Module Details

Module Code: RECH 42601
Module Title: TV Research and Writing
Title: TV Research and Writing
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Trina Rea
Domains:  
Module Description: To understand and apply the roles of a television researcher and broadcast news journalist.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain and apply a number of different research skills and methods
LO2 Develop and demonstrate writing skills.
LO3 Develop and demonstrate interpersonal communications skills.
LO4 Develop group communication skills
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
Factual TV
1. Originating stories. 2. Identifying contributors. 3. The pre-interview. 4. Pitching a story/contributor at an editorial meeting. 4. Booking contributors. 5. Writing a brief. 6. Sourcing archive material. 7. Identifying suitable locations. 8. Ethics when dealing with contributors. 9. Writing intros, links and outros for TV.
News & Current Affairs
Research for news & current affairs stories. Verifying sources and news stories. Planning & writing news & current affairs stories. Treatment of stories. Writing to pictures. News audiences.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Pitching stories
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research and write research briefs for various genres
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Researching news & current affairs stories and writing to pictures.
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
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sue Austen. (2019), Producing for Film and Television.
  • Catherine Kellison. (2020), Producing for TV and Emerging Media: A Real-World Approach for Producers.
  • Amedeo D'Adamo. (2020), Producing for the Screen (PERFORM) Paperback – Illustrated.
  • Ivan Cury. (2017), Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach.
  • Barry Dornfeld. Producing Public Television, Producing Public Culture.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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