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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA (Hons) Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

Intermediate award BA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism. DipHE Multimedia Broadcast Journalism, CertHE Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

College College of Arts and Humanities

School School of Art, Design and Media

Location of study/ campus University of Brighton in Hastings

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. SELECT

2.

3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

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Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Typical entry requirements. Individual offers may vary. Applicable for 2015 entry. Check the University’s website for 2016 entry requirements.

Entrants to the BA(Hons) Multimedia Broadcast Journalism will normally have achieved one category from a, b, c or d as follows;

a. UCAS tariff: 280 points (BBC), typically translates as three full A- levels in the BBC grade range. One or two full A-levels wlil be considered when combined with other qualifications (BTEC National Diploma; BTEC National Certificate) that taken together translate to 280 tariff points.

b. BTEC National Dip. /Cert (level 3) DMM.

c. IB: 30 points.

d. QAA-approved access course: with at least 45 credits at Level 3.

Plus:

e. GCSE (minimum grade C): At least 5 subjects, to include English Language and Maths / Science.

In addition, non-native speakers of English must demionsrate

aminimum of IELTS 7.0 overall and 7.0 in writing (or equivalent).

Claims for the Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning will also be considered, in line with the purpose, principles and process outlined in the College Modular Scheme Definitive Document.

Applicants for this course may be invited for interview at the

university. The admissions team will select candidates for interview on the basis of their UCAS academic record, referee’s report and their personal statement.

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

September 2015

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years

Part-time 5 years 8 years

Sandwich Other: n/a Other: n/a

Distance Other: n/a Other: n/a

Course codes/categories

UCAS code P501

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Jackie Errigo

Admissions Tutor Jackie Errigo

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Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Sarah Rowlands University of Staffordshire

September 30, 2017

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

Media (University of Brighton in Hastings)

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation 1

May 2010 2

2014/15

Programme Specification 3

July 2015 4

July 2016

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable):

Broadcast Journalism Training Council Accreditted

5 January 2015



1 Date of original validation.

2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years).

3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September).

4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is

applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5

Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

The aims of the programme are:

This course aims to provide graduates with academically critical, professionally informed, and practically relevant degree-level study in broadcast journalism.

Specifically the course aims to provide students with:

• Degree level subject knowledge in multimedia broadcast journalism studies;

• A professional, legal, and ethical framework within which to practice journalism in the broadcasting sector;

• Practice-oriented knowledge and skills through which to apply subject knowledge in the field of broadcast journalism within television, radio and multimedia frameworks;

• General vocational skills required of those working in the broadcast journalism industry.

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by 6

students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate .

Knowledge and theory Students will be able to: 1. engage critically with major thinkers and key debates about media,

culture and broadcasting in society; (L4, L5, L6) 2. identify, evaluate and draw upon the range of sources, conceptual

frameworks and information sources appropriate for studying and researching in the area/s of broadcast journalism; (L4, L5, L6)

3. understand and learn to work within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks that govern and inform multimedia broadcast journalism; (L4, L5)

4. produce work which demonstrates the effective utilisation of the written and spoken word and image and sound in the context of broadcast journalism, showing competence in operational aspects of media production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices in television, radio and multimedia broadcast journalism; (L4, L5, L6)

5. produce work that demonstrates an understanding of media forms, structures, audiences and specific communication registers, and exhibits creativity and critical self-reflection in producing output for a variety of audiences and in a variety of media forms. (L4, L5, L6)

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

Students will be able to:

6. put to use a range of transcribing and IT skills from basic competencies such as shorthand, data analysis and word-processing to more complex skills using more advanced media-software packages and web-based technologies; (L4, L5, L6)

7. work in flexible, creative and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction and critical self-reflection; (L6)

8. retrieve and generate information, and evaluate sources in carrying out independent research and deploy ideas and information, formulate cogent arguments and express them effectively through a range of media; (L4, L5, L6)

9. work productively in teams, showing abilities to listen, contribute, and, when necessary, lead; (L4, L5, L6)

10. operate professionally and effectively in a range of work-based placements; (L6)

11. tender work of appropriate length and within given time scales following the accepted conventions of the constituencies for which it is written and/or produced. (L4, L5, L6)

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Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

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QAA subject benchmark statement (where

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The course adheres to all aspects of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, which have informed course design and learning outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

