Fort Edmonton Park

Historical Radio Broadcasts

Keshia Bundred
Josh Post
Stephanie Duckett
Rebekah Andrews
Nathaneal Orleski
AGAD 223 Integrated Project Management
February 6, 2014






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Table of Contents
Project Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Strategic Alignment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Timeframe ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Goals and Objectives / Deliverables ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Stakeholder Engagement ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Other Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Risk/Impact Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Evaluation Methods ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Project Teams Authority ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Team Signatures: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Project Sponsor Signature: ..................................................................................................................................................... 8






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Fort Edmonton Park John Kubicek
Historical Radio Broadcasting
Project Description

The Fort Edmonton Park Interpretation Unit Director, John Kubicek (known
herein as the Project Sponsor) and the Arts and Cultural Management
integrated project group from MacEwan University will be collaborating to
produce a minimum of three 1920s era radio broadcast clips to use as a part of
the Fort Edmonton Park interpretive program. The purpose of the project is to
contribute to and enhance the living history experience for park visitors as the
broadcasts will emulate early Edmonton radio from this time period. The goal is
to explore the beginnings of Edmonton radio, how it was used and key news
stories of the time to allow park visitors to have a better understanding of what
radio was like for Edmontonians during this era. The group will contribute
skills such as: historical research, developing short scripts, theatrical
presentation, technical production and podcast recording. The project sponsor
will provide available resources, however additional research will be required
to complete the project with historical accuracy. The final product will be in the
form of a high quality digital audio file to be played on an MP3 player (disguise
behind an old 1920s radio) and used during the Parks 2014 summer season as
a supplement to the Interpretation Coordinators.

Strategic Alignment

The Fort Edmonton Foundation is fully dedicated to the successful development
of Fort Edmonton Park as an acclaimed experience that is as historically
accurate as possible. They strive to make the accumulation about Edmontons
past both informative as well as entertaining and memorable for the Parks
visitors.

The 1920s is an era that Fort Edmonton does not have a lot of hands-on,
demonstrative-oriented activities to engage patrons; this is what sparked a need
for this particular project. By creating a number of realistic and amusing radio
broadcasts (to be played through an antique radio), visitors will be engaged and
introduced to the information, without necessarily using the interpreters, while
keeping with the Parks overall goal of authenticity.







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Timeframe

January 9, 2014 Project start date:
- Groups appointed and norms created
February 6, 2014 Project Charter Completed:
- Detailed document defining scope, objectives and
participants
- Research begins for broadcast stories, clips and segments
February 27, 2014 Project Plan Completed:
- Project scope is outlined and methods for completion are
determined
- Possible work breakdown structure is made if needed
March 6, 2014 Group Progress Report / Quality Assurance & Control Meeting /
Milestones Review / Contact John Kubicek:
- Broadcast framework ideas are formed and script is ready to
be recorded
- Arrangements have been made for recording
- Voice performers are chosen and ready to record
March 13, 2014 Group Progress Report / Quality Assurance & Control Meeting /
Milestones Review / Contact John Kubucek:
- Recording is underway
- Technical crew reviews recordings
March 27, 2014 Final Group Progress Report / Closing Production Tasks:
- Overall group evaluation of broadcasts
April 1, 2014 Completion Date






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Goals and Objectives / Deliverables

Goal: To increase patron engagement and contribute to a more authentic experience at Fort
Edmonton Park.

Objectives:
1. Record 3 high quality radio-style broadcast clips with content from the time period of
1927-1929.
2. Present 6 well-researched, creative ideas to pitch to Project Sponsor.
3. Write 3 creative scripts based upon the Project Sponsors choices.
Scope

The project scope can be defined by four phases:
1) Research- gathering information about relevant news stories and broadcasts from the
late 1920s
2) Pre-production- script writing, booking recording sessions, planning recording
sessions, choosing talent
3) Production- recording the chosen scripts
4) Post-production- editing, mixing and mastering tracks for final delivery
Approach

Our team structure will be organized horizontally with equal responsibility and
contribution to all parts of the project. All major decisions and changes will first be
approved by Project Sponsor. The areas of expertise required to complete the project
include audio production knowledge, research and writing skills, voice talent, script
writing, and time management.

Stakeholder Engagement



John Kubicek / Fort Edmonton Park

Will consistently be involved throughout
the project to give final authority on
chosen topics, scripts and styles of radio
programming.






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Julian Mayne


Will be given progress reports so it can
be observed what stage the project is at
and how effectively it is being
completed.


Project Team

Will be in control of the projects
planning and execution From start to
finish.


Fort Edmonton Users/Patrons

Will be shown the end product in an
effort to make Fort Edmonton Park more
engaging.


CKUA

Will be contacted and possibly used as a
location for recording radio broadcast
clips.






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Budget

Expenses
CDs (final delivery format) $10.00
Recording venue/equipment rental ($50/hr) $300.00
Editing software $300.00
Labour ($50/hr) $500.00
TOTAL $1110.00

Revenue
Recording venue/equipment rental (in-kind) $300.00
Editing software (in-kind) $300.00
Labour $500.00
TOTAL $1100.00

NET= (-$10.00)


Other Resources

MacEwan recording studios Voice / dramatization crew
MacEwan students Technical crew
CKUA or CJSR recording studio Private advertisement companies
John Kubicek
Julian Mayne
Edmonton Public Library
City of Edmonton Archives
MacEwan Library
Fort Edmonton Park materials
Story / script segments for broadcast







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Risk/Impact Analysis

The risk of doing this project is relatively low besides the possibility that the recordings
may not turn out. If the project is successful, the visitors of Fort Edmonton Park will be
able to enjoy an enhanced experience of 1920s Edmonton during their summer season.
The project will also be a helpful tool for the interpreters that are employed by Fort
Edmonton Park. If the project is unsuccessful, there will be zero loss to Fort Edmonton
Park, however a great opportunity to create an authentic experience would be missed.
Evaluation Methods

The final quality of the project will be assessed by the project sponsor. The project team is
not responsible for any follow up evaluation on the projects success once it is
implemented.

Project Teams Authority

The project team will:
- Work freely and correspond with John Kubicek regarding all project matters that
require approval.
- Coordinate project activities and manage budget.
- Meet weekly on Thursdays from 2pm-5pm to ensure the project is on track.
- Keep Julian Mayne and John Kubicek updated on project through progress reports.








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Team Signatures:


Rebekah Andrews ______________________________________ Date _____________________

Stephanie Duckett ______________________________________ Date _____________________

Keshia Bundred ______________________________________ Date _____________________

Josh Post ______________________________________ Date _____________________

Nathaneal Orleski ______________________________________ Date _____________________


Project Sponsor Signature:


John Kubicek ______________________________________ Date ____________________