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Patsy Mullan
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
M1 Identify and apply To achieve M1 you must demonstrate an effective approach to study and
strategies to find An effective approach to study and research research in researching and understanding a range of studio based
appropriate solutions has been applied. programmes as set out in the brief.
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M1, D3 is required.
Assignment brief
Scenario
Undertake research about three different types of TV Studio Productions, one with extremely high
production costs and two medium based production productions. Consider the genre conventions of the
different programmes and the narrative structures employed for each.
Make an analysis of the technical characteristics of the three selected programmes.
Present your work as an academic essay with quotations and reference to research as support for the
points you wish to make. Your essay must specifically deal with the assessment criteria as set for
learning outcome one in this unit. Consider the unit content listed above and deal with each point
raised to analyse the TV studio programmes you have chosen.
Task 2. Consider and analyse aspects of each programme such as narrative structure: content;
sequences; pace; flow; continuity.
Task 3. Write about the technical characteristics of each of your programmes and comment on the
advantages: control of sound; control of lighting; control of set; control of audience; proximity of
management facilities; proximity of production facilities; proximity of on-site facilities; controlled entry;
security; health and safety; budget controllability; low transport cost.
Task 4. Present your work as an academic essay with quotations using the Havard System for citing
quotes and footnotes to explain media terms and references, also make sure that you focus specifically
on the assessment criterias and tasks set for this assignment.
To achieve M1 you must demonstrate an effective approach to study and research in researching and
understanding a range of studio based programmes as set out in the brief.
To achieve D3 you must be able to demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking to show a clear
understanding of the three TV Studio Productions showing a clear understanding of genre conventions,
narrative techniques and technical conventions in your academic essay.
Use Havard System for citing quotes and footnotes to explain media terms and references
Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Research and collect relevant material about your chosen three different
Types of TV studio based programmes and discuss their genre
characteristics: e.g.: fiction, drama, sitcom, soap opera; factual, e.g. news,
current affairs, magazine, live debate shows; light entertainment, e.g. quiz
Task 1 shows, game shows, variety.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and
other e-resources in the library or online and reference URL links for
bibliography.
Consider and analyse aspects of each programme such as genre
conventions, narrative structure: content; sequences; pace; flow;
continuity.
Task 2 Develop an understanding of the different TV Studion productions through
applying an analysis of selected productions and clearly identify the genre
conventions and narrative structures of chosen productions
Use the Harvard referencing system to cite quotes, and footnotes to explain
in more detail issues raised that need further explanation.
Sources of information:
There are also books in the college library for reference material, use link below -
http://nwrc-vheritage/HeritageScripts/Hapi.dll/search2?searchTerm0=documentary
Here is a list of some of the books available in the library and E-books available online.
1. You are required to research three TV Studio Productions looking at the genre conventions of the different styles
of shows.
Gather appropriate research material, articles in books, magazines and other e-resources in the library or online.
Keep reference URL links.
Create a PDF for all research material.
2. Develop an understanding of the different studio productions through applying an analysis of the types of
productions and their target audiences.
Choose three TV Studio Productions for your case studies
3. Identify and write about genre conventions of your chosen Productions.
Provide a written account of the genre conventions of each of your chosen programmes.
4. Undertake an in depth analysis of each of selected studio productions and provide an analysis of the narrative
structures
Discuss how they use narrative to persuade and engage the target audience.
5. Write about technical characteristics and identify the technology, the visual aesthetic qualities, sound technology
and techniques and lighting styles of each production.
Analyse and discuss each of the following headings for each of your choices to identify how the shows employ
these techniques in their productions.
technical characteristics,
identify the camera technology,
aesthetics qualities,
sound technology
editing techniques,
lighting styles.
6. Do a conclusion of your findings.
8. Provide a bibliography and insert footnotes to explain any media text or reference that a lay person would not
understand.
Achievement Summary
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Referenc student is able to: (tick)
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LO 1 Understand types of studio based television programme
Analyse content and structure of examples of studio based
1.1 programmes
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Assignment Feedback
Action Plan
Summative feedback
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Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
Patsy Mullan
Assignment title Plan and produce a number of pilot studio-based television production
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
Student signature: Date:
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades
M2 Select / design and To achieve M2 you must demonstrate an effective approach to study and an
apply appropriate understanding of a range of studio based genres, that you used a range of
2.1 The design of methods/techniques has
methods / techniques methods and techniques in the planning and production stages, that the design
been justified in the contribution to the
of methods/techniques has been justified in the set design and TV studio set up
planning for studio-based television
for TV studio productions in order to be able to plan and produce three TV
productions
studio productions.
