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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: MFC3023 Module Title: TELEVISION STUDIO PRACTICE
Module Provider: Dance,Film & Theatre Short Name: MFC3023
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: DAVIS L Ms (Dnc Flm Thtr)
Number of credits: 20 Number of ECTS credits: 10
 
Module Availability
Semester 1.
Assessment Pattern

Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)

 
Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)

 

Continuous Assessment

 

30

 

Group production with individual evaluation

 

70

 
Module Overview
This module allows students to build on the knowledge and skills, gained at level one and two, in developing an understanding of key practical aspects of audio visual media production and provides an opportunity to present ideas and analysis in the form of television studio based productions.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
MFC1009 Introduction to Audio Visual Media Production.
Module Aims
  • To develop students understanding of multi-camera and television studio production processes.

     

  • To introduce students to a range of considerations associated with television studio based video production.

     

  • To allow students to embody their theoretical and analytical understanding of media and communication in practice

     

  • To allow students to develop skills of responsibility and teamwork to a high level

     
Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

 

 

1)     Demonstrate a sound understanding of current television studio and lighting equipment and editing software

 

2)     Demonstrate an awareness of a range of considerations associated with television studio based video production.

 

3)     Work within the tight discipline of team practice in an industrial setting  with an understanding of the conventions of multi-camera production.

 

4)     Analyse communication through practical media production

Undertake highly complex technical projects from concept to realisation working effectively as a member of a production team
Module Content

Understanding studio facilities

 

Lighting for the TV Studio

 

Co-ordinating gallery and studio floor

 

Developing the Studio Script

 

Blocking out and rehearsals

 

Capturing performance in the studio environment

 

As live production and coordination

 

 

Methods of Teaching/Learning

Demonstrations

Lectures and Tutorials

Practical exercises and formative coursework

Presentations

Group studio work
Selected Texts/Journals

Yvonne Cappé (2006) Broadcast Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Television News Reporting and Production Marion Street Press, Inc.

 

Michelle McCoy (2000) Sound and Look Professional on TV and the Internet Bonus Books

 

Ivan Curry (2006) Directing and Producing for Television, Third Edition: A Format Approach Focal Press

 

Rod Fairweather (1998) Basic Studio Directing Focal Press Focal Press

 

 

Nancy Reardon (2006) On Camera: How To Report, Anchor & Interview Focal Press

 

Janet Trewin (2003) Presenting on TV and Radio: An insider's guide Focal Press

 

Andrew Utterback (2007) Studio Television Production and Directing: Studio-Based Television Production and Directing Focal Press

 
Last Updated

05/10/10