Module Details

Module Code: MEDI H2607
Module Title: TV Producing
Title: TV Producing
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Marcus Lehnen
Domains:  
Module Description: To equip students with in-depth knowledge of how to originate, develop and produce Factual TV programmes and stories.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate the tools, techniques and methodologies necessary for identifying TV-worthy stories across various genres.
LO2 Illustrate an in-depth understanding of how to critically watch and break down factual TV in variety of genres.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of telling stories through words, visuals and sound.
LO4 Demonstrate editorial judgement regarding news values and production values in news & current affairs programmes.
LO5 Understand the evolving role of news & current affairs in social media environments.
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
News & current affairs
A day in the life of a newsroom. News values. Production values. Editorial judgement. Writing skills for news (headlines, promos, cues). Writing to pictures & graphics (packages, use of info graphics in TV news). TV news & social media. Dealing with fake news.
Entertainment and Factual Programming
1. Interview styles & techniques for various factual genres. 2. The Taster Tape. 3. The Shooting Script. 4. The Shoot. 5. The Edit Script. 7. Critical Analysis of factual TV. 8. Ethics when shooting reality TV.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Project40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Demonstrate editorial judgement and writing skills for a TV news production.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
<p><b>Taster Tape</b>.</p>
Students will be asked to produce a 'Taster Tape' of contributors listed in their Treatment.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
<p><b>Treatment </b></p>
Students will be asked to create a treatment for a factual TV show.
No Project
No Practical
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 minimum 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
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Catherine Kellison. (2020), Producing for TV and Emerging Media: A Real-World Approach for Producers.
  • Cathrine Kellison and Dustin Morrow. (2013), Producing for TV and New Media: A Real-World Approach for Producers (Portuguese Edition)Feb 4.
  • Myrl A. Schreibman. (2012), The Indie Producers Handbook: Creative Producing from A to Z.
  • Dow C. Smith. (2007), Power Producer: A Practical Guide to TV News Producing (4th Edition).
  • Michael Essany. (2008), Reality Check: The Business and Art of Producing Reality TV.
  • Cathrine Kellison. (2005), Producing for TV and Video: A Real-World Approach (Portuguese Edition).
  • Marcus Gillezeau and Evelyn Saunders. (2013), Hands On - All Media Producing.
  • Dee LaDuke. (2007), Gardner's Guide to Writing and Producing for Television (Gardner's Guide series).
  • Dorothy Fadiman and Tony Levelle. (2008), Producing with Passion.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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