Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of current television production processes
Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of television programme-making environments
Demonstrate an understanding of the various television production roles
Develop the skills to critically evaluate a television production
Develop the basic practical skills required to work in the television industry

Content:

This 20-credit module will work alongside the theory-based Introduction to Television (MFC4062) allowing the students to develop basic production skills and giving them the opportunity to turn the theory into practice. Over the two semesters, the module will examine a range of television programming through the pre-production, production and post-production stages, including studio-based and location programmes, live and edited programmes and covering a range of different genres, including factual, drama and light entertainment.
As well as looking at the content of the programmes, the module will give the students the knowledge and practical experience of tackling a range of production jobs both in front of and behind the camera including researcher, production assistant, presenter, camera, lighting and sound, producer and director. The module will also look at how to develop a programme idea and write and present the programme pitch aimed at winning the commission.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module will be based around a combination of interactive lectures, workshops and practical projects, where students can develop their skills and confidence in safe, supportive and reflective learning environment. During the two semesters, there will be 40 hours of contact time and 160 hours of independent study.

Workshops
Hours: 40
Intended Group size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Portfolio 1 will normally include an individual television feature (3'00 mins), along with a written critical evaluation of the film and production process.
Portfolio 2 will normally include a group-produced television magazine format programme (10mins) with an individual written critical evaluation of the programme, the production process and the individual's role with the production.
10% of the mark for each portfolio will be allocated for peer evaluation.
Directed activities: These consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be on a pass/ fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks successfully completed. A pass mark will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Students permitted to take a half-module for the award of 10 credits will be assessed on the basis of the assessment relevant to the semester of study:
Semester 1 - Portfolio 1 2,000 words
Semester 2 - Portfolio 2 2,000 words

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 1; 2000 words; end of semester 1 45%
002 Portfolio 2; 2000 words; end of semester 2 45%
003 Directed Activities; throughout semester 1 & 2 10%
200 Portfolio 1; 2000 words; end of semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Mike Best
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4YL4S1