Introduction to Broadcast Newsroom Operations

Broadcast Newsroom Operation

Level 1
Credit Value:20
Learning Hours:200

Hand in dates- End of May

Research Portfolio:50%
Practical Project:50%

Aims of Module

• Introduction to the notion of “news agenda” and TV newsroom operations
• Allow development of a programme format
• Allow students to manage a practical project in a specific area of interest
• Back-time their broadcast to fit in with network discipline (schedule of programmes)
• Allow students to manage appropriate pre-production, production, post and archiving techniques.

Knowledge and understanding

• An understanding how TV operates
• An understanding of tutorial techniques
• An understanding of planning requirements
• Research, Negotiation and production management skills

Task:
We have been asked to research interesting news stories or come up with an news story idea that the group could discuss and evaluate.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097330/Daniel-Stringer-speaks-hate-crime-attack-Asian-gang-left-fighting-sight.html