This module provides an introduction to a variety of sports broadcasting situations and modes of delivery in TV, radio and online - including live radio reports from sporting locations, taping and editing live sporting events, filming and packaging original sports features for TV, radio and online audiences.
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.

Portfolio 1 semester 1 30%

1. Live audio sports programming 2 minutes (LO 1, 2, 3)

2. Original radio/podcast package on minority sport to be agreed with tutor

Eg basketball, netball, speedway, canoeing 4 minutes ((LO 1, 2, 3)

Equally weighted



Portfolio 2 semester 2 50%

3. Original television package 90 seconds + 500 words (LO 1, 3, 4)

4. Television football package 5 minutes (LO 1, 3, 4)

Equally weighted



Reflection 10%

Reflect on your process, practice and influences 200 words (LO 5)



Discussion Board Contribution

Minimum of 3 x 150 word discussion forum contributions (LO 1, 5)



Employability

All assessments are the sort of daily activity required in many roles in the broadcast sports journalism industry, both in front of and off camera/microphone. All are authentic assessments.



Diversity

Assessments 2 or 3 will have to be based on a story featuring diversity/equality issues

26 x workshop (3 hours) = 78 hours
To introduce key concepts, skills, techniques and information supported by visual and aural examples. Working in media centre, broadcast newsroom and on location.
Independent learning = 322 hours
Developing content production skills in negotiation with independent learning using appropriate hardware and software, theoretical texts and exemplary material.



Students will use assessed discussion board forums to share ideas and respond to class materials/readings.

1. Understand the processes of audio and video content production

2. Select and evaluate appropriate approaches according to output need

3. Effectively portray events in mode and style appropriate to audience and platform

4. Combine the various elements of content production to broadcast standards exhibiting transferable skills in project management

5. Reflect on your practice

This module provides an introduction to a variety of sports broadcasting situations including reporting live from sports events and filming /editing football matches. The skills you will learn offer a solid grounding in professional broadcasting. You will devise your own radio and TV packages based on your own contacts and research.

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Anderson, Douglas A., (1994) Contemporary Sports Reporting, Nelson-Hall
Andrews, P. (2013) Sports Journalism – A Practical Introduction, Sage.

Boyle, Raymond (2006) Sports Journalism – Context and Issues, Sage.

Boyle, Raymond (2020) Changing Sports Journalism Practice in the Age of Digital, Routledge

Bradshaw, Paul and Rohumaa, Liisa (2011) The Online Journalism Handbook, Pearson.

Bradshaw, Tom and Minogue, Daragh (2019) Sports Journalism – The State of Play, Routledge.

Bull A. (2016) Multimedia Journalism – A Practical Guide, Routledge.
Frost, C. (2010) Reporting for Journalists, Routledge.
Harcup, T. (2021) Journalism Principles and Practice, Sage.
Hennessy, B. (2006) Writing Feature Articles (4th edition), Focal Press.

Hudson, G & Rowlands, S (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook, Pearson
Rowe, D., (2004) Sport, Culture and the Media, Open UP
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Steen, R. (2013) Sports Journalism, A Multimedia Primer, Routledge.

Stewart, Peter and Alexander, Ray. (2016, 7th ed) Broadcast Journalism, Routledge

Thompson, Rick, (2010) Writing for Broadcast Journalists, Routledge.

Toney, J. (2013) Sports Journalism – The Inside Track, Bloomsbury.
Wilstein, S., (2002) Sportswriting handbook, McGraw-Hill

Newsroom facilities plus relevant software

Radio and TV studios

Equipment from stores

Blackboard