Module Details

Module Code: MEDI H2602
Module Title: TV Studio Production I
Title: TV Studio Production I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Brendan Connolly
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to enable students to explore the conceptual, written, organisational and technical processes that are involved in making a television studio recording. The module is predominantly practical and aims to introduce students to multi-camera studio practices. As television production is completely group driven and the varying roles are many, the students learn by practically applying evolving skills and knowledge to these roles.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate theoretical and technical skills in the operating of various studio equipment.
LO2 Identify the varying production roles in television studio programmes.
LO3 Apply awareness of how creative, technical, ethical and administrative skills combine to produce a television studio programme.
LO4 Understand the importance of attendance and interrelation within the group dynamic in developing and executing a studio programme.
LO5 Devise, plan, script and produce television studio based programmes for a specific audience.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Module Content & Assessment
Students will learn the concepts, procedures and technical skills required to produce television studio programmes and content. There will be extended hands-on tuition, demonstrations and workshops with the equipment in the multi-camera studio. Through practical workshops and demonstration sessions, students will develop the basic technical skills necessary to operate equipment in the studio environment. Production work is a group activity and students will be expected to achieve a solid grounding in both editorial and technical areas. During this module, the student will: • Conceive, formulate and experiment with ideas and experience the processes of communicating messages using aural and visual codes in television production. • Conceive, plan, formulate and draft scripts for television content and programmes. • Understand and assume roles of the various studio personnel / crew. • Competently and safely operate equipment in the studio environment. • Work competently and coherently as a production group. • Understand the ‘language’ of studio production. • Analyse scenic design considerations. • Record ‘As-Live’ television programmes of specified content and duration.
Practical studio workshops, demonstrations and tutorials
Students will analyse, learn and apply technical skills necessary to operate studio equipment, receiving hands-on tuition in studio operations.
Seminars, presentations, screenings and group discussions/critique
Students will study, view, discuss, present and debate varying production content.
Idea / concept generation
Students will learn to conceive and formulate ideas and draft scripts for varied productions.
Production crew
Students will learn to interact and interrelate as part of a large production group.
Set design and scenic considerations
Students will explore and execute scenic concepts for production.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimal final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following; Submit assignment, Re-submit components, practical examination, interview or presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Studio Based Learning Contact Practical Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Research & Preparation Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Box, H. (2003), Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Focal Press, London.
  • Creeber, G. (2004), Fifty Key Television Programmes, Arnold, London.
  • Cury, I. (2006), Directing & Producing for Television: A Format Approach, Focal Press, London.
  • Glebas, F. (2009), Directing The Story, Focal Press, London.
  • Hart, C. (2005), Television Programme Making, Focal Press, Oxford.
  • Hartwig, R. (2005), Basic TV Technology, Focal Press, London.
  • Holman, T. (2002), Sound for Film & Television, Focal Press, London.
  • Jackman, J. (2010), Lighting for Digital Video & Television, 3rd. Focal Press, Oxford.
  • Livingstone, S. (1998), Making Sense of Television: The Psychology of Audience Interpretation, Routledge, London.
  • Millerson, G. (2012), Television Production, 15th. Focal Press, London.
  • Millerson, G. (1991), Lighting for Television & Film, 3rd. Focal Press, London.
  • Nisbett, A. (1993), The Use of Microphones, Focal Press, London.
  • Oren, T & Shahaf, S. (2012), Global Television Formats, Routledge, Oxford.
  • Rumsey, F & McCormick, T. (2014), Sound and Recording: Applications & Theory, 7th. Focal Press, Oxford.
  • Singleton-Turner, R. (2011), Cue & Cut: A Practical Approach to Working in Multi-Camera Studios, Manchester University Press, Manchester.
  • Sonnenschein, D. (2001), Sound Design, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
  • Thirkell, R. (2010), C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T. An Insiders Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film, Methuen Drama, London.
  • Theme-Ament, V. (2009), The Foley Grail: The Art of Performing Sound for Film, Games & Animation, Focal Press, London.
  • Todorovic, A. (2006), Television Technology Demystified: A Non Technical Guide, Focal Press, London.
  • Viers, R. (2012), The Location Sound Bible, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
  • Viers, R. (2008), The Sound Effects Bible, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
  • Webster, J, Phalen, P, & Lichty, L. (2013), Ratings Analysis: Audience Measurement and Analytics, 4th. Routledge, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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