The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of live studio multi-camera production. Deconstructing live television practices, you will develop an awareness of studio production roles and responsibilities, undertaking an individual production role in the development and execution of a 30-minute live show. Aligned with industry practice, you will contribute to a collection of production materials to demonstrate the creative, ethical, legal, logistical, and technical aspects of your project. During studio production work, you will apply theory to practice and collaborate with contributors to capture the required visuals and audio for your live broadcast. Working as a crew you will engage in creative decision-making and problem-solving, developing your teamwork and practical filmmaking skills.

You will critique the production process through the reflective blog, identifying strengths and weaknesses within the completed product and critically reflecting on your personal learning journey. Behind the scenes material is encouraged.

ASSESSMENT ONE: LIVE PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO
Portfolio will include proof of concept, pre-production file, script and VTs.

LOs (Learning Outcomes): 1, 2 & 5 40%.

ASSESSMENT TWO: BROADCAST AND REFLECTIVE BLOG
Broadcast and Reflective Blog will include the exported show, accompanied by an individual reflective blog documenting learning, critique and case study analysis through key stages of production.

LOs (Learning Outcomes): 2-4 & 6 60%.

The learning strategies used within the module include experiential learning, where you will learn through the collaborative process of development, pre-production and production of the live show. Reflective learning will be documented individually. There is opportunity for learning to be personalised, as students are encouraged to draw from their influences and perform an individual production role aligned to their future career aspirations. The live show and VTs can span any genre. You can create and brand a game show, news programme or panel show.

Workshops will explore live television production practices, concept development, studio job roles, scriptwriting, multi-camera techniques, live direction and vision mixing.

Guest Speakers will provide context to the current climate of the television industry, give advice on concept development and an insight into studio production opportunities.

Technical Instruction introduces multi-camera production, studio lighting, vision mixing and broadcast technology, providing hands on experience with digital camera equipment within the studio.

Workshops will provide problem solving exercises and opportunities to experiment with multi-camera production skills in a live environment.

Production Supervisor (Lecturer) will oversee your project and experiments. This means you will be required to meet negotiated project milestones, which may be hyper personal depending on your production role. You will receive regular formative feedback on your production work and personal engagement.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of live studio multi-camera production. Knowledge and Understanding.

2. Apply multi-camera television production techniques to enable the production of a live studio show. Application.

3. Use appropriate approaches to solving problems within a live studio environment.
Problem Solving.

4. Evaluate and interpret the concepts and principles of live television production practices.
Analysis.

5. Engage in discussions, debates and presentations regarding the practices and processes of a live studio production.
Communication.

6. Identify strengths and weaknesses within the completed production and critically reflect on the practices and processes used in its creation.
Reflection.

Film studio, green screen, vision mixer and motion capture studio.
Post-production suite - Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.
Professional camera, lighting, audio and grip equipment.
E-library facilities, computer access and printing.
Microsoft Teams digital learning environment.
LinkedIn Learning online learning resource.

Brown, L. & Duthie, L. (2016). The TV studio production handbook. London: Tauris

Utterback, A.H. (2007). Studio television production and directing. Oxford: Focal

Jacobson, M. (2012). Mastering multicamera techniques: from preproduction to editing and deliverables. Focal Press.

Singleton-Turner, R. (2011). Cue and cut: a practical approach to working in multi-camera studios. Manchester: Manchester University Press.

Zettl, H. (2015). Television production handbook, 12th edn. Cengage Learning

Owens, J. (2020). Television production. 17th edn. London: Routledge.

Holland, P. (2017). The new television handbook, 5th edn. London: Routledge.

Live Studio Multi-Camera Production allows you to develop an awareness of studio production roles and responsibilities, undertaking an individual production role in the development and completion of a 30-minute live show. Aligned with industry practice, you will contribute to a collection of production materials to demonstrate the creative, ethical, legal, logistical, and technical aspects of your project.