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School:
School of Arts and Humanities
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
I (FHEQ Level 5)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2023-08-03
Module Leader:
David Easson
Version Number
2023.02
Learning Methods
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Guided Independent Study
Requirements
Recommended Prior Study
Recommended Prior Study
Professional Body Requirements
Broadcast Journalism Training Council
Synopsis
This module introduces you to key journalism techniques and skills in sports broadcasting and commentary. It offers technical and creative training in broadcast and online sports journalism. You will develop a range of writing, technical and voice skills to help you produce audio and video sports news output, along with… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
Weekly practical classes will be used as the basis for both critical analysis of sports media and the planning and production of broadcast and commentary pieces. Students will be given directed learning in preparation for the following week’s session. Students will take part in six newsdays, of which four will… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
The module will focus on key aspects of sports broadcasting and commentary, with a particular focus on video outputs. This will typically include: Researching sports newsSports news sources, including press conferences, press releases, contacts, sports news wires and online and social mediaUse of broadcast-quality video camerasUse of mobile devices to… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to examine the interplay of professional conventions in sports broadcasting and commentary.
2.
be able to recognise the specific technical, creative and professional demands of newsgathering in sports journalism.
3.
be able to recognise media law, compliance and health and safety issues as they relate to the production of sports broadcasting and commentary.
4.
be able to investigate and research relevant information in the coverage of and commentary on a range of sports.
5.
be able to demonstrate editorial, technical and broadcasting skills in the creation of sports journalism outputs
6.
be able to demonstrate planning and voice skills in sports commentary.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Project work
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Portfolio
Assessment 2: Portfolio
Assessment Criteria
The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Media, Journalism, Film and Drama subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and made available to students in module handbooks and on assessment briefs. In this module, the… For more content click the Read More button below.