To gain BJTC accreditation, the course must cover all subject areas of learning and skills specified in the BJTC Accreditation Guidelines (January 2013); this covers the practice-based knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully and safely in radio, TV, and online news environments, operating hardware and software with competence and confidence, as well the vocational knowledge required to execute the various roles in these environments, namely applied understanding of media law and regulation, media ethics, and the structure and function of local, regional and national government and their relationships with each other and other bodies, such as the EU and NHS. Students must be able to assess risk and meet health and safety requirements in their work inside and outside a newsroom / studio. This is assessed by the BJTC during a day-long inspection of the course, initially an on annual basis, thereafter three-yearly. The selected day must be a live news days of which the course must deliver 5 at Level 4, 15 at Level 5 and 15 at Level 6), thus all Level 4, students undertake a series of single live news days; at Level 5, a series of two consecutive days and at Level 6, 3 working weeks of 5 consecutive days.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.

The University of Brighton Learning and Teaching Strategy has played an important part in the approach taken to designing this course. In addition, the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies has been helpful in translating the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy into an sector-specific focus. The following four QAA learning and teaching guidelines have informed the L&T strategy for this course:

awareness raising and knowledge acquisition;

conceptual and critical understanding;

practice experience;

critical reflection.

Teaching will be carried out by a combination of academic staff and visiting/part-time lecturers from the broadcast media journalism sector/industry. The dynamic nature of the media sector requires that industry practitioners are heavily involved in the delivery of teaching and assessment of students’ work.

The acquisition of knowledge and skills will take place mainly in University of Brighton in Hastings within custom-built facilities. These include a dedicated teaching room with individual workstations for each student. Each workstation comprises a high-end computer with twin LCD monitors and industry- standard software for media editing. There are also two digital video editing suites, a film studio with green-screen facility and a sound studio for audio production.

A large part of the teaching on the course will be by industry practitioners who will share their professional expertise with students.

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There is a formal industry placement at level 6. Module delivery

Modules are delivered via a variety of class-based and other methods. For example, some modules will be delivered via a lecture and supporting seminars, whilst others may be structured around more flexible 2 or 3-hour sessions and tutorials. Production-based modules will include screenings. Production/practice-based modules make use of a variety of teaching strategies, including lectures, screenings, visits to exhibitions and other field trips, lab-based and studio work as well as regular ‘news days’, simulating real world news gathering and production processes and activities.

All study is supported by learning materials made available to students via an online learning environment: Studentcentral (accessible via the internet) as well as other web-based resources developed by staff. Web 2.0 social media such as blogs, wikis, content management systems, discussion boards and social networking sites (e.g. facebook) are also utilised by some members of staff in order to develop and support open, accessible and learner-generated contexts.

During the course of their studies students have the opportunity to experience a range of learning environments: from large tutor-led lectures, to smaller seminar/tutorial group experiences that encourage dialogue and critical engagement. Thus, students engage in working together as a whole cohort, as well as working in small teams, for example to deliver presentations in seminars. Students are also supported individually in tutorials in a number of modules.

The practice-based modules culminate in a number of simulation news days which include on-line reporting.

The Professional Placement module runs over 2 semesters in level 6 and allows students to gain ‘real world’ experience of the broadcast journalism sector: to demonstrate and enhance their knowledge and skills acquired thus far and to make links and start networking with potential future employers.

The Dissertation (semesters 1 and 2 at level 6) will allow students to develop and present a major independent piece of research/artefact, bringing together the learning experiences of the students from the previous semesters. This module will require students to combine the theoretical/practical media and journalistic skills learned on the course along with the more generic skills of professional practice. The written work/artefacts produced at the end of the module will be judged by industry professionals and will provide the students with an example of their work that can be shown to potential employers.

The following is an indication of the balance of approaches across the course.

Learning and Teaching Method % of Student Effort

e.g. Lectures 30%

Seminars 10%

Placement 5%

Workshops 5%

Individual tutorials 10%

Independent study 40%

In addition, students can apply for one of two Study Abroad opportunities at Level 5.

In Semester 1 up to 2 students cab n take part in an Erasmus Study Placement at Windesheim University, Zwolle, The Netherlands for 30 ECTS in place of the Semester 1 modules (60 UK CATS credits).

In Semester 2 up to 5 students can take part in a Study Exchange Programme at Kennesaw State University, Georgia for 15 US credits in place of the Semester 2 modules (60 UK CATS credits).

