Module Details

Module Code: JOUR9004
Title: Visual Broadcasting
Long Title: Visual Broadcasting
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3210 - Journalism
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the students to learn the skills of TV and online video production, particularly documentary making and how to package short documentaries for new media. Students will move from news journalism to current affairs and documentary production. They will discover the different roles in documentary production, including researcher, producer and director. They will learn how to conceive and develop effective media documentaries.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Construct creative, imaginative reports for broadcast and digital media
LO2 Develop current affairs and documentary ideas to an industry standard
LO3 Analyse the difference between public service and commercial broadcast media approaches
LO4 Critically evaluate different methods of production
LO5 Design video and packages for broadcast
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Narrative Video
Students will develop a keen awareness of narrative structure in a visual environment. Through research and storyboarding they learn how to effectively turn their recorded video into engaging content.
Mobile Journalism
Explore the uses of this recent form of journalism. Utilise consumer hardware including smartphones and tablets in conjunction with apps to create professional quality video content for multiple platforms.
Practical Skills
Students will be taught the basics in how to film and record sound and pictures. They will be also be shown how to edit and create short but powerful media documentaries.
Media Content Presentation
How to produce live and pre-recorded video content. How to produce, report and direct for documentary as well as construct and edit video presentations. How to think visually and creatively using audio visual skills to make the most of new media. How to deconstruct and analyse media audiences in order to target content effectively.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Video Proposal – Critical analysis and evaluation of subject and editorial approaches.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Construction of Video Package using supplied material
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Video Project – TV project. A short video documentary or report
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on the skills of digital video capture and editing. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical Video Editing Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learners practice of digital video capture and editing skills. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Maxim Jago. (2015), Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe Press Books, USA, [ISBN: 9780134309989].
  • Steve Hill, Paul Bradshaw. (2019), Mobile First Journalism- Producing News for Social and Interactive Media, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138289314].
  • Anthony Q. Artis. (2014), The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide, 2nd. Focal Press, [ISBN: 9780240824154].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sheila Curran Bernard. (2010), Documentary Storytelling: Creative Nonfiction on Screen, 3rd. Focal Press, [ISBN: 9780415843300].
  • Cathrine Kellison. (2008), Producing for TV and new media, 2nd. Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240810872].
  • Michael Bromley and Tom O'Malley. (1997), A Journalism Reader (Communication and Society), Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415141362].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HJDCC_9 Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Content Creation 2 Mandatory