Television Programme Production

Paper Code: 
24JMC221
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to analyse the characteristics of television as a medium, formats of TV programmes, news gathering, and OTT and examine the structure and properties of cameras, their controls, lens systems and image sensors and learning about broadcast technologies, broadcast standards, satellite systems and transmission technologies.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

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Learning outcome

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

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24JMC221

 

Television Programme Production

(Theory)

CO43: Evaluate the basics of TV production and visual grammar principles.

CO44: Assess the impact of camera settings and use of camera accessories for specific production requirements.

CO45: Analyse different lighting techniques and types of sound used in television production.

CO46: Evaluate the principles of editing, and compare different editing techniques.

CO47: Examine the role and significance of Broadcast technologies in TV production.

CO48: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test Semester end examinations Quiz Assignment Presentation, and Individual projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Exploring Television Production
  • Characteristics of Television as a medium
  • Formats of TV Programmes
  • Three Stages of Production
  • Production Format: Single-camera shoot and multi-camera shoot
  • Visual Grammar – Camera Movement, Types of Shots, Concept of continuity and Imaginary line
  • ENG vs EFP
  • TV News essentials
  • Online Television: Formats, Content and Presentation
  • OTT streaming Platforms

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Mastering Camera Technology
  • Structure of Camera and Camera Controls
  • Image sensors – CCD, 3CCD and CMOS
  • Camera Lenses – Types, Lens systems
  • Still image formats
  • Colour temperature – white and black balance
  • Camera Accessories

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Illuminating Production: Light, Sound, and Atmosphere
  • Understanding light – Natural, Artificial, Hard, Soft, Directional, Highlights, Shadows and Silhouettes
  • Lighting Techniques - Three point, Four Point and creative Lighting
  • Types of lights
  • Lighting Equipment and Lighting Accessories
  • Types of sound - Natural sound, Ambience Sound, Diegetic, Non-diegetic, Lip Synchronised and Voice overs
  • Microphones - Introduction and types

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Editing Techniques and Principles
  • Process of Editing
  • Linear and Non-linear Editing
  • On-line and Off-line Editing
  • Principles of Editing- Matching Actions, Continuity, Matching Tone, Cut in , Cut away, Jump cut, compression and expansion of time, Cross cutting, Circular and Non-Linear cutting and Axial cut

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Television Broadcasting
  • Video and Broadcast Technology - Analogue and Digital Technology
  • Broadcast Standards - NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV
  • Satellite systems and transmission technologies - Terrestrial, Cable and Satellite (C&S), DTH, IPTV and Conditional Access System
  • Public Broadcasters
  • Prasar Bharati Guidelines
  • Code of Ethics and Broadcasting
  • Standards by NBA (News Broadcasters’ Association)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Belavadi, V. (2008). Video Production. Oxford University Press.
  • Sharma, J. K. (2003). Digital Broadcasting Journalism. Authors Press.
  • Ajyer, B. (2005). Digital Newsroom. Authors Press.
  • Gandhi, V. P. (2009). Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting. Kanishka Publishers, Distributors.
  • Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends. Kanishka Publishers, Distributors.
  • Zettl, H. (2006). Handbook of Television Production. New Delhi: Wads Worth.

 

References: 
  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press.
  • Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis.
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press.
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge.
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning.
  • Shu, L. (2016). Digital television systems. CRC Press.
  • Klotz, A. (2018). Satellite basics for everyone: An illustrated guide to satellites for non-technical and technical people. SATFIND.CO.UK.
  • Raboy, M. (Ed.). (2018). Public broadcasting for the 21st century. Routledge.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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