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Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for TelevisionJournalism
BA Television Journalism Single Honours
1. Awarding institut ion Middlesex University
2. Teaching institution Middlesex University
3. Programme accredited by
4. Final qualification BA Honours
5. Programme Television Journalism
6. JACS code (or other relevant coding
system)
P311 (TV Studies)
P500 (Journalism)
7. Relevant QAA subject benchmark
group(s)
Communication, Media, Film and Cultural
Studies
8. Academic Year 2007-2008
9. Reference points
QAA Benchmarking Statement for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies
QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
QAA Codes of Practice
Middlesex University Regulations
Middlesex University Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy (document LTS4)
Middlesex University Corporate Plan
Programme Validation Panel, External Examiners, Staff and Student Feedback
The Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries (Skillset) Guidelines
Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Guidelines
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10. Aims of the programme
The main aims of the programme are:
through reflective practice, to develop the appropriate production andjournalistic skills necessary for students to be able to progress to acareer in the television news and factual sector
to provide students with an advanced understanding of, and critical
awareness regarding, concepts and theoretical approaches in thestudy of television journalism
to develop a range of professional skills essential to televisionjournalism as well as related channels of communication, as theyincreasingly demand flexible working practices
to enable students to explore and reflect on the practical implicationsof working in this sector and to continuously evaluate areas ofpersonal strength and weakness.
11. Programme outcomes - the programme offers opportunities for students to
achieve and demonstrate the follow ing learning outcomes.
A. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this programme the
successful student will have knowledge and
understanding of:
1. analytical concepts and methods of
enquiry appropriate to the study of television
journalism, with an appropriate technical
vocabulary for discussing the subject area
2. relevant techniques for collecting and
evaluating data and analysing and presenting
arguments and evidence in the major areas
of television journalism
3. the demands of professional practice in
the television journalism sector
Teaching/learning methods
Students gain knowledge and understanding
through:
Reflective analysis and constructive criticism
(offered by tutors and peers).
Lectures, seminar exercises and tutorials
Coursework assignments that include
research projects, essays and classroom
presentations.
Participation in class discussions and
exercises
Individual reading assignments.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details.)
Assessment
Students knowledge and understanding isassessed by:
The accuracy and quality of performance
and output
Reflective production logs
Staff-directed self-assessment
Coursework essays, research projects and
classroom presentation tasks.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
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B. Cognitive (thinking) skills
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. conceive and develop television news and
factual stories, constructing and managing
coherent arguments in speech and writing
2. critically analyse relevant media practices
and acts of communication, adopting a
systematic approach reflecting current work
in television journalism studies
3. reflect, analyse and evaluate their own
performance of a given role within a
production team
4. evaluate arguments, analyses, and
theories, distinguishing descriptive systems
from the phenomena they describe and from
interpretations of them
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn cognitive skills through:
Lectures, seminar exercises and tutorials
Coursework essays, research projects, and
reflective production logs
Classroom presentations and discussion
Individual reading.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
Assessment
Students cognitive skills are assessed by:
Written assignments - coursework essays,
research projects and other forms of written
work.
The presentation of programme ideas, in a
variety of different ways.
Reflective Learning Logs
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
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C. Practical skill s
On completion of the programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. communicate effectively via a number of
related media channels, both in speech and
writing
2. demonstrate professional competency in a
range of different video and audio news
gathering equipment, working confidently
within both single-camera and studio
production teams
3. collect, analyse, manipulate and present
evidence and data of different kinds
4. reflect on own communicative practice
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn practical skills through:
Group practice (television production)
supported by skills training workshops
Classroom and coursework exercises which
require related journalism skills (writing andresearch).
Seminar exercises, tutorials, research
projects, classroom presentations,
discussions in class, individual reading.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
Assessment
Students practical skills are assessed byobservation of performance, final output,
reflective production logs, coursework
essays, research projects, production
paperwork and classroom presentation
tasks.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
D. Graduate Skill s
On completion of this programme the
successful student will be able to:
1. reflect on personal and career
development
2. engage in effective learning and problem-
solving
3. communicate effectively in speech and
writing, with an understanding of the
dynamics of communication
4. work in teams to achieve common goals,as well as independently, demonstrating
initiative, self-organisation and time-
management
5. Demonstrate effective and appropriate
information technology skills
6. Demonstrate effective numeracy skills
Teaching/learning methods
Students learn relevant key skills through
lectures, seminar exercises, tutorials, work
experience, (preparation of) coursework
essays, reflective production logs, classroom
presentations, discussion in class, individual
reading.
See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details.
Assessment
Students graduate skills are assessed by
coursework essays, coursework exercises,
and classroom presentation tasks.
