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:
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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
%
Project
60.00%
Practical
40.00%
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