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MAC442Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Advanced Broadcast News/Programme Production

This course, Advanced Broadcast News/Programme Production, is designed for undergraduate mass communication students. It provides an in-depth understanding of production techniques in broadcast stations, covering news and other programs. Students will learn to write and package broadcast programs, understand the roles of production personnel, and adapt to digital broadcast production. The course also offers opportunities to produce programs, enhancing practical skills and familiarity with industry requirements.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Broadcast NewsProgramme ProductionScript WritingDigital ProductionMedia Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Broadcast News Writing

2

Programme Production Techniques

3

Script Writing for Radio and TV

4

Digital Audio Production

5

Digital Video Production

6

Broadcast Management

7

Television Lighting

8

Camera Techniques

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Broadcast Journalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Programme Producer

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Content Editor

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Studio Technician

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Media Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Television BroadcastingRadio BroadcastingFilm ProductionDigital MediaAdvertising

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Broadcast News

6h

Unit 1: Understanding Broadcast News

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understanding Broadcast News, focusing on the technical definition of news and its nature in broadcasting.
•Identify and analyze the characteristics of broadcast news, including immediacy and conversational style.
•Discuss the criteria for selecting broadcast news, such as timeliness and audio-visual impact.

Unit 2: Newsgathering for Broadcast

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Newsgathering for Broadcast, emphasizing preparation for news gathering and methods of news gathering.
•Identify and understand the various sources of news stories, including physical and human sources.
•Practice identifying potential news stories and developing interview questions.

Week

2

Module 1: Broadcast News

4h

Unit 3: Writing Broadcast Copy

4 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Writing Broadcast Copy, focusing on writing styles for broadcast media and the qualities of a broadcast copy writer.
•Practice writing broadcast news, using conversational style and avoiding information overload.
•Review and edit news stories to conform to broadcast writing standards.

Week

3

Module 2: Putting the Radio/TV Story Together

6h

Unit 1: Packaging the News

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Packaging the News, focusing on organizing news packages and identifying different types of packages.
•Understand the standard parts of news packages, including visuals, interviews, and stand-ups.
•Organize and structure a news package for TV newscast.

Unit 2: TV: Writing to Still

3 study hours

•Study Unit 2: TV: Writing to Stills, focusing on using still visuals in television news and identifying types of visuals.
•Explain the terminologies used in TV news production and the process of building a screen.
•Write scripts showing how still visuals could be used effectively.

Week

4

Module 2: Putting the Radio/TV Story Together

6h

Unit 3: Writing the VO/SOT

3 study hours

•Study Unit 3: TV: Writing the VO and VO/SOT, focusing on writing voice-overs and voice-over/sound on tape segments.
•Practice producing scripts using VO and VO/SOT formats.
•Explain instructions given to the director and when to use different visuals.

Unit 4: Copy Editing and Producing

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Copy Editing and Producing, focusing on the necessity of copy editing and the copy editor's job.
•Practice editing copies for newscast and explain the duties of the copy editor.
•Identify the duties of the producer and plan a newscast effectively.

Week

5

Module 2: Putting the Radio/TV Story Together

4h

Unit 5: Delivering the News

4 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Delivering the News, focusing on broadcast presentation and the principles of presentation.
•Explain the news delivery process and the essentials of newscasters.
•Practice delivering news stories with appropriate tone and style.

Week

6

Module 3: Other Broadcast Programmes Production

6h

Unit 1: Classification of Broadcast Programmes

3 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Classification of Broadcast Programmes, focusing on the importance of programs and program types.
•Identify different programs on radio and television and explain their writing approaches.
•Discuss how different broadcast programs are produced.

Unit 2: Script Writing

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Script Writing, focusing on the meaning and importance of scripts and the qualities of a script writer.
•Identify the types and formats of scripts.
•Practice writing scripts for radio and television programs.

Week

7

Module 3: Other Broadcast Programmes Production

4h

Unit 3: Broadcast Programme Management

4 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Broadcast Programme Management, focusing on management and program management.
•Explain the importance of management in program production.
•Discuss programming and identify strategies for program scheduling.

Week

8

Module 3: Other Broadcast Programmes Production

4h

Unit 4: People behind Programme Production

4 study hours

•Study Unit 4: People behind Programme Production, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of various production personnel.
•Identify the duties of the producer, director, presenter, and other key staff.
•Explain the qualifications each personnel must possess.

Week

9

Module 4: Production Proper

6h

Unit 1: Production Procedure

3 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Production Procedure, focusing on investigating an idea and producing a show.
•Identify the steps to take in production and the various personnel involved.
•Learn how to schedule programs for a target audience and prepare a budget for production.

Unit 2: Stages of Production

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Stages of Production, focusing on the three stages of program production: pre-production, production, and post-production.
•Explain the production process and the job of the producer at each stage.
•Outline the activities involved in each stage of production.

Week

10

Module 4: Production Proper

6h

Unit 3: Elements of Production

3 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Elements of Production, focusing on radio and television production elements.
•Identify the elements of radio and television production and their characteristics.
•Explain how the elements function and their relevance in program production.

Unit 4: Shooting Techniques/Camera Movement

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Shooting Techniques/Camera Movement, focusing on parts of the camera and types of television cameras.
•Explain basic camera movement and identify basic camera operation techniques.
•Discuss camera movement and shots.

Week

11

Module 4: Production Proper

4h

Unit 5: Television Lighting

4 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Television Lighting, focusing on basic lighting objectives and the qualities of light.
•Identify the sources of light and explain the lighting instruments for television production.
•Practice balancing light intensities and applying lighting techniques.

Week

12

Module 5: Digital Broadcast Production

6h

Unit 1: Understanding Broadcast Digitisation

3 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Understanding Broadcast Digitisation, focusing on what digital broadcasting means and why it is important.
•Explain the process of digitization and outline the differences between analogue and digital broadcasting.
•Discuss the benefits of digitization in broadcast production.

Unit 2: Digital Radio Production

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Digital Radio Production, focusing on an overview of digital technology and digital studio equipment.
•Discuss the impact of digital radio production technology.
•Identify the aesthetic effects in radio production and explain digital audio editing.

Week

13

Module 5: Digital Broadcast Production

4h

Unit 3: Digital Television Production

4 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Digital Television Production, focusing on the basics of digital operation and digital television formats.
•Identify the various devices used in digital television production.
•Explain how digital devices are used in television production.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises (SAEs) thoroughly.

2

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

3

Practice writing scripts for different types of broadcast programs, applying conversational style and avoiding information overload.

4

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 camera shots and movements to production scenarios.

5

Develop a study schedule that allocates specific time slots for each unit, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

6

Practice editing audio and video segments using digital editing software to enhance practical skills.

7

Focus on understanding the differences between analogue and digital broadcasting, including the benefits of digitization.

8

Review the roles and responsibilities of various production personnel, including the producer, director, and floor manager.

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