Module Descriptors
BROADCAST JOURNALISM FINAL PROJECT
JOUR60353
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
45 credits
Contact
Leader: Gary Hudson
Email: G.R.Hudson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 400
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
  • PROJECT PROPOSAL weighted at 10%
  • PROJECT- INDIVIDUAL weighted at 60%
  • CRITICAL ANALYSIS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students integrate the theory of broadcast journalism into the production of a substantial piece of broadcast journalism for radio or television of 15 minutes. They will research, record and present the piece on a subject chosen by themselves with the approval of their project supervisor.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essay - A Project proposal - 2 sides of A4 10% [Learning Outcomes 1, 6]

Radio or TV Project -A 15 minute radio or television documentary on a subject of the student?s choice within the boundaries of broadcast journalism. 60% [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ]

Essay - A Critical analysis of the project 2,500 words 30% [Learning Outcomes 1]
Module Learning Strategies
Individual seminar sessions to assist with preparation of project idea and development.
Module Resources
Bi Media Newsroom
Module Texts
Mills, J., The Broadcast Voice, Focal Press, 2004
Trewin, J., Presenting on TV and Radio, Focal Press, 2003
Fleming, C., The Radio Handbook, Routledge, 2002
Ray, V., The Television News Handbook, McMillan, 2003
Boyd, A., Broadcast Journalism Techniques of radio and television news, Focal Press, 2001
Chantler, P. & Stewart, P., Basic Radio Journalism, Focal Press, 2003