Module Descriptors
SPORTS BROADCASTING 2
JOUR60292
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Malcolm Pryce
Email: M.J.Pryce@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • SHORT RADIO PACKAGE 1 weighted at 50%
  • SHORT TV PACKAGE 1 weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An edited radio sports package of two minutes in duration - with an online submission to StaffsLive
An edited TV sports package of two minutes in duration including an online submission to StaffsLive
[Learning Outcomes 1 - 4]
Module Indicative Content
This module builds on the basics of sports broadcasting introduced in level 5, focussing on the development of professional standards in TV radio and online platforms
Students will refine their techniques in researching and producing audio and video packages to industry level requirements.
Module Texts
Hudson, G, Rowlands, S. Broadcast Journalism (2007), Pearson Education.
Module Learning Strategies
11x 2 hour weekly workshops based in the broadcast newsroom.
Independent study (128 hours) researching, collating, recording and editing originally sourced broadcast material.
Module Resources
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
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.