Introduction to Broadcast Media

Paper Code: 
CJMC 301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Understand the features of TV and Radio as mass media.
  2. Familiarize with the structure and usage of video camera.
  3. Understand the process and working style of production department (both radio and tv).

 

15.00
Unit I: 

Characteristics of Radio as a Medium, Basics of Sound; Concepts of Sound-Scape; Types of Sound-Sync, Non-Sync, Natural Sound, Ambience Sound; Sound Design- Meaning with examples from different forms, Sound Recording Techniques; Introduction and Types of Microphones.

 

 

10.00
Unit II: 

Characteristics of Television as a Medium; Still Image, Moving Picture Concept; Electronic Image, Television Image, Digital Image, Edited Image Visual-Visual Culture; Changing Ecology of Images, Visual Perspective, Visual Grammar – Camera Movement, Types of Shots Concept of Continuity, Imaginary Line

 

10.00
Unit III: 

Structure of Camera: Single and 3-CCD, Camera Basics: Viewfinder, Camera Lens Systems and Controls, White and Black Balance; Handling the Camera: Contrast Ratio, Aspect Ratio, -Exposure and Zebra, Shutter Speeds; Focusing Methods: Selective Focus, Follow Focus, Rack Focus, Depth-of-field

 

15.00
Unit IV: 

Production Format: Single-Camera shoot, Multi-Camera shoot, Elements of a Television News Story: Gathering, Writing/Reporting, Elements of a Television News Bulletins, Basics of Editing for TV- Basic Softwares and Techniques (for editing a news capsule), Introduction to Recording and Editing Sound. (Editing news capsule only)

 

10.00
Unit V: 

Broadcast News: Critical Issues and Debates; Public Service Broadcasters - AIR and DD News - Changing Character of Television News, 24 hrs news format, News Production Cycle, News as Event- Performance and Construction, Radio and TV Vision

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Video Production (2008). Vasuki Belavadi, Oxford University Press, New York.
  • Digital Broadcasting Journalism (2003). J.K. Sharma.Authors Press, Delhi.
  • Digital Newsroom (2005).BalakrishanAjyer.Authors Press, Delhi.
  • Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting (2009). VedPrakeshGandhi.Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi.
  • Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends (2008).  Angela Wadia, Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi.
  • Handbook of Television Production (2006).ZettlWadsWorth, New Delhi.
  • Writing and Producing for Television and Film (2005).Esta de FossardandJhnRiber. Sage, New Delhi.
  • Television and Film Production: Recent Trends and Future Prospects (2012). Angela Wadia.Kanishka Publishers and Distributers, New Delhi.
  • Visual Journalism: A Guide for News Media Professionals (2016). Sudhanshu Digar. Random Publications, New Delhi.
  • Writing for Television (2004). Gerald KelseyUnistar Books Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh.
  • The Right Way to Use a Camera (1974). Laurence Mallory.Rupa Co., Calcutta.

 

References: 
  • News Bulletins in English and Hindi on National and Private channels (as teaching material)
  • Documentary- ‘The future of Television News.’

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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