BM27385 – Television News
Module code
BM27385
Module title
Television News
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the production of a news story; set up and conduct interviews for a news story; work to camera for a news story; obtain other visual and sound material; write the script for a news story; record voice-over for a news story; and work with the tape editor to edit, package, and deliver recorded material, for broadcast on television
Programmes
- BM0901
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 25
- Self directed hours
- 25
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Content
- Outcome 1
Plan the production of a news story for broadcast on television.
Evidence requirements
1.1 The plan includes identified news, news angles, and visuals that meet editorial criteria for the programme.
1.2 The plan includes research which supports the production of a news story, provides information to organise and conduct interviews, and is in accordance with the guidelines in the industry text.
Range - May include but is not limited to - background information, context, recorded material, cultural and protocol considerations, interview talent, sources, authorised and other spokespeople, location for filming, graphics.
1.3 Details for the production of a news story are confirmed with the tutor.
Range - Details include but are not limited to - story angle, treatment, duration, footage, resources, placement.
1.4 Story is outlined or storyboarded to ensure it meets broadcasting requirements before shooting is commenced.
Outcome 2
Set up and conduct interviews for a news story for broadcast on television.
Range - Evidence is required for three interviews.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Talent and crew are directed to produce interview footage for the news story.
Range - May include but is not limited to - interview grabs, actuality, back-cut questions, noddies, two shots, cutaways, background visuals.
2.2 Microphone placement ensures quality of sound to be broadcast.
Range - Clear diction, no unwanted sound.
2.3 Interviews are conducted in accordance with the industry text.
Outcome 3
Work to camera for a news story for broadcast on television.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Selection of venue for piece-to-camera meets production and story requirements.
Range - Complements story line, structure within story, light and sound.
3.2 On-air presentation is smooth and fluent.
Range - Includes but is not limited to - responses to cues, relevant action or activity, use of props relevant to the story, narrative flow, correct pronunciation.
3.3 Content of narration meets editorial requirements for television broadcast.
Range - Accuracy, legal considerations, style.
3.4 Grooming and demeanour suit news item, location, programme and technical requirements.
Range - Style, colour and pattern of clothes, make-up, body language.
Outcome 4
Obtain other visual and sound material for a news story for broadcast on television.
Evidence requirements
4.1 Liaison with crew ensures visual and sound material that assists with conveying the story is recorded.
4.2 The files or other footage selected assists with conveying the story.
Outcome 5
Write the script for a news story for broadcast on television in accordance with the publishable standard.
Evidence requirements
5.1 Visual material is viewed and selected to construct a visual narrative.
Range - May include but is not limited to - interview bites, overlay, file footage, graphics.
5.2 Optimum use is made of visuals and actuality to engage the viewers and tell the story.
5.3 Language, structure, and content meet editorial, style, and audience requirements for the programme.
Range - Style, clarity of meaning, target audience.
5.4 News story is impartial, balanced and fair.
Range - Absence of journalist's opinion, opinion and controversial content clearly attributed, balance of viewpoints canvassed within time constraints, significance of news made clear without editorial opinion.
5.5 News story is corrected and filed in accordance with training establishment practices.
Outcome 6
Record voice-over for a news story for broadcast on television in accordance with the publishable standard.
Evidence requirements
6.1 Delivery is clear, authoritative, in a style suitable to the news story and audience.
Range - Articulation, projection, modulation, pace, intonation, target audience.
6.2 Recording of sound and vision meets technical requirements for broadcast quality sound and visuals.
Outcome 7
Work with the tape editor to edit, package, and deliver recorded material for broadcast on television.
Evidence requirements
7.1 Visual and sound material is sorted to assist speed of tape editing.
Range - May include but is not limited to - material shotlist; time codes match visuals; sound effects, visuals and relevant interview clips noted; graphics sourced.
7.2 Story is assembled with the assistance of the tape editor in accordance with the publishable standard.
Range - Style, treatment, deadline, duration, special effects possibilities.
7.3 Assembled story package meets production and editorial requirements for the programme in accordance with the publishable standard.
Range - Story line, balance, legal considerations, accuracy, grammar, pronunciation.
7.4 Recorded material is delivered in the appropriate format at the required time in accordance with the publishable standard.
Range - Intro, cues, duration, outro, labelling. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Teaching and Learning Resources:
Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations
A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec. - Learning Outcomes
- People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the production of a news story; set up and conduct interviews for a news story; work to camera for a news story; obtain other visual and sound material; write the script for a news story; record voice-over for a news story; and work with the tape editor to edit, package, and deliver recorded material, for broadcast on television
