!

Is it on everyday of the week and all day?

It broadcasts live Mon-Thurs (7)8am-11pm, Fridays 7(8)am-5pm. Weekends the station goes on automation - which means repeats plus playlists. Those times are to be confirmed.

Unfortunately the building which DCUfm broadcasts from (The Hub, the centre of student life) is closed at the weekends, which does only great things for the weekend life on campus and stops us from allowing students to benefit from the additional experience of producing and presenting weekend structured shows - apparently its too expensive to open the building at the weekends. But enough about that, you have plenty of time to get as annoyed about that as the rest of us.

Just make sure to get involved!!!

Daysha · 23-08-2009 08:00PM

I was involved with DCUfm too last year. Even though I was only a first year I did about 6/7 news bulletins every week and I got to present 1 or 2 sports chat shows too, so there's every possibility you can jump straight into the presenting side of things if that's more you style.

Like giveliberty said though, it's all about gaining experience. No one's going to be expecting you to walk in on day 1 and have it down to a tee already, it's just something you'll grow into over time. The more you get into it, the more confidence you'll gain in doing it. If you're presenting you don't need to worry about all those fiddly controls in the studio or anything, we'll show you all how to do that. Similarly if you're involved in the producing side of things, we'll be there to help you set you off on your way.

sarah+1 · 24-08-2009 10:49PM

Diarmsquid wrote: »

Why did you always want one so?

Yeah the reputation, and friends have them and sing their praises. There are also a lot of programmes I'd love to have that are only available for Macs.

giveliberty · 24-08-2009 10:58PM

sarah+1 wrote: »

Yeah the reputation, and friends have them and sing their praises. There are also a lot of programmes I'd love to have that are only available for Macs.

Some of the software you will need for course work is only available on mac too - or far more easily available on mac.

YourName · 25-08-2009 12:26AM

How much do you think it would cost a student these days for a half decent mac???

Now I know that's a very general question and I am sure you can spend anywhere up to a few grand on a top notch one, but how much would it be for one that does the job for what we need to do for the next 3 years of college???

kav91 · 25-08-2009 12:35AM

Would LOVE to get involved in dcu fm...i present a hospital radio show here at home for the past 3 years and adore it! Roll on college. haha:D

giveliberty · 25-08-2009 01:13AM

mcgowaner wrote: »

How much do you think it would cost a student these days for a half decent mac???

Now I know that's a very general question and I am sure you can spend anywhere up to a few grand on a top notch one, but how much would it be for one that does the job for what we need to do for the next 3 years of college???

I spent quite a lot on mine but I like shiney expensive things. You should be find for one around the €1500-€1800 mark....but make it a Mac Book Pro and for the love of god take out a care plan!!

giveliberty · 25-08-2009 01:14AM

kav91 wrote: »

Would LOVE to get involved in dcu fm...i present a hospital radio show here at home for the past 3 years and adore it! Roll on college. haha:D

Well we will be around orientation week, so just drop into the studio.

phasers · 25-08-2009 10:48AM

€1500 :eek:

Looks like I'll be sticking with using the machines available on campus then!

giveliberty · 25-08-2009 11:03AM

phasers wrote: »

€1500 :eek:

Looks like I'll be sticking with using the machines available on campus then!

Lol....I spent nearly €4k on mine, and that was with a discount lol.....it's a love thing though....and did I mention it's shiny?

Daysha · 26-08-2009 12:47AM

I really don't think you need to spend 1500 tbh. I've had a look at the prices via the DCU portal page and you can get a very good Macbook with 2GB of RAM and a 2.13GHz Core Duo processor for €850. That'll do you absolutely fine for 1st year imo, you won't be doing any serious editing anyway, just light stuff. Then when you go into 2nd year it might be worth doubling the RAM and maybe a bigger hard drive too for around 150-200. I spent 950 on mine last Christmas and even after a good bit of video editing with Final Cut there a few months ago there's nothing it hasn't been able to handle so far.

I know giveliberty does a lot of design work outside of DCU but if you're just looking for a good Mac to last you the 3 years of Communications you won't need to break €1,000.

giveliberty · 26-08-2009 09:39AM

Daysha wrote: »

I really don't think you need to spend 1500 tbh. I've had a look at the prices via the DCU portal page and you can get a very good Macbook with 2GB of RAM and a 2.13GHz Core Duo processor for €850. That'll do you absolutely fine for 1st year imo, you won't be doing any serious editing anyway, just light stuff. Then when you go into 2nd year it might be worth doubling the RAM and maybe a bigger hard drive too for around 150-200. I spent 950 on mine last Christmas and even after a good bit of video editing with Final Cut there a few months ago there's nothing it hasn't been able to handle so far.

