A PORTFOLIO of work made up of the following:

The independent production of a three-minute radio sports bulletin which assesses Learning Outcomes 1-4

This module (run as a one-week Intensive Training Course) introduces key concepts in how to produce material suitable for broadcasting for radio. The considerations of content and technical production will be equally addressed through a combination of study, theory, technical workshops, demonstrations, and practical exposition.

A five-day Intensive Training Week of lectures/workshops and technical instruction (35 hours), plus a further 115 hours of independent study focussing on preparation and reflection. 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, plus 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.

Key Information Set data:
23% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
77% Guided Independent Study

Library Resources
Powerpoint
Audio/video playback facilities
Newspaper, magazine, radio, TV and web output
The Blackboard VLE will be available (where relevant)

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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.