Core Module Information
Module title: TV Studio Production

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LMD09139
Module leader: Derek Livesey
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

You will be trained in the different production roles and skills needed for multi-camera studio programmes. You will be put into groups which will work together on a number of formative studio-based projects building towards a multi-item programme. You will reflect on your own progress and record the development of your practice skills and knowledge and understanding of the broadcasting industry in the production log.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional television studio crew.

LO2: Collaborate as part of a television production team and apply knowledge of the technical skills required for filming, including multi-camera operation, sound recording, vision mixing and editing.

LO3: Work together with fellow students in studio 'Production Days' to produce a multi-item programme and demonstrate television production skills for a range of different studio-based programmes.

LO4: Critically reflect on current professional practice in TV studio and multi-camera production.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Derek Livesey
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 26 In lectures you will be shown professional broadcast examples of TV studio based productions. The various genres selected for viewing will demonstrate a wide range of outputs across factual, entertainment, live current affairs and genre productions such as quiz shows, panel shows and competition formats.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 52 You will explore the TV studio resources in order to become familiar with the technology, grammar and workflow involved in the delivery of multi-genre TV studio based productions.
Online Guided independent study 122 Most of your guided independent study will be spent watching professional broadcast outputs as per the published viewing list provided by the module leader, in order to deepen your understanding of the TV studio genre.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 20 - 25 mins You will be allocated a production team which will produce a professional level TV programme. This production will include studio based interviews, artistic performances, pre recorded green screen (CSO) inserts and will feature live elements which employ the grammar, approach and editorial ambition of contemporary outputs.
Learning Log 40 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2000 words You will write a critical reflection of your experiences in the TV Studio and what you have learnt. This submission will also include a review of your own group's development and creative approach to producing the Assessment 1 programme. You will also interview a broadcast practitioner in order to widen your knowledge and understanding of craft in the professional environment.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Derek Livesey
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 0.35 Project - Practical
Learning Log 40 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2000 Learning Log
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LMD09139 TV Studio Presentation