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:
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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 Assessment
60.00%
Project
40.00%
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