I know giveliberty does a lot of design work outside of DCU but if you're just looking for a good Mac to last you the 3 years of Communications you won't need to break €1,000.

You are probably right.......but the shininess? I was taking into consideration them getting the care package, MS Office, Final Cut, iLife and the 15inch screen, but I do like the shininess when it comes to laptops

YourName · 26-08-2009 09:44AM

Yes I wou;d be very interested in getting one but I wouldn't want to spend over a E1000 on it, but them prices seem good enough for me

giveliberty · 26-08-2009 10:18AM

mcgowaner wrote: »

Yes I wou;d be very interested in getting one but I wouldn't want to spend over a E1000 on it, but them prices seem good enough for me

Bugger to that

!!!!

According to UPS tracking tomorrow I shall in my possession a 17inch MBP with 8GB of RAM, 3.06GHz, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, ProTools and a cinema display for home.

I can' tell you how excited I am!!!!

This is what happens when I become a student again - with an entire summer to do nothing I end up internet shopping!!! I totally blame Campbell for this!!! Teasing us with Macs all year!!

I actually cannot sleep - It's in Tamworth now, near yet so far far away.

(BTW, I know how sad the above makes me, but, eh don't care lololol, its shiny!!)

YourName · 26-08-2009 10:58AM

Say that set you back a bit, nice bit of kit there mate ! ! !

giveliberty · 26-08-2009 11:14AM

mcgowaner wrote: »

Say that set you back a bit, nice bit of kit there mate ! ! !

Totally worth it though.

giveliberty · 27-08-2009 02:08PM

YourName wrote: »

Say that set you back a bit, nice bit of kit there mate ! ! !

It arrived this morning. It's so shiny.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

ChillyPhilly · 01-09-2009 12:54PM

Just noticed the person who started this thread "Superdoor" hasnt posted here since the offers came out...

Lets have a minutes silence for our fallen comrade:(

Diarmsquid · 01-09-2009 01:23PM

Have you guys started a CS1 2009 bebo group?
Or I suppose it would be a Facebook group these days.

superdoor · 01-09-2009 02:04PM

Hey guys! I'm not a fallen comrade sorry to scare you! Just been busy!

I got 500 points and got the course! See you guys on the 21st

Though actually wy i came back on here....do us communications people actually have to be there on the 21st? As far as i can tell from the time table we dont have to be there for a few days after that?

P.s yey so psyched for this! Can't wait to meet all you guys in person!

feathz · 01-09-2009 04:27PM

superdoor wrote: »

do us communications people actually have to be there on the 21st? As far as i can tell from the time table we dont have to be there for a few days after that?

I dont think we have anything till the wednesday but we can move in to our apartments from the sunday so i think i'll be headin up then...im going to need some time to get used to the place!!:P anyone else doing the same??

Diarmsquid · 01-09-2009 04:52PM

Breaking news! Des McGuinness is the new programme chair!

giveliberty · 01-09-2009 05:03PM

Diarmsquid wrote: »

Breaking news! Des McGuinness is the new programme chair!

T'was broken on FB long before this though *cough*

youwish · 01-09-2009 06:00PM

feathz wrote: »

I dont think we have anything till the wednesday but we can move in to our apartments from the sunday so i think i'll be headin up then...im going to need some time to get used to the place!!:P anyone else doing the same??

yeah that's what I'm gonna do too, can't wait.

Daysha · 01-09-2009 07:35PM

All hail our new CS overlord! Some man tbh, really nice guy.

ChillyPhilly · 01-09-2009 09:56PM

superdoor wrote: »

Hey guys! I'm not a fallen comrade sorry to scare you! Just been busy!

Ah cool cool thought u might not have gotten it... Its gettin close now:D

Should we introduce ourselves yet or what? Im Phil from Dublin... and you guys are???ha

Oh and does that des mcguinness guy not just lecture in social studies???

superdoor · 01-09-2009 10:42PM

Sure why not introduce ourselves!

I'm Kevin from Clare:D But originally from Dublin. Like it's weird I've always been the Dublin guy in the country but now I'll be the country guy in Dublin :P

Communications 2009-Who's Doing It?

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