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed.

All assessment will be carried out in line with the University of Brighton’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (GEAR). In addition, grading of work will adhere to the University of Brighton’s policy on Degrees. The course contains some compulsory assessments not included in the breakdown provided on the KIS because they cannot be directly linked to credit. For example a pass/fail skills test included in one of the modules or as a course requirement. Full details of assessments within a module can be found on the University’s VLE, StudentCentral.

Assessment Philosophy and Methods

The assessment of student performance will serve to promote, reinforce and consolidate learning. The assessment will also both develop student skills (key, personal, academic) and test learning outcomes in order to pass the appropriate modules.

Assessment of this course reflects a work-related ethos and, therefore, incorporates the following principles:

where possible, methods of assessment should reflect the future professional activities that students might engage in. These might include working in teams, making presentations, communicating with a diverse range of people;

modes of assessment should develop students’ self-confidence and self-evaluation;

assessment should encourage and support peer collaboration and appraisal.

Assessment Process

The learning outcomes are stated in each individual module descriptor. At the start of each module, students are given explicit assessment criteria to ensure they have a full understanding of what is expected.

The University’s marking / grading scheme is shown below:

Grade

Letter

Mark

Band %

Grade Descriptor Award classification

Honours degree Foundation degree

A

A+ 80-100 Outstanding

PA

SS

First

1

Distinction A 75-79 Excellent

A- 70-74

B

B+ 67-69 Very good/

Commendable

Upper Second

2:1

Merit B 64-66

B- 60-63

C

C+ 57-59 Good/ Competent

Lower Second

2:2

Pass

C 54-56

C- 50-53

D

D+ 47-49 Satisfactory

Third

3 D 44-46

D- 40-43

E+ 37-39 Marginal

F

A

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Fail Fail

N Non submission/attendance

Level Module (Code & title)

No. of credits

No. of tasks

Type of assessment Course LOs

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LB118: Global 20 2 2500 word essay (70%) 1, 2, 8 & Political Contribution to weekly seminar 11 Communication discussion (30%)

LB419: Radio Journalism

40 2 Audio portfolio of work of at least 5 minutes in duration, including work undertaken on the news days. (80%)

Reflective essay (1500 words max) (20%)

A 70% attendance requirement to pass the module (0% and marked on a Pass / Fail basis)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 &11

LB420: Reporting 20 2 1000 word feature on an 2, 8, &

Government and aspect of Central Government 11

Politics in the UK (50%) 1000 word feature on an

aspect of Local Government in the UK (50%)

LB422: Multimedia News Journalism

20 1 Online portfolio of work, with 250-400 word online news story and 1.30 to 3 minute news podcast (100%)


2, 3, 4, 5, 6 &11

LB470: Media: A 20 2 A portfolio of four short essays 1, 2, 8 &

critical introduction (2000 words) (100%) 11

5

LB511: Television 20 2 Visual portfolio of 5 – 7 2, 3, 4,

Journalism minutes featuring work 5, 6, 9

undertaken on news days / &11 during module to include a 2- 2.30 minute TV news package (80%)

Reflective essay (2000 words

max) (20%)


LB212: Media 20 2 2500 word essay (60%) 1, 3, 8 &

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Ethics Contribution to a ‘moral maze’ style debate on a topical media ethics issue, with a 500 word summary (40%)

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LB213: Media Law 20 1 2.5 hour media law and 3 &11

and Regulation regulation open book examination (100%)

LB515: Multi- Platform Journalism

20 2 Online portfolio of work, with 250 word online news story, re-versioned as a 30 second – 1 minute Out of Vision piece, and as a 25-40 second piece to camera (100%)


4, 6, 8 & 11

LB502: Research 20 1 Identification of a research 1, 2, 3 & Methods question or questions; 11

description of aims and objectives (250 words) and description and justification of choice of methods, type of analysis, and/or theories to be

employed and their place in the research process (1,000 words) (65%)

2250 word literature review and bibliography (35%)

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LB612: Advanced 20 2 Research a documentary 2, 3, 4,

Documentary subject and produce a 5, 6, 7,

Production treatment, pitch and ethical 8, 9 &

review (20%) 11 Work individually, with peers

as crew, to produce and direct a documentary (80%)

LB613: Advanced Radio Production

20 2 A 15-minute radio documentary (70%)

