301038 (v.3) Film and Television 214 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1531 (v.8) Film and Television 111 - History of Screen Language or any previous version AND 1532 (v.8) Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version
Syllabus:	Four modules which present an introductory study of the development of television as both a medium and as an industry. Begins with the invention of television and follows its international development as a news medium before turning to focus on the local broadcast and production industries, their current state and future possibilities.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the history of news and factual television production, both internationally and in Australia. An understanding of the essential links between the technological, economic and cultural aspects of news and factual television production. A knowledge of the various fact-based genres of television programs and how they are produced and programmed. An understanding of key issues which have impacted on television production and distribution historically, particularly those affecting news and current affairs programming. The ability to make more informed decisions in relation to stylistic, technical and economic aspects of their own productions.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Williams, R. (1990), Television: technology and cultural form (second edition). London, Routledge. Cunningham, Stuart. and Miller, Toby. (1994), Contemporary Australian television. Sydney, University of New South Wales. Turner, Graeme. and Cunningham, Stuart. (2000), The Australia TV book. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Cunningham, Stuart. and Turner, Graeme. (eds.) (2002), The media and communications in Australia. Sydney, Allen and Unwin.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment 1 20%, Assessment 2 40%, Assessment 3 20%, Participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Semester 2 Y