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304305 (v.2) Film and Television 524 - Broadcast Video Workshop I


 

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

304291 (v.2) Film and Television 521 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version

Syllabus:

Develops skills in the use of portable video production equipment and its application in a broadcast environment. Work on projects developed by the students themselves, and on news and current affairs projects in association with Broadcast Journalism students.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the basic processes of broadcast television production, with a particular emphasis on multi-cam, studio-based production. Been able to carry out the various roles and functions associated with multi-camera, studio-based production. Understood the interface between location and studio program content and be able to incorporate both in productions. Understood the interface between location and studio program content and be able to incorporate both in productions. Understood the roles of, and relationships between, key elements of the broadcast industry such as journalist/reporters and production crews and understand the role of the latter in news and current affairs production. Been able to make informed decisions in relation to stylistic, technical and economic aspects of productions on which they occupy roles. A knowledge of the studio production techniques used in various genres of television programs.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Amyes, T. (1998), Audio Post-Production in Video and Film (second edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Browne, S. E. (1998), Non-Linear Editing Basics. Oxford, Focal Press. Chater, K. (1998), Production Research: an introduction. Oxford, Focal Press. Fairweather, R. (1998), Basic Studio Directing. Oxford, Focal Press. Lyver, D. (1999), Basics of Video Sound (second edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Lyver, D, and Swainson, G. (1999), Basics of Video Lighting (second edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Millerson, G. (1998), The Technique of Television Production (third edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Rowlands, A.l. (1998), The Television PA's Handbook (second edition). Oxford, Focal Press.

Unit Texts:

Ward, P., Bermingham, A. and Wherry, C. (2000), Multiskilling for Television Production. Focal Press, Oxford.
 

Field of Education:

 100701 Audio Visual Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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