A PORTFOLIO of work made up of the following:
The independent production of a 90-second sports news bulletin for TV which assesses Learning Outcomes 1-4 (weighted at 50 per cent)

A 2nd PORTFOLIO of work made up of the following:
Elements of the production of a 15-minute Sports News Magazine suitable for TV which assesses Learning Outcomes 1-4 (weighted at 50 per cent)

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

This module (run as an Intensive Training Course) is the second part of two, week-long Intensive Training courses which are designed to work in tandem to create a secure familiarisation with the techniques of broadcast production at newsroom level as well as a thorough understanding of content requirements. The emphasis is strongly on producing material to trade standards suitable for broadcasting for television and other visual platforms. The considerations of content and technical production are again 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 plus a further 115 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 television and other visual platforms 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.

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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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.