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

On this module you will further develop your understanding of contemporary television production in scripted formats. You will research and analyse the different approaches and styles of filming for location and studio based scripted production such as one-off dramas, series, continuing drama series (i.e. soaps) and comedy based formats such as ‘sit-coms' and sketch shows as well as new forms for on-line delivery. Working in groups you will investigate, identify and practise the production techniques that are used in these programmes. Content in this module will be practice and workshop-led and will require students to collaborate together to devise, research and produce a completed short form or pilot television programme. An enhanced level of production content and quality will be required with a clear progression from TV Non-scripted Production and TV Scriptwriting and will involve higher competencies, skills and professional rigour. Each group will allocate specific roles and responsibilities to each individual member of the team. You will produce a Role Production File which will detail your role in the production and include all the relevant paperwork associated with that role in the project: i.e. research; treatments, scripts, camera scripts, design drawings, risk assessments, schedules and call sheets, music clearances etc. Each group will produce a location/and/or studio based short scripted programme or pilot. This will depend on the genre and format which you have devised. You will also reflect on the progress of the production and on the development of your individual knowledge and skills in an on-line learning log.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply knowledge and understanding of the genres and formats of scripted production in contemporary television and of the diverse approaches across a range of different channels and new media.

LO2: Demonstrate your research skills in content development and production management relevant to your specialist role within a team.

LO3: Contribute effectively in a specialist role, making effective use of enhanced technical & production skills as part of a team to execute the production of a pilot or short form programme.

LO4: Critically reflect on your contribution to the production process of the short or pilot and across the module, situating it within the context of global broadcasting and creative industries.

LO5: Critically evaluate scripted production, demonstrating informed, concise and articulate writing skills.