Broadcast program Production Course Guidebook

Course Title Broadcast program Production

Course Code JoCo 4083

Module Name Broadcast Journalism

Lecturer TBA

Cr Hr 4

The Credit in CP 7

Weekly ECTS of Course Lecture Tutorial lab Home CP

Element Study

1 3 6 7

Course Description

Advanced Broadcast News/Programme Production provides you with the opportunity to gain
mastery and an in-depth understanding of production techniques in the broadcast station. It goes
beyond the mere knowledge that news is the report of an event that has just happened and
appealed to a reasonable number of people, to understanding what it takes to produce the news in
the form that people would make sense out of it. This course will also provide you the
opportunity to understand the duties of all the team members that bring out every programme for
listeners and viewers. The course will also avail you the opportunity of producing some
programmes in order to be familiar with the requirements.
Course Objectives:

 At the end of this course, you should be able to:

 Explain the nature and features of broadcast program productions

 Write scripts for all kinds of programmes on the broadcast station

 Understand and recognize the manners in which broadcast programmes are produced

 Identify the programmes on radio and television

 Explain the writing approaches of the programmes

 Explain the requirements for the production of all programmes.

 Handle program production processes

 Fit into digital audio and video production.

CONTENTS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF CONTENTS/ TOPICS AND READINGS

DATE, TOPICS and READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS

Chapter One (Week 1): Classification of Broadcast Programmes

In this chapter, we shall consider the aims and objectives of programme types, classification of
broadcast programmes and how each is produced.

1.1introduction

1.2 Importance of Programmes

1.3 Programme Types

 News
 Interviews
 discussion
  magazine
 documentary
 feature
 special events
 drama
 sports
 musical
 children’s
 women’s
 religious
 Commercial
Readings:

Hilliard, R. L. (1972). Writing for Television and Radio. New York: Hastings House Publishers.

Onabajo, O. (2000). Fundamentals of Broadcast Journalism. Lagos: Gabi Concept Ltd.

Owuamalam, E. (2007). Radio – TV Production. Owerri: Top Class Agencies Ltd.

Ugande, G. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi: AsaGod Printers.

Uyo, O. (1987). Mass Media Messages in a Nutshell. New York: Civiletes International.

Chapter Two (Week 2): program Script Writing

2.1 Meaning and Importance of Script

2.2 Qualities of a Script Writer

2.3 Script Formats

2.4 Script Types

Readings:

Owuamalam, E. (2007). Radio – TV Production. Owerri: Top Class Agencies Ltd.

Ugande, G. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi: AsaGod Printers.

Zettl, H. (2000). Television Production Handbook (7th ed.). Australia: Wadsworth Thomson
Learning.
Chapter Three (Week 3): Broadcast Programme Management

3.1 What is Management/Programme Management?

3.2 Programming

3.3 Programmes Promotion

Readings:

Eastman, S. T. & Ferguson, D. A. (2002). BroadcaCst/able/Web Programming, Strategies and

Practices. Belmont: Wadsworth Thomson Learning.

Nwanwene, A. (1995). Radio Production Techniques: An Introductory Approach. Enugu: Africa

Link Book. Ugande, G. B. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi:
AsaGod Printers.

Chapter Four (Week 4): People behind Programme Production

4.1 Producer

4.2 Director

4.3 Presenter

4.4 Cameraman

4.5 Floor Manager

4.6 Audio Mixer Operator

4.7 Vision Mixer Operator

4.8 Graphic Artist

4.9 Set Designer

4.10 Production Editor

Readings:
Odetoyinbo, A. (2001). Basic Broadcast Production Techniques. Abeokuta: NICOLAK
Ventures.

Owuamalam, E. (2007). Radio-TV Production. Owerri: Top Class Agencies Ltd.

Ugande, G. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi: AsaGod Printers.

Zettl, H. (2000). Television Production Handbook. (7th ed.). Australia: Wadsworth Thomson
Learning.

Chapter Five (week 5): Program Production Procedure

5.1 Investigating an Idea

5.2 Producing the Show

 material
 cost
 script
 talent technical facilities
 commercial
 material clearances
 production coordination and rehearsal schedules
 publicity and promotion
Readings:

Salama, G. (1978). Television in a Developing Country. Jos: Government Printer.

Ugande, G.B. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi: AsaGod
Printers.

Zettl, H. (1968). Television Production Handbook. (2nd ed.). Australia: Wadsworth Thompson
Learning

Chapter Six (week 6): Stages of Production

6.1 Pre-Production Stage

6.2 Production Stage

6.3 Post Production Stage

Readings:

Odetoyinbo, A. (2001). Basic Broadcast Production Techniques. Abeokuta: Nicolak Ventures.

Owuamalam, E. (2007). Radio – TV Production. Owerri: Top Class Agencies Ltd.

Chapter Seven (week 7&8): Elements of Broadcast Production

7.1 Radio Production Elements

 The radio studio

 Microphone use

 Music

 Sound effects (or natural sound)

 Silence/dramatic pause

7.2 Television Production Elements

i. The studio/control room

ii. Camera

iii. Lighting

iv. Audio

v. videotape recording

vi. The switcher

vii. Post-production editing

viii. Special effects

Readings:

Ijwo, A. & Ogi, J (2011). Radio and Television Production. Makurdi: Selfers.
O’Donnell L.J.; Hausman, C. & Benoit, P. (1989). Radio Station Operations. Belmont:
Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Reese, D.E; Gross, L.S. & Gross, B. (2006). Radio Production Work Text, Studio and
Equipment. (6th ed.). Boston: Focal Press.

Moemeka, A. A. (2000). Reporters Handbook: An Introduction to Effective Journalism.

Kearney: Morris Publishing.

Okunna, S. C. (1999). Introduction to Mass Communication. (2nd ed.). Enugu: New Generation
Books.

Jim Owens ,(2016)Telvision Production 16th Edition., Asbury University, New York City.

Mark Gawlinski (2003)Interactive Television Production, , Focal Press, MA,.

Anura Goonase Kera and Paul Lee (1998.) T.V. Without Borders AMIC, Singapore.

Wills Edgar and Holt, (1967) Writing TV and radio programmes R & W Publication.

Ugande, G. (2006). Broadcast Programme Writing and Production. Makurdi: AsaGod Printers.

Modes of Delivery

The course will be delivered in a mixture of lectures and studio activities. In regular classes you
will discuss topics and in the lab you will work either in groups or individually with a
supervision of the instructor and the studio technicians. While you are editing your Program in
the editing suits, it is your responsibility to work in groups based on the scheduled time provided
to your group.

As it is believed that you have basic skills of using camera and script writing you are expected
to do a broadcast program (either TV or Radio) in which you’re shooting, editing and script
writing skills and abilities will be evaluated. The grouping will be made by the instructor and
you are expected to do your job based on the limited time your group will be offered

Assessment Methods

Students will be evaluated based on the following general criteria.

Practical program production Projects (TV or Radio)......................................... (100%)
Theoretical.......................................................................................................... (100%)

For the theoretical part:

Attendance and Participation ..................................................................................... (10%)

Assignment ............................................................................................................... (15%)

Mid-term Test .......................................................................................................... (20%)

Final Examination ..................................................................................................... (40%)

Final Project Script .................................................................................................... ( 15%)

REFERENCES AND FURTHER READINGS Akpan, C.S. (2006). The Pillars of Broadcasting.
Nsukka: CSF and Visual Impression.

Ijwo, A. & Ogi, J (2011). Radio and Television Production. Makurdi: Selfers.

O’Donnell L.J.; Hausman, C. & Benoit, P. (1989). Radio Station Operations. Belmont:
Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Reese, D.E; Gross, L.S. & Gross, B. (2006). Radio Production Work Text, Studio and
Equipment. (6th ed.). Boston: Focal Press.

Ugande, G.B. (2006). Broadcast Programmes Writing and Production. Makurdi: Asa God
Printers.

Zettl, H. (2000). Television Production Handbook. Australia: Wadsworth Thomson Learning.

O’Donnel, L. B., Hausman, C. & Benoit, P. (1989). Radio Station Operations. Belmont:
Wadsworth Publishing Company

Koontz, H. (2012). “Principles of Management: A Study Guide.” Retrieved on the 12th of

September, 2012 from www.amazon. com

Policy
Attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken daily. If a student is absent, it is his/her
responsibility to contact the instructor prior to and be up-to-date for the next class. In the event of
serious illness, continuous absence, misbehaviour or a family emergency, the instructor abides
himself to the University laws and regulations.

Approval

Approved by: Name _____________________ Signature ____________ Date ____________

------------------------------Head, Department/School