MFC5133 - Television Platforms

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

In semester one, 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 American and UK broadcasting industry and considers the significance of new broadcasting technology (streaming services) and the relationship between film and television in the evolution of genres. The module explores specific forms such as food programming, reality television, true crime and contemporary drama. It considers ethical issues in relation to representation.

In semester two, students will progress their knowledge of development and production skills for TV and other creative content, with a mixture of lectures, workshops and practical exercises and challenges. This will enhance their increasingly sophisticated editorial and technical expertise in the run-up to their first external placements.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshops
Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 20

Screenings
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 240

Assessment:

001 Portfolio; 3,000 words; end of semester 1 50%
002 Film practical; 5 minutes; end of semester 2 30%
003 Critical evaluation; 1,500 words; end of semester 2 20%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - David Dodd
Level - 5
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5YL

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