Module Details
Module Code: |
MEDI H2602 |
Module Title:
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TV Studio Production I
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Title:
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TV Studio Production I
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Brendan Connolly
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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.
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Seminars, presentations, screenings and group discussions/critique
Students will study, view, discuss, present and debate varying production content.
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Idea / concept generation
Students will learn to conceive and formulate ideas and draft scripts for varied productions.
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Production crew
Students will learn to interact and interrelate as part of a large production group.
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Set design and scenic considerations
Students will explore and execute scenic concepts for production.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Practical |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Research & Preparation |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Box, H. (2003), Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Focal Press, London.
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Creeber, G. (2004), Fifty Key Television Programmes, Arnold, London.
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Cury, I. (2006), Directing & Producing for Television: A Format Approach, Focal Press, London.
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Glebas, F. (2009), Directing The Story, Focal Press, London.
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Hart, C. (2005), Television Programme Making, Focal Press, Oxford.
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Hartwig, R. (2005), Basic TV Technology, Focal Press, London.
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Holman, T. (2002), Sound for Film & Television, Focal Press, London.
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Jackman, J. (2010), Lighting for Digital Video & Television, 3rd. Focal Press, Oxford.
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Livingstone, S. (1998), Making Sense of Television: The Psychology of Audience Interpretation, Routledge, London.
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Millerson, G. (2012), Television Production, 15th. Focal Press, London.
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Millerson, G. (1991), Lighting for Television & Film, 3rd. Focal Press, London.
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Nisbett, A. (1993), The Use of Microphones, Focal Press, London.
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Oren, T & Shahaf, S. (2012), Global Television Formats, Routledge, Oxford.
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Rumsey, F & McCormick, T. (2014), Sound and Recording: Applications & Theory, 7th. Focal Press, Oxford.
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Singleton-Turner, R. (2011), Cue & Cut: A Practical Approach to Working in Multi-Camera Studios, Manchester University Press, Manchester.
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Sonnenschein, D. (2001), Sound Design, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
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Thirkell, R. (2010), C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T. An Insiders Guide to Storytelling in Factual/Reality TV & Film, Methuen Drama, London.
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Theme-Ament, V. (2009), The Foley Grail: The Art of Performing Sound for Film, Games & Animation, Focal Press, London.
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Todorovic, A. (2006), Television Technology Demystified: A Non Technical Guide, Focal Press, London.
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Viers, R. (2012), The Location Sound Bible, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
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Viers, R. (2008), The Sound Effects Bible, Michael Wiese Productions, California.
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Webster, J, Phalen, P, & Lichty, L. (2013), Ratings Analysis: Audience Measurement and Analytics, 4th. Routledge, London.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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