MFC5132 - Television Genres

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the range and character of television genres;
(2) Explain and analyse the context in which television genres have developed;
(3) Demonstrate critical understanding in the analysis of a chosen television genre.

Content:

The module provides a survey of the development and distinctiveness of television genres and explores audience targeting, codes and conventions, representation and structure. It examines the context of the contemporary UK broadcasting industry and considers the significance of broadcasting technology and the relationship between film and television in the evolution of genres.

The module explores specific forms such as crime, soap, serials, plays, costume drama and sitcom and explores ethical issues in representation. It considers at least one genre in detail (eg. drama).

Learning and Teaching Information:

The scheme assumes recruitment of 30.

Lectures
Contact hours 20
Number of groups 1

Seminars
Contact hours 15
Number of groups 2 x 15

Tutorials
Contact hours 2
Number of groups 2

Assessment: