mst3mpt media production television
MEDIA PRODUCTION TELEVISION STUDIO
MST3MPT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students build on their theoretical and practical understanding of television production practices. In a series of participatory field exercises, class demonstrations, screenings and seminars students will explore a range of aesthetic approaches and production techniques relevant to drama and factual television programme production. Using a selection of accumulative production output from Media and Cinema studies subjects, students will be required to work to a brief in creative teams to devise, write and produce a themed review style series for potential broadcast on community television. This subject aims to produce industry ready media professionals who have practical experience dealing with ethical issues, copyright and broadcasting standards in factual television and indentifying and writing for target audiences.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngie Black
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MST1MTN or MST2SCV or MSS3DOC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MSS3POR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Television Production | Prescribed | Millerson G & Owens J 2009 | FOCAL PRESS |
| Readings | The Australian TV Book | Prescribed | Turner G & Cunningham S 2000 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | The Business of TV Production | Prescribed | Collie C, 2007 | CAMBRIDGE U PRES |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information A TV studio production based subject - 2 workshops of 25 students Preference will be given to Bachelor of ABMS or ABM students, followed by ABCA and ABA major in screen + sound students.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngie Black
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Lecture is for first 6 weeks of semester only"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word equiv practical field exercises | Working in teams | 30 |
| 1000-word equiv oral pitch and close analysis | 20 | |
| 2000-word equiv individual participation in devising & producing TV series to broadcast standard | 50 |