Overview

This course will introduce students to the basic skills and techniques which will enable them to explore the principles of media production through creative work.

This course will give you to the foundation skills and techniques which will enable you to explore the principles of media production through creative work. There will be an opportunity for you to work as an individual, and to work in groups to produce two short media texts, using broadcast standard equipment. The workshops will also teach you how to analyse your own work within the context of theory, and to establish a relationship between media production theory and practice.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Threshold (40%+)Submitted work is adequate and shows an acceptable level of competence as follows: Generally accurate but with omissions and errors. Assertions are made without clear supporting evidence or reasoning. Has structure but is lacking in clarity and therefore relies on the reader to make links and assumptions. Draws on a relatively narrow range of material.

-good -Good (50%+)Submitted work is competent throughout and occasionally distinguished by superior style, approach and choice of supporting materials. It demonstrates: Good structure and logically developed arguments. At least in parts draws on material that has been sourced and assessed as a result of independent study, or in a way unique to the student. Assertions are, in the main, backed by evidence and sound reasoning. Accuracy and presentation in an appropriate academic style.Very Good (60%+) Submitted work is competent throughout and distinguished by superior style, approach and choice of supporting materials. It demonstrates: Very good structure and logically developed arguments. Draws on material that has been sourced and assessed as a result of independent study, or in a way unique to the student. Assertions are backed by evidence and sound reasoning. Accuracy and presentation in an appropriate academic style.

-excellent -Excellent (70%+) Submitted work is of an outstanding quality and excellent in one or more of the following ways: Has originality of exposition with the student's own thinking being readily apparent. Provides clear evidence of extensive and relevant independent study.* Arguments are laid down with clarity and provide the reader with successive stages of consideration to reach conclusions.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the processes by which media texts are produced.

• Demonstrate technical skills in video and radio production.

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a production team.

• Examine the process of media production in relation to media production theory.