(See Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy for details)
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12. Programme structures & requirements, levels, modules, credits & qualifications
12. 1 Overall structure of the programme
BA Television Journalism is a full time single honours programme, normally studied
over three years. To complete the programme successfully, students must gain a
total of 360 credits, including 220 credits at level two and above, of which 120
credits are at level three.
Level 1Students are required to take all four modules offered at level one, each with a tariff
weighting of 30 credits. Those who complete the year successfully will therefore
progress to their level two studies with 120 credits.
The four modules at level one are:
- Introduction to Television Studies (TVP1001)
- Single Camera Production (TVP1530)
- Introduction to Journalism (JCM1000)
- Media Moralities (PHL1300)
Between them, these modules combine to introduce students to:
- the study and transferable skills they will need to be successful in higher
education and beyond
- an understanding of the current dynamic television production landscape
and specific career opportunities that lie within the journalism sector
- the news and documentary television genres
- the fundamentals of journalistic practice writing with clarity, accuracy and
balance, working to deadlines, sub-editing, data collection and analysis
- the complete production process from story idea to delivery
- operating skills in a number of technical production disciplines, including
camera, sound, lighting and editing
- health and safety within the television production process
presentation skills
- strategies for successful team working
- the roles and associated responsibilities within small and large production
teams
- the history, contemporary structure and issues associated with the UK and
international television industries and markets
- the impact of television and related media on our lives and the ethical
dimensions associated with representation and practice
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Level 2
At the end of their first year, students are asked make an informed choice of study
for their second year. These choices support individual progression routes to work,
vocation or further academic study.
Students must complete Television News form and practice (TVP2120) which has
a tariff-weighting of 60 credits. Combined with this compulsory module, students can
choose one of three alternative study options. Two of these are single modules that
also carry a tariff-weighting of 60 credits. The third is a combination of two 30 creditmodules.
Whatever the choice of study pathway, students who complete the year successfully
will progress to their final year of study with a further 120 credits.
COMPULSORY
Television News Form and Practice (TVP2120) 60 credits
Students must also choose one of the following study options:
OPTION 1
Television Documentary Form and Practice (TVP2110) 60 credits
OPTION 2
Campaigning Video (JCM2300) 60 credits
OPTION 3
Media, Image and Power (MCS2300) 30 credits
with
Issues in Journalism and Communication (JCM2000) 30 credits
In relation to both factual television genres - the compulsory TV News Form and
Practice (TVP2120) and Option 1 TV Documentary Form and Practice (TVP2110)
modules deliver:
- an in-depth study of the genres history and contemporary practice
- intermediate-level concept development
- intermediate-level technical operations skilling
- intermediate-level production practice skilling
- a thorough understanding of human and financial resource management
- a thorough understanding of the role of research within the production
process
- a thorough understanding of the legal and compliance issues within the
sector
- a pragmatic understanding of the career opportunities within the genre
- an understanding of the changing landscape of television with particular
reference to the implications for skills and knowledge
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The Option 2 Campaigning Video (JCM2300) module delivers:
an in-depth study of the forms history and contemporary practice
the necessary skills and the relevant tools to enable students to create their own
work in this field
an understanding of how to plan a campaign video (identifying its aims, audience,
investigation/research required, potential distribution channels etc)an appropriate level of technical operations skilling
intermediate-level production practice skilling
a thorough understanding of human and financial resource management
a thorough awareness of the role of different contexts and possibilities for using
video as a means of social change
a thorough understanding of the legal and compliance issues within the sector
an understanding of the changing landscape of video distribution with particular
reference to the implications for skills and knowledge
The Option 3 combination of Media, Image and Power (MCS2300) with Issues in
Journalism and Communication (JCM2300) delivers:
- an understanding of media images as a form of communication and the
contemporary developments in society and culture which shape our
experience of media images
- an ability to comprehend key debates in media and cultural theory which
enable the interrogation of the power of media images from a variety of
angles
- a consideration of genre and the convergences between static and moving
images produced by digital technologies.
- an awareness of how contexts, circulation and regulation can shape the
meaning of media images
- an awareness of the importance of rigour and method in the development of
knowledge research skills that students need to flourish in academic and
vocational contexts
- an understanding of the importance of thinking critically and strategies for
critical questioning
- an underlying awareness of journalism and communication theories and the
key ways in which these theories inform journalism, media studies and the
self-understanding of media professionals.
- an ability to apply media theoretical questions about communication (who
says what to whom in what channel and with what effect) to contemporary
media production.
