MFC6412 - Live TV

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of creating live television programmes;
demonstrate the ability to create live television programmes;
attain the skills to operative effectively and safely in a live studio and/or location environment;
display an understanding of the production roles involved in live television production across a range of different programme genres.

Content:

Students will acquire a detailed knowledge of live television production across a range of programme genres, including news, magazine, entertainment and chat show.
They will further develop their knowledge and experience of different production roles involved in live television on both sides of the camera and will develop the skills to create a range of live television programmes from initial idea to final broadcast streamed online. They will further develop their skills in a range of key production areas, including camera, sound and lighting across a range of genres.
The module will conclude with a ‘live TV’ day on air (via Leeds TV). During the module, students will have the opportunity to visit television studios and production centres to see live broadcasts and rehearsals and to put the lessons they learn from those visits into practice in their own productions.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be based around lectures, interactive workshops, studio visits and studio production.

Lectures, workshops & site visits
Contact hours: 40
Intended group size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Portfolio 1 - Group live production and individual critical evaluation
Portfolio 2 - 5 x group live magazine programmes, plus individual critical reflection

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 1 - 1,500 words equivalent End of Sem 1 30%
002 Portfolio 2 - 3,500 words equivalent End of Sem 2 70%


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