Module Content

In this module, students will consider how their subject-specific skills can be applied to advanced broadcast situations, utilising methodological approaches and enhanced hardware/software and processes; in order to initiate, develop and realise a variety of broadcast media-based solutions.
Students will initially conduct research into processes, reflecting on the production legacy, techniques will be explored and appraised and new solutions and ideas will be contextualised and formulated.
Students will apprise functionality and practicality of process & device application using exemplars from a range of production genres and landscapes.
Typical ‘scenario response’ based learning will be formed around the following potential areas:

• TV and studio equipment & connectivity
• Studio design & technical operations
• Broadband technologies and solutions
• Outside broadcast and presentation technology
• Communication paths
• Special techniques for ‘events’
• Applied effects & graphics
• Production management

Contemporary evolving technologies including; streaming video, participatory Media and Social Networking

Teaching Methods

Students will develop content from broadcast that is both innovative and advanced. Typically, students will work towards the development of two main artefacts; A production VT & broadcast content to fill a commercial slot. Initial assignments will address key areas of Television broadcasting and will allow students to develop individual and group responses to technological anomalies in broadcast. The module will develop a proactive response to the need for specific niche and mainstream content and will further develop skills in utilising and manipulating technologies used in broadcast content generation.
Lectures from academics and industry professionals will form the structure of the module; Processes and technologies will form the content. Experiential learning fuelled by scenario-based activities will culminate in a precise and well managed final year production.
Evidence considered for assessment of advanced process could typically include:
Live Outside Broadcast
Interactive Media (digital two way)
Live Streams/Casts & conferencing
LIVE TV (1 take)
Signers or Subtitles
Advanced graphics
Advanced use of Chroma & P.I.P.
Live Performance
High Speed video capture
Use of POV cam/visualiser integration
GoPro & Environments

Assessment Methods

This module is assessed through one VT segment & response and one Studio programme & response.