Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1532 (v.8) Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Practical development of skills in the use of portable video production equipment and its application in a broadcast environment. Includes work on projects development, on news, current affairs and individual topics in association with broadcast Journalism students. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will- Understand the basic processes of broadcast television production, with a particular emphasis on multi-cam, studio based production. Be able to carry out the various roles and functions associated with multi-camera, studio based production. Understand the interface between location and studio program content and be able to incorporate both in productions. Understand the roles of, and relationships between key elements of the broadcast industry such as journalism/reporters and production crews, and understand the role of the latter in the news and current affairs production. Be able to make informed decisions in relation to stylistic, technical and economic aspects of productions on which they occupy roles.Have 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: | No prescibed references. |
Unit Texts: | Ward, P., Bermingham A., Wherry, C. (2000) Multiskilling for Television Production, Focal Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Attendance and Participation 20%, Journalism Story 20%, Process Field Shot 10%, Program Analysis and Discussion 15%, Studio Production 35%. This by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100701 Audio Visual Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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