D2 Take responsibility for To achieve D2 you must show activities have been managed in the planning,
2.3 Activities, projects or investigations
managing and organising organization, recording and editing of three TV studio productions to a high
have been managed and organised.
activities quality.
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M2, D2, is required.
Assignment brief
Assignment title Plan and produce a number of pilot studio-based television production
Scenario
Students will be placed into teams with the task of working on a number of pilot TV studio production.
Teams will have to collectively decide on the genre of the productions, eg:(Childrens Programme,
Game Show, Current Affairs, Sports Show, Soap Opera, Series or Music Show), this is not inclusive
other concepts for productions can be proposed. All teams must undertake research into the different
styles of productions with the purpose of developing new ideas for pilot programmes. Scripts,
storyboards should be used to help create and develop the concept for the productions. Teams then
must organize and film the productions. All programmes can be recorded in the TV studio or as multi
camera productions on location. Any field material required for TV studio recording should be sourced
from VTR players in the TV studio rack and need to be shot on HD format for live recording or editing
at post production stage.
Each team member will have to take on individual as well as group responsibilities to be able to
develop and produce successful Pilot TV studio productions and film review show. Responsibilities will
include the development of research, ideas, scripting, story boarding, personnel and equipment
management, health and safety, lighting, camera operation, floor management, sound recording,
operating main desk, switching, studio management, set design, post production editing and graphics.
All teams must keep a comprehensive diary of the pre-production, production and post-production
stages. Maintain a diary of the development of all planning meetings and actual production and editing
sessions. Each student must provide written evidence to cover all unit outcomes for LO2 & LO3. Use
the internet and Moodle to communicate for project planning and to help keep a record of the
development and production processes.
For production number 2 each team must create and shoot a Film Review show for film studies unit
for Faustina.
For production number 3 each team must record a Live Event in the TV studio or on location
Indicative Content:
2 Be able to contribute to the planning for a studio-based television programme
Plan: ideas generation; book resources; organise materials; locate props; arrange props on
set; audition talent; arrange live links; arrange pre-recorded material; devise graphics; identify
music links; write scripts, intros and links
Rehearsal: camera and technical rehearsal; dress rehearsal
3 Be able to undertake operational roles in studio-based television production
Roles: researcher; director; producer; production assistant; floor manager; camera operator;
vision mixer; sound editor; lighting director
Operational communication: production meetings; taking part in discussions; taking direction;
camera shooting script; running order cards; cue-cards
Production: recording to script; monitoring recording levels; lighting and sound cues; floor
management; vision mixing; appropriate formats; management, eg allocating roles and
responsibilities, communicating with the team, managing a budget, controlling logistics.
Tasks: (LO2: 2.1, 2.2 and LO3: 3.1, 3.2, M2, D2)
1. Present evidence to show how each team member was able to use research to contribute to the
planning for a pilot studio-based television programme. LO2.1
Present copies of team meetings agendas and minutes. LO2.1
3. Book resources.
Provide copies of resources booking forms, emails, etc. LO2.1
4. Organise materials; locate props; arrange props on set; audition talent; arrange live links; arrange
pre-recorded material; devise graphics; identify music links.
Provide copies of set designs, lighting, props, screen shots of graphics for production and photos of set
design sign and list of music clips. LO2.1
6. Present evidence to show how each team member was able to undertake operational roles in studio-
based television production. LO3.1
Each team member is to give a written account of their roles and responsibilities in the productions.
7. Roles: researcher; director; producer; production assistant; floor manager; camera operator; vision
mixer; sound editor; lighting director; autoque.
Each student is to research and present a written account of what each of the above roles involves.
LO3.1
8. Operational communication: production meetings; taking part in discussions; taking direction;
camera shooting script; running order cards; cue-cards
Provide copies of all of above in portfolio. LO3.2
9. Production: recording to script; monitoring recording levels; lighting and sound cues; floor
management; vision mixing; appropriate formats. LO3.2
Each team is to provide a collective response in regards to the management of the recording of pilots.
