Television Programme Production

Paper Code: 
JMC 321
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Understand the basics of writing for television programmes.
  • Use both mobile and professional video camera for shooting visuals.
  • Understand the process of TV production and video editing techniques.

Course Outcome (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper   Code

Paper Title

JMC

321

Television Programme Production

CO59:Students will be able to write scripts for television news stories, special stories and on the spot reporting.

CO60:Students will be able to cover events and news based stories using mobile phones, video cameras.

CO61:Students will anchor, present and able to produce television news bulletin.

CO62:Students will acquire skills and techniques of television media production.

CO63:Students will be able to do the editing both offline and online programme of television with using the softwares

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion Tool (Power Point Presentation)

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and Television production.

 

Learning activities for the students:

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

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Visual Communication: Concept and Process, Principles and tools of visual Communication Visual perception; Use of visual across media

Basics of Television Broadcasting: Television as a Medium, Public service  v/s Private Broadcasting, Satellite and Terrestrial Transmission and Broadcasting v/s Narrowcasting, DTH, MOJO (Mobile Journalism)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Writing for Television, Concept and  Idea Generation, Value addition, News services and agencies, Treatment, Story, Script writing, Screenplay and Storyboarding. Anchor heads, Sub-titles, Scrolls; Structure of TV news rooms, Assignment Desk, Production Desk, Visual Sources.

15.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Video Camera: Types and Characteristics; Single Camera  Shooting, Camera Operations, Basic Camera Shots, Angles and Movements,  Shooting Techniques : Color Balancing, Picture Composition, Maintaining Continuity, Imaginary Line.

Multi Camera shooting: Characteristics, TV Studio set-up, Production Control Room, Outdoor Broadcast, Planning TV studio programmes. TV programme formats.

15.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Studio Luminaire and Lamps; TV Lighting & its functions; Three point lightning, Bounce lighting, High key & Low key lightning, Outdoor lighting, Reflectors; Studio sets & props; Make-up. Sound: Basic Characteristics, Microphones, Sound Recording

10.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Video Editing: Functions & Techniques, Rough Cut, Transitions. Continuity, Use of Cutaways, AB Roll Editing, Digital effects and Post Production, Graphics

Essential Readings: 
  1. Desai M. (2009).Television and Cultural Crisis: An Analysis of Transnational Television in India. New Delhi. Concept Publishing Company.
  2. Gandhi,V (2009). Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting. New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.
  3. Gerald, K. (2004). Writing for Television .Chandigarh. Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Harris, Christopher R. and Lester, Paul M. (2001). Visual Journalism: A Guide for New Media Professionals. New Delhi. Pearson.
  5. Laurence M. (1974). The Right Way to Use a Camera Calcutta. Rupa Co.
  6. Riber,J. (2005)Writing and Producing for Television and Film. New Delhi. Sage.
  7. Mehta, N. (2009). Television in India. New York. Routledge.
  8. Vasuki, B. (2008).  Video Production New York. Oxford University Press.
  9. Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends.  New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.
  10. Zettl, H. (2008). Television Production Handbook. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth.

 

References: 
  1. Rober, M. (2000). An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media: Script Writing essentials across the Genres. Oxford. Focal Press.
  2. Underwood, R. (2017). Roll!: Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens. New York. Focal Press.

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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