Portfolio of sports content for radio and TV 2,500 words

This module provides an introduction to a variety of sports broadcasting 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 enhances knowledge of and fluency with:
the systems, techniques and skills in producing content for the different media platforms
evaluating the appropriateness of the style of content both across and within those platforms according to the demands of the market
pronouncing the connection between industry demands (of the reporter/commentator/presenter/editor/producer) and consumer expectations through the creative process.

Mini disc 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

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

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

Independent learning = 128 hours
Developing content production skills in negotiation with independent learning using appropriate hardware and software, theoretical texts and exemplary material.