To achieve M2 you must demonstrate an effective approach to study and an understanding of a range
of studio based genres, that you used a range of methods and techniques in the planning and
production stages, that the design of methods/techniques has been justified in the set design and TV
studio set up for TV studio productions in order to be able to plan and produce three TV studio
productions.
To achieve D2 you must show activities have been managed in the planning, organization, recording
and editing of three TV studio productions to a high quality.
Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Present evidence to show how each team member was able to use research
to contribute to the planning for a pilot studio-based television programme.
Task 1 LO2.1
Present copies of team meetings agendas and minutes. LO2.1
2. Plan: ideas generation; write scripts, intros and links.
Task 2 Present copies of brain storming, scripts and proposed links. LO2.1
3. Book resources.
Task 3 Provide copies of resources booking forms, emails, etc. LO2.1
Present evidence to show how each team member was able to undertake
operational roles in studio-based television production. LO3.1
Task 6
Each team member is to give a written account of their roles and
responsibilities in the productions.
Roles: researcher; director; producer; production assistant; floor manager;
camera operator; vision mixer; sound editor; lighting director; autocue.
Task 7 Each student is to research and present a written account of what each of
the above roles involves. LO3.1
Operational communication: production meetings; taking part in
discussions; taking direction; camera shooting script; running order cards;
Task 8
cue-cards
Provide copies of all of above in portfolio. LO3.2
Production: recording to script; monitoring recording levels; lighting and
sound cues; floor management; vision mixing; appropriate formats. LO3.2
Task 9 Each team is to provide a collective response in regards to the management
of the recording of pilots.
Sources of information:
There are also books in the college library for reference material, use link below -
http://nwrc-vheritage/HeritageScripts/Hapi.dll/search2?searchTerm0=documentary
Here is a list of some of the books available in the library and E-books available online.
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Referenc student is able to: (tick)
e
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Assignment Feedback
Action Plan
Summative feedback
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Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
Patsy Mullan
Assignment title Evaluate the technical and aesthetic qualities of their TV Studio
Productions.
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.
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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades
M3 Present and To achieve M3 you must show you complete a written report using technical
communicate appropriate An appropriate structure and approach has language accurately to evaluation and reflect on your contribution and work on
findings been used (in the presentation of a written the three TV studio productions you were involved with.
report reflecting on your TV studio work
D1 Use critical reflection to To achieve D1 you must show self-criticism, self-evaluation and reflection has
evaluate own work and Self-criticism of approach has taken place taken place about your contribution and work on the three TV studio
justify valid conclusions productions you were involved with.
Please note that for unit assignments assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M3, D1, is required.
Assignment brief
Assignment title Evaluate the technical and aesthetic qualities of their TV Studio Productions.
Scenario
You are to do undertake an evaluation of the finished TV studio production.
Obtain feedback on the finished product: technical quality; aesthetic quality; suitability for purpose; compared
specification; own contribution to production; teams contribution; audience feedback.
Reflect on production skills: technical competence; workflow and time management; production management
Analyse the feedback and reflect on changes that could be made and the quality and fitness for purpose of the
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of own skills and contribution to teamwork
Present written evidence on feedback and a written evaluation report.
Indicative Content:
4 Be able to evaluate own television studio production work
Finished product: technical quality; aesthetic quality; suitability for purpose; compared with
production specification; own contribution to production; teams contribution; audience
feedback.
Production skills: technical competence; workflow and time management; production
management; team working
Reporting format: eg. oral presentation, written report, action plan
2). Write an evaluation of the finished TV studio production and comment on the following headings:
Production skills:
Technical competence;
Workflow and time management;
Production management;
Team working.
Make recommendations for improvements.
To achieve M3 you must show you complete a written report using technical language accurately to evaluation
contribution and work on the three TV studio productions you were involved with.
To achieve D1 you must show self-criticism, self-evaluation and reflection has taken place about your contribut
TV studio productions you were involved with.
Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Sources of information:
There are also books in the college library for reference material, use link below -
http://nwrc-vheritage/HeritageScripts/Hapi.dll/search2?searchTerm0=documentary
Here is a list of some of the books available in the library and E-books available online.
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Referenc student is able to: (tick)
e
Action Plan
Summative feedback