Be enrolled on BA (Hons) Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting

Audio recorder and video camera loan bank
Radio and TV studios
Broadcast newsroom computer suite loaded with editing software
Library resources
OHP / PowerPoint
Audio / video playback facilities
Current newspapers, magazines and radio, web and TV output

11 x workshop (2 hours) = 22 hours
To introduce key concepts, skills, techniques and information supported by visual and aural examples.

Independent learning = 278 hours
Developing content production skills in negotiation with independent learning using appropriate hardware and software, theoretical texts and exemplary material.

This module builds on the broadcasting elements of the level one module Sports Event Reporting and Commentary to develop understanding of the situations and modes of delivery, in TV and radio, including in-studio, from-studio and location interviewing, studio panel discussions, phone-ins, backgrounders using archive material, pre- and post-match/event content and broadcast sports magazine management.
The module also develops knowledge of and fluency with: the systems, techniques and skills in producing content for the different media platforms; the selection and use of appropriate style of content; addressing the opportunities, constraints and demands of the industry to produce compelling content.

Anderson, Douglas A., (1994) Contemporary Sports Reporting, Nelson-Hall
Evans, H., (2000) Essential English : for journalists, editors and writers, Pimlico
Rowe, D., (2004) Sport, Culture and the Media, Open UP
Rudin, R., and Ibbotson, T., (2002) An Introduction to Journalism - essential techniques and background, Focal Press
Wilstein, S., (2002) Sportswriting handbook, McGraw-Hill

Portfolio of sports content for radio and TV 5000 words [Learning Outcomes 1-5]