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MD6401: Live Broadcast

Module Title Live Broadcast
Module Code MD6401
Module Tutor Jason Griffiths
School Media
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

This module brings together radio production skills and knowledge into the context of live broadcasting. Emphasis will be placed on team working to produce a live broadcast to professional standards.

Indicative Syllabus

This module brings production skills acquired in earlier modules into the context of live broadcasting. It begins with a series of seminars & practical sessions to familiarise students with the live broadcast environment and its specific demands. Students will work in teams to devise, plan, market & produce a live broadcast aimed at a specified audience. Students will be expected to demonstrate professional standards in all elements of the planning and execution of an engaging broadcast. Support will be provided in regular tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Work to a professional standard in a live broadcast environment
  2. Produce appropriately structured and paced engaging live content
  3. Create and market innovative and engaging content in response to audience demands
  4. Evaluate the key editorial and production processes of live broadcasting including the constraints and possibilities involved
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 84
Independent Learning Hours: 216
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 70% Coursework: Group work, other: 1 Hour Broadcast.
002: 30% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 Words.
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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