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Level 3
Students are required to take both modules offered to them in their final year of study. Each has
a tariff-weighting of 60 credits. Those who complete the year successfully will therefore progress
with a further 120 credits and all being well, graduate with a BA Honours degree.
The two modules at level three are:
Final Project (TVP3100) Proposition (TVP3110)
The Final Project (TVP3100) module allows students to develop their production skills and their
understanding of specific roles to an advanced level. All production practice is measured
against professional standards and the module aims to equip students as fully as possible with
the skills and tools necessary for a future career in television or its related industries.
The Proposition (TVP3110) module allows students the flexibility to pursue their own areas of
interest arising from their previous two years of study at university. Students can propose a
single large project or choose to be assessed on several smaller assignments. Working in
tandem with the Final Project module the Proposition module is both future-oriented and
outward-looking. The aim of this module is to prepare students for life after graduation by
encouraging independent planning and learning for assignments that will bridge to future
progression pathways. The coursework assignment that students propose might include:
- A work experience / work shadowing report and evaluation
- A dissertation
- A case study
- A substantial piece of programme research
- A plan for a community project
- A media-centred campaign for change
- A television-related initiative (e.g. a website)
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12.2 Levels and modules
Level 1:
Students take 4 compulsory modules at level 1 (TVP1001, TVP1530, JCM1000, PHL1300).
These modules combine practical, theoretical and analytical work, including reflection on the
students own communicative practices. Together they introduce key concepts, techniques
and skills, and indicate the scope of the subject.
COMPULSORY DESIGNATED OPTIONAL PROGRESSION
REQUIREMENTS
Students must
take all of the
following:
TVP1001
(30 Credits)
TVP1530
(30 Credits)
JCM1000
(30 Credits)
PHL1300
(30 Credits)
None None Students must achieve
at least 120 credits, at
least 100 of which are at
level 1, in order to
progress to degree-level
work.
Level 2:
There are four modules on offer at level 2. One of these is compulsory (TVP2120) and
students must combine this compulsory module with one of three alternative study options
(Option1 - TVP2110, Option 2 - JCM2300 orOption 3 - MCS2300 with JCM2000)
TVP2120, TV2110 and JCM2300 are all 60 credit form and practice-centred modules, and
the fundamental aims common to all are:
to increase the production skills level of students (whether creative, craft, research or
resource management) within the context of the chosen genre
to give an in-depth understanding of the history and contemporary practice of that
genre
to study the changing landscape of the production and distribution processes in
relation to future career opportunities within the genre in the television industry
MCS2300 with JCM2000 provides students with a more theoretical alternative to their
programme of study and will suit students (perhaps inspired by the level 1 Media Moralities
module) interested in the wider study of journalistic issue and practice within the media and
communications fields.
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COMPULSORY DESIGNATED OPTIONAL PROGRESSIONREQUIREMENTS
Students must take all of
the following:
TVP2120(60 Credits)
None
Option 1
TVP2110
(60 Credits)
Option 2
MCS2300
(60 Credits)
Option 3
MCS2300
(30 Credits)
with
JCM2000
(30 Credits)
Students must complete all
of these modules before
graduating.
Level 3:
There are two compulsory level three modules:
Final Project (TVP3100)
Proposition (TVP3110)
Between them, these modules aim to prepare students as thoroughly as possible for
progression to work, vocation or further study. Students are given much more responsibility
for the planning and direction of their studies, including the choice of production roles and
coursework assignments.
All production practice at level 3 is measured against professional criteria and the focus is to
advance personal skills levels, interests, knowledge of industry and networks to allowstudents to take a confident step into life after graduation.
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COMPULSORY DESIGNATED OPTIONAL PROGRESSIONREQUIREMENTS
Students must take
all of the following:
TVP3100
(60 Credits)
TVP3110
(60 Credits)
Students must also
choose 1 modules from
the following list:
13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules
See Curriculum Map attached.
14. Criteria for admission to the programme
Requirement of 240 tariff points.
We also accept students who have passed appropriate access courses and mature students
with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Students whose first language is not English must have an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0
and a score of not less than 6.0 for each element. Students who score less than 6.0 on any
component are strongly recommended to take the appropriate Middlesex University
preparation programme.
Direct entry to level 2 of the programme is considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no
direct entry at level 3.
15. Information about assessment regulations
Middlesex University regulations apply.
16. Indicators of quality
Evidence of quality will come from:
annual monitoring
validation and review events
reports from External Examiners student feedback
student achievement during and after study
staff research profile
17. Particular support for learning
Throughout the programme of study TVJ offers introductory, intermediate and advanced
workshops to help with related technical skills. This includes the operation of studio
technologies, as well as single camera and editing equipment.
