Core Module Information
Module title: TV Studio Production (COG)

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

Module code: LMD09175
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:

You will be trained in the range of creative, technical, and production management roles required for contemporary multi-camera studio production, including directing, producing, vision mixing, camera operation, sound, lighting, floor management, graphics, and production coordination. In groups you will work collaboratively on a series of formative studio-based tasks, developing the skills and workflows required to produce a multi-item programme. Throughout the module, you will reflect on your own progress and document the development of your practical skills, professional practice, and understanding of the evolving broadcast and media production industries in a 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: 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
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CITYGLASGOW
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Damien Swarbrick
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
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. Academic reading will also be assigned.
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.
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 Working as part of a production team, you will collaboratively plan, produce, and deliver a professional-standard multi-camera television programme. The production will incorporate studio interviews, live artistic performances, pre-recorded chroma key (CSO) inserts, and live studio elements, demonstrating the technical, editorial, and production practices associated with contemporary studio and broadcast media. Through your allocated production role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of the programme while applying professional workflows, teamwork, and production management skills.
Learning Log 40 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2000 words You will produce an individual critical reflection evaluating your contribution to the studio production process and the development of your professional practice throughout the module. Drawing on your experiences in the TV studio, you will critically analyse the knowledge, technical skills, and collaborative approaches you have developed. Your submission will also evaluate your group's planning, development, and creative approach to producing the Assessment 1 programme, reflecting on both the production process and the final outcome.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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