304286 (v.2) Film and Television 514 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

304291 (v.2) Film and Television 521 - 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 localbroadcast and production industries, their current state and future development.

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, economical 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:

Cunningham, Stuart and Miller, Toby. (1994), Contemporary Australian Television. Sydney, University of New South Wales Press. Turner, Graeme. and Cunningham, S. (2000), The Australian TV Book. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Williams, Raymond. (1990), Television: Technology and Cultural Form (second edition). London, Routledge.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y