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18. Methods for evaluating and improv ing the quality and standards of learning
Quality and standards will be monitored and maintained by means of:
Boards of Studies
External examiners reports
Student feedback questionnaires
Annual monitoring reports
Group teaching, peer observation and discussion of teaching
Annual staff appraisal and related programmes of training
Staff development events, including away days
19. Placement opportunities, requirements and support
There is no formal work placement module on the degree. However, the staff
team actively supports students in finding worthwhile work experience and work
shadowing opportunities.
The Proposition module at level 3 (TVP3110) gives students the choice ofgaining credit for work experience as part of their assessment. A guest speaker
programme that includes career advice that is particular to the challenges that
face new entrants supports this.
In conjunction with the Careers unit at Middlesex University, this module is
preceded by lectures and workshops at level 1 and level 2, during which
students investigate opportunities across the industry, update CVs, prepare
themselves for interview, and apply for work experience.
Students are encouraged to arrange their own work experience in order to
equip themselves for the task of job seeking at the end of their degree.
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20. Future careers: how achieving the qualification w ill support future careerdevelopment
BA Television Journalism has been developed in consultation with practitioners
from the industry sector with the intention of providing students with an
education that equips them with the appropriate knowledge and skills required
of new entrants.
The degree provides students with an extensive knowledge-base and a large
number of industry-recognised skills relating to the sector. The programme has
been designed to comply with essential standards as laid down by recognised
industry bodies. The qualification also facilitates reflection at all levels on
personal development in relation to progression, as well as intensive career
planning at level three.
The degree covers many types of news and factual production that equips
students to work in a wide variety of industry contexts. There is a strong
emphasis on multi-skilling and contemporary development s in production and
distribution. The degree insists throughout on flexible skills teamworking,
adaptability, independent-working which will be required in further careerdevelopment.
It also caters for those students with ambitions to move to postgraduate level as
the next step in their studies or their career development. A more theoretical
study option at level 2 allow students to explore the wider issues associated
with journalistic practice within the media and communications fields. The level
3 Proposition module facilitates more in-depth theoretical study when required.
21. Other information.
Please note: this specification provides a concise summary of the main features of
the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably
be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that
are provided.
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Curriculum map for BA Television Journalism
This map shows the main measurable learning outcomes of the programme and the modules in which they are assesse
A. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING B. COGNITIVE (THINKING) SKILLS
C. PRACTICAL SKILLS D. GRADUATE SKILLS
Module Title Code A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1
1 Introduction to Television Studies TVP1001 X X X X X X
Single Camera Production TVP1530 X X X X X X
Introduction to Journalism JCM1000 X X X X X X X
Media Moralities PHL1300 X X X X X
2 Television News Form and Practice TVP2120 X X X X X X X X X X X
Television Documentary Form and Practice TVP2110 X X X X X X X X X X X
Campaigning Video JCM2300 X X X X X X X X X X
Media, Image and Power MCS2300 X X X X X
Issues in Journalism and Communication JCM2000 X X X X X X
3 Final Project TVP3100 X X X X X X X
Proposition TVP3110 X X X X X X
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rogramme learning outcomes
A) Knowledge and understanding (C) Practical skills
1 Analytical concepts and methods of enquiry appropriate
to the study of television journalism, with an appropriatetechnical vocabulary for discussing the subject area
C1 Communicate effectively via a number of related media
channels, both in speech and writing
2 Relevant techniques for collecting and evaluating data
and analysing and presenting arguments and evidence
in the major areas of television journalism
C2 Demonstrate professional competency in a range of
different video and audio news gathering equipment,
working confidently within both single-camera and studio
production teams
3 The demands of professional practice in the television
journalism sector
C3 Collect, analyse, manipulate and present evidence and
data of different kinds
C4 Reflect on the students own communicative practice
B) Cognitive skills (D) Graduate skill s
1 Conceive and develop television news and factualstories, constructing and managing coherent arguments
in speech and writing
D1 Reflect on personal and career development
2 Critically analyse relevant media practices and acts of
communication, adopting a systematic approach
reflecting current work in television journalism studies
D2 Engage in effective learning and problem-solving
3 Reflect, analyse and evaluate their own performance of
a given role within a production team
D3 Communicate effectively in speech and writing, with an
understanding of the dynamics of communication
4 Evaluate arguments, analyses, and theories,
distinguishing descriptive systems from the phenomena
they describe and from interpretations of them
D4 Work in teams to achieve common goals, as well as
independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation
and time-management
D5 Demonstrate effective and appropriate information
technology skills
D6 Demonstrate effective numeracy skills
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