1. On completion of this module you will be able to use appropriate software and equipment to produce games journalism as video, podcast or multimedia product
Learning

2. On completion of this module you will have produced one or more finished games journalism products or packages (eg video, podcast) to industry standards
Application
problem solving

3. On completion of this module you will have developed an understanding of techniques needed to find and attract a market for an online gaming website or video channel
Knowledge and understanding
communication

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to apply your skills and understanding to produce video, audio or multimedia content for a games journalism website, publisher or video channel
Application
knowledge and understanding

Students will produce a portfolio of content both in class and in their own time, to include work set as in-class assessment pieces. The module handbook will detail assessment at the mid-term and final portfolio stages for each type of media and product. Assessment is designed to encourage and enable maximum creativity within professional games journalism standards.

This module follows on from Games Blogging & Vlogging 2 to develop student's technical and creative skills further, in particular in relation to video packages and/or podcasting.
Students will also develop their entrepreneurial abilities and knowledge in producing content for gamers and the gaming industry. Including: understanding and building audiences, SEO, user interaction, producing effective content, and producing more technically and editorially complex video or multimedia packages or podcasts.

Weekly workshops of up to six hours, supplemented by seminars, lecturers from visiting industry speakers, and individual tutorials

Provided during workshops

Digital cameras, camcorders, audio recorders and portable lighting via Media Centre
Access to the news set and radio studios via Flaxman Broadcast Newsroom
Access to video and audio editing software and equipment
Visual aids via data projector/power point
Computer-aided research and Library resources
Appropriate production, scripting and editing software
Online software teaching guides, blog resources.

The Blackboard VLE will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Students will produce a portfolio of content both in class and in their own time, to include work set as in-class assessment pieces. The module handbook will detail assessment at final portfolio stage for each type of media and product. Assessment is designed to encourage and enable maximum creativity within professional games journalism standards.