Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS BROADCAST TECHNIQUES
JOUR40314
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Lawrie Madden
Email: L.Madden@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 35
Independent Study Hours: 115
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PORTFOLIO of work made up of the following:
The independent production of a three-minute radio sports bulletin (weighted at 50 per cent) which assesses learning outcomes 1,2,3 &4.
The independent production of a two-minute independently filmed video package (weighted at 50 per cent) which assesses learning outcomes 1,2,3 &4.
The independent production of a three-minute radio sports bulletin (weighted at 50 per cent) which assesses learning outcomes 1,2,3 &4.
The independent production of a two-minute independently filmed video package (weighted at 50 per cent) which assesses learning outcomes 1,2,3 &4.
Module Indicative Content
This module (run as a one-week Intensive Training Course) introduces key concepts in how to produce material suitable for broadcasting for radio, television and web platforms. The considerations of content and technical production will be equally addressed through a combination of study, theory, technical workshops, demonstrations, and practical exposition.
Module Learning Strategies
A five-day Intensive Training Week of 20 lectures/workshops (35 hours), along with four sessions of independent study and/or practical application (15 hours) during the week, plus a further 100 hours of independent study focussing on preparation and reflection outside of the Intensive Training Week. Total student commitment - 150 hours.
The lectures/workshops will include theoretical explanations and perspectives and will explore the techniques required to produce broadcast content for radio, television and web as well as involving practical application of those skills for assessment purposes.
The independent study periods will allow you to enhance contextual understanding by reflecting on the topics addressed in the lectures/workshops, to carry out further independent research, to further practise technique, and to assimilate content required for the assessment exercises.
You will also be encouraged to undertake additional background reading utilising reference books, journals, newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the web.
The lectures/workshops will include theoretical explanations and perspectives and will explore the techniques required to produce broadcast content for radio, television and web as well as involving practical application of those skills for assessment purposes.
The independent study periods will allow you to enhance contextual understanding by reflecting on the topics addressed in the lectures/workshops, to carry out further independent research, to further practise technique, and to assimilate content required for the assessment exercises.
You will also be encouraged to undertake additional background reading utilising reference books, journals, newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the web.
Module Resources
Library Resources
Powerpoint
Audio/video playback facilities
Newspaper, magazine, radio, tv and web output
The Blackboard VLE will be available (where relevant)
Powerpoint
Audio/video playback facilities
Newspaper, magazine, radio, tv and web output
The Blackboard VLE will be available (where relevant)
Module Texts
Andrews, P. (2005) Sports Journalism - A Practical Introduction. London: Sage.
Boyle, R. (2006) Sports Journalism - Context and Issues. London: Sage.
Evans, H. (2000) Essential English for Journalists. London: Pimlico.
Harcup, T. (2004) Journalism Principles and Practice. London: Sage.
Hudson, G. Rowlands, S., (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook. Harlow: Pearson
Randall, D. (Third Edition) (2007) The Universal Journalist. London: Pluto Press.
Steen, R. (2008) Sports Journalism - A Multimedia Primer. London: Routledge
Thompson, R. (2005) Writing for Broadcast Journalists. London: Routledge.
Boyle, R. (2006) Sports Journalism - Context and Issues. London: Sage.
Evans, H. (2000) Essential English for Journalists. London: Pimlico.
Harcup, T. (2004) Journalism Principles and Practice. London: Sage.
Hudson, G. Rowlands, S., (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook. Harlow: Pearson
Randall, D. (Third Edition) (2007) The Universal Journalist. London: Pluto Press.
Steen, R. (2008) Sports Journalism - A Multimedia Primer. London: Routledge
Thompson, R. (2005) Writing for Broadcast Journalists. London: Routledge.