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 –

 

  • Explain the basics of camera and visual grammar.
  • Discuss the broadcasting guidelines. 
  • Enumerate the basic techniques of broadcasting.

 

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Online Television: Formats, Content and Presentation, 
  • Youtube Channels, 
  • OTT streaming Platforms
Essential Readings: 
  • Aggarwal,VirBala and Gupta, V. S. (2012). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi. Neha Publishers and Distributors. 
  • Mihir,B. (2006). Bollywood: A History. New Delhi. Lotus Collections.
  • Kumar,Keval J.(2005). Mass Communication in India. Mumbai. Jaico Publishing House.
  • Soni,Sudhir. (2013). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi.Y Kings Books.
  • Upadyaya, Gaurav K. (2018). Communication and Mass Communication: Concept and Process. Delhi.Rajat Publications.
  • Vill'anilam, J.V. (2004). Communication and Mass Communication in India New Delhi. B.R. Publishing Corporation.
References: 
  • Boyd, A. (2000). Broadcasting Journalism: Techniques of Radio &TelevisionNews.New Delhi. Focal Press.
  • Chatterjee, P. C.(1991). Broadcasting In India. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
  • Fleming, C.(2002). The Radio Handbook. London.Routledge.
  • Narayan, S.(2014). Globalization and Television: A Study of the Indian Experience1990-2010. New Delhi. Oxford University Press. 
  • Srivastava, K. M.(2005). Broadcast Journalism in the 21st Century. New Delhi.Sterling Publications.

E-Resources:

 

Reference Journals

  • Media Watch
  • The Indian Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Journal of Media and Communication
  • Amity Journal of Media and Communication Studies
  • International Journal of Communication
  • Critical Studies in Media Communication
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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