Television Programme Production

Paper Code: 
JMC 221
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Understand the basics of camera and visual grammar.
  • Understand the broadcasting guidelines.
  • Understand the basic techniques of broadcasting.

 

Learning Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to understand the functioning of electronic media
  2. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the basic techniques of TV broadcasting.
  3. Students will be able to have an understanding of TV content creation.
  4. Students will have the knowledge of Basics of Camera.
  5. Students will have basic knowledge of online TV formats and OTT platforms.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper   Code

Paper Title

JMC

221

Television Programme Production

CO30: Students will be able to understand the functioning of electronic media CO31: Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the basic techniques of TV broadcasting.

CO32: Students will be able to have an understanding of TV content creation.

CO33: Students will have the knowledge of Basics of Camera.

CO34: Students will have basic knowledge of online TV formats and OTT platforms

 

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

 

15.00
Unit I: 

Characteristics of Television as a medium, Television and Digital image, Camera Shots, Camera Angles and Camera Movements, Types of Camera: Drone, Spy, Wire, Wall Mount Camera

 

10.00
Unit II: 

Basic parts of Camera, camera lens system, 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 III: 

Production Format: Single-camera shoot, Multi-camera shoot, Television Newsroom setup. Elements of a Television News Story: Gathering, ENG, Writing/Reporting. Introduction to Recording and Editing sound

 

10.00
Unit IV: 

Public Broadcasters, Prasar Bharati Guidelines, Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards by NBA (News Broadcasters’ Association),Growth of Private,International, National and Regional TV Networks and fierce competition for ratings. TRP and BARC

 

10.00
Unit V: 

Online Television: Formats, Content and Presentation, Youtube Channels, OTT streaming Platforms

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Aggarwal,VirBala and Gupta, V. S. (2012). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi. Neha Publishers and Distributors.
  2. Mihir,B. (2006). Bollywood: A History. New Delhi. Lotus Collections.
  3. Kumar,Keval J.(2005). Mass Communication in India. Mumbai. Jaico Publishing House.
  4. Soni,Sudhir. (2013). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi.Y Kings Books.
  5. Upadyaya, Gaurav K. (2018). Communication and Mass Communication: Concept and Process. Delhi.Rajat Publications.
  6. Vill'anilam, J.V. (2004). Communication and Mass Communication in India New Delhi. B.R. Publishing Corporation.

 

References: 
  1. Boyd, A. (2000). Broadcasting Journalism: Techniques of Radio &TelevisionNews.New Delhi. Focal Press.
  2. Chatterjee, P. C.(1991). Broadcasting In India. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
  3. Fleming, C.(2002). The Radio Handbook. London.Routledge.
  4. Narayan, S.(2014). Globalization and Television: A Study of the Indian Experience1990-2010. New Delhi. Oxford University Press.
  5. Srivastava, K. M.(2005). Broadcast Journalism in the 21st Century. New Delhi.Sterling Publications.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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