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
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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. |
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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. |
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 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. |
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Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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