This module allows the student the opportunity to produce a major piece of broadcast journalism, involving reporting and presentation to a high standard. The equivalent of a minimum of 120 hours of independent study will be spent in work placement within a professional Broadcast Journalism environment.

Contact time will be of a minimum, with students encouraged to work independently drawing on their newly gained knowledge and practical production abilities. Knowledge and confidence will also be gained through the experience of working within a professional broadcast journalism environment.

Newsroom
Computers
Studios and full technical facilities for recording/editing
Internet

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

Anderson, D. (1994) Sports Reporting, McGraw-Hill
Boyd, A. (1994) Broadcast Journalism, Focal Press
Crook, T. (1998) International Radio Journalism, Routledge
Gage, L. (1998) A Guide to Commercial Journalism, Focal Press
Gaines, W. (1994) Investigative Reporting, Nelson-Hall
Herbert, J. (1999) Print and Broadcast Journalism, Focal Press
Hilliard, R. (1997) Writing for TV and Radio, Wadsworth
Holland, P. (1998) Television Handbook, Routledge
Hudson, G. & Rowlands, S. (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook, Pearson
Itule, B. & Anderson, D. (1997) News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media, McGraw-HIll
Millerson, g. (1993) Effective TV Production, Focal Press
Musburger, R. (1991) Electronic News Gathering, Focal Press
O'Donnell, (1993) Modern Radio Production, Wadsworth

Portfolio (60%) will consist of -
7 min Radio Feature
7 min TV Feature
Online version of the same subject
Students must complete all three elements of the portfolio [Learning Outcomes 1 - 7]

Work Experience Portfolio (40%) will be assessed by
A critical evaluation of 2000 words and a diary and showreel [Learning Outcomes 3, 6, 7]