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Core Module Information
Module title: TV Development (COG)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD09158
Module leader: Damien Swarbrick
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:

On this module you will look at the constantly changing TV marketplace, the genres, choices and agendas that influence non scripted programme commissioning and production in the UK and internationally. You will examine the roles of researcher and development producer and how their tasks change during production. You will explore how to develop an idea and produce the relevant paperwork: briefs and treatments. You will be introduced to a range of research techniques and to a wide range of research sources. You will develop skills in information collection and demonstrate understanding of the building-blocks needed for non-scripted productions including finding and selecting contributors, location scouting, archive research and compliance.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate & develop ideas for multi-genre programme content for TV.

LO2: Formulate a treatment suitable for commissioning processes in non-scripted TV genres.

LO3: Apply knowledge gained to demonstrate an understanding of TV research and development processes.

LO4: Demonstrate an awareness of the relevant legal requirements, ethical considerations and copyright issues involved in TV productions.

LO5: Critically reflect on the changing TV marketplace and the range of platforms, outputs and approaches to content delivery and distribution.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CITYGLASGOW
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Damien Swarbrick
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 36 Weekly lectures and screenings covering topics within Television Development, such as audiences, TV marketplaces, genres, choices and agendas that influence non scripted programme commissioning and production in the UK and internationally.
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study where you will develop your ideas and research programmes and broadcasting processes.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 11 , WORDS= 1500 words You will develop your idea into a full Treatment. This will comprise an outline of the proposed programme and should also include relevant compliance documentation information, health and safety assessment, technical requirements and show an awareness of budgeting for your programme based upon the tariffs given on the broadcasters commissioning websites.
Learning Log 30 3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 1500 words You will produce a reflective Logbook that will record your progress on the module and demonstrate how you have engaged with current working practices in the unfolding media landscape
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3 Week 7 HOURS= 10 minutes You will pitch an idea for an unscripted programme to a panel, This assessment can be completed in an alternative format as a 5-minute A/V submission, delivered either pre-recorded or live.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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