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In this module you will engage with a range of entertainment formats, such as quiz, game, talent and chat shows as well as factual entertainment. You will analyse and practise the production skills and techniques appropriate to the formats. You will examine the role of popular entertainment within broadcasting schedules and the industry and also the scope of international formats. Working in groups you will devise your own ideas for an entertainment programme. The best of the ideas will be selected to be developed and produced as 15 minute pilot programmes by the groups. You will work together in specific roles to realise the productions. The teaching on this module will be closely linked to the specific technical requirements for the professional delivery of each group’s chosen pilot format. Students will produce a role production file which will contain all the necessary pre-production and research documentation relevant to your role. You will document individual achievements and professional practice in your on-line log. There will be practical exercises and master-classes throughout the module designed to enhance your technical and production skills, including multi-camera studio production, gallery direction, vision mixing and post production.

LO1: Develop and work with knowledge and understanding of contemporary entertainment television production and of the diverse approaches across a range of different channels and new media.
LO2: Anticipate and appraise production requirements specific to your role as part of a team, in the research, development and production of an entertainment pilot.
LO3: Make effective use of enhanced technical & production skills within a specialist role.

LO4: Develop personal and production management and communication skills.

LO5: Extract core issues and confidently analyse themes relating to contemporary television entertainment genres and formats, with reference to UK and international broadcast and creative media industries.