This module is organised around a work experience placement undertaken at a business relevant to the Year in Television and Online Broadcasting course. All students will be offered a placement at KMTV which will including regular shifts at the station throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. The frequency and timing of shifts will be arranged by KMTV.
At KMTV, students will learn the fundamentals of broadcasting for various audiences in a practical setting in various departments including work on documentaries, commissioned TV series and commercial videos for clients, organisations and registered charities.
Placements are likely to include:
• Television producing & scheduling
• Presenting for online and broadcast television
• Series researching
• Video editing
• Camera operation
• Broadcast Gallery operation
• Live streaming (technical and creative methods)
• Commercial video creation (working to client briefs)
• Multi-platform social media content creation and delivery
Each student will be placed into a shift pattern that would see them work on average 18 hours a week and will be accessed based on a portfolio of work that will include a social media campaign, a commercial video, evidence of work on television episodes and a presenter showreel.
Should it be the case that a placement is partially or wholly undeliverable - the Centre will work with individual students to locate a suitable alternative provider.
Work experience: approximately 432 hours of supervised work experience
Independent study: 166 hours
Total hours: 600 hours
Year in Television and Online Broadcasting – compulsory module
Main assessment methods
100% coursework (assessed on a pass/fail basis), that includes:
Logbook (1,000 words) – 20%
Portfolio – 80% *
* Students must pass the portfolio to pass the module.
Reassessment methods
100% coursework
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Produce work that uses the effective manipulation of sound, images, and text, including a systematic understanding of relevant industry standards and how they are defined and achieved
8.2 Demonstrate critical understanding of different formats for delivery of linear and non-linear content on different media platforms.
8.3 Interact with commissioning and funding structures in the television industry.
8.4 Demonstrate a practical and critical understanding of the ethical, regulatory and legal considerations relevant to television and video production.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Work in flexible, creative and independent ways showing self-discipline and awareness of professional standards in a working environment
9.2 Collate, organise and deploy ideas and information clearly
9.3 Organise and manage supervised and self-directed projects
9.4 Work productively in a group or a team, showing the ability to listen, contribute and lead effectively
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