A 2000 word critical and contextual commentary (30%)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11

LB307: 20 2 Placement portfolio (3000 3, 4, 9, Professional words) that includes: 10 & 11

Placement A reflective essay, based on

the placement experience (1500 word) (50%)

Samples of placement work (1500 words, or equivalent) (50%)

LB619: Converging Journalism

250-500 words for online publication; TV package of 1.30-3 minutes; radio package / voicer of 45 seconds to 1.15 minutes (80%)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11

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Reflective essay (3000 words max) (20%)


LB601: 40 1 8000 word Dissertation (100%) 1, 2, 3, Dissertation 4, 5, 6,

7, 8 & 11

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

University induction week

Student Handbook: the University and you

Course Handbook

Extensive library facilities

Computer pool rooms (53 work stations)

E-mail address

Welfare service

Personal tutor for advice and guidance

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non- traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST JOURNALISM NEWSROOM 24 x iMac i7 Processor 4GB RAM with the following software:

ProTools Version 10

Avid Media Composer Version 6 Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Suite Burli 42” LCD TV with Freeview News Channels Classroom Audio Feed from Radio Studios 1 or 2 (switchable) Dedicated Printer M Box Audio Sound Card

2 industry standard digital video editing suites 3 Radio Studios TV Studio and gallery HDV video cameras and associated equipment Portable audio recording kits Recording cameras for location and studio shoots Dedicated course online news website News feeds: Sky News & Press Association

ENPS (Electronic News Production System)

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

Course Structure – BA (Hons) Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

LEVEL 4

Semester 1 Semester 2

LB419 Radio Journalism (40 credits)

(LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO9, LO11)

LB422 Multimedia News Journalism (20 credits) (LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO11)

LB420 Reporting Government and Politics (20 credits) (runs over 2 semesters)

(LO2, LO8, LO11)

LB470 Media: A Critical Introduction (20 credits) (LO1, LO2, LO8, LO11)

LB118 Global Political Communication (20 credits) (LO1, LO2, LO8, LO11)

LEVEL 5


LB212 Media Ethics (20 credits)*

(LO1, LO3, LO8, LO11)

LB502 Research Methods (20 credits)*

(LO1, LO2, LO3, LO11)

LB515 Multi-Platform Journalism (20 credits)* (LO4, LO6, LO8, LO11)

LB511 Television Journalism (40 credits)*

(LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO9, LO11)

LB213 Media Law and Regulation (20 credits)*

(LO3, LO11)

*** Or Study Abroad ( The Netherlands (Erasmus) Semester 1 or the USA Semester 2) for 30 ECTS / 15 US credits = 60 UK CATS credits

LEVEL 6


LB619 Converging Journalism (40 credits)

(LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9,

LO11)

LB612 Video Production: Documentary (20 credits) (LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO11)

LB613 Advanced Radio Production (20 credits) (LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO11)

LB307 Professional Placement (20 credits) (runs over 2 semesters)

(LO3, LO4, LO9, LO10, LO11)

LB601 Dissertation (40 credits) (runs over 2 semesters)

(LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO11)

Modules

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Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

Level8 Module

code Status Module title Credit

Level 4

LB118 C Global Political Communication 20

LB419 C Radio Journalism 40

LB420 C Reporting Government and Politics 20

LB422 C Multimedia News Journalism 20

LB470 C Media: A Critical Introduction 20

Level 5

LB511 C Television Journalism 40

LB212 C Media Ethics 20

LB213 C Media Law and Regulation 20

LB515 C Multi-Platform Journalism 20

LB502 C Research Methods 20

Or Study Abroad programme 60

Level 6

LB612 O Video Production: Documentary 20

LB613 O Advanced Radio Production 20

LB307 C Professional Placement 20

LB619 C Converging Journalism 40

LB601 M Dissertation 40

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

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All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits9 Minimum credits10

Ratio of marks11: Class of award

Final BA

(Hons)

Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree

Intermediate BA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism


Level 6 marks Not applicable

Intermediate DipHE Multimedia Broadcast Journalism



Intermediate CertHE Multimedia Broadcast Journalism



Select Select Total credit Select Minimum credit at level of award Select

Select Select

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree 12 Postgraduate degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

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Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10

Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11

Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

The course regulations are in accordance with the University's General Examination and Assessment Regulations (available from the school office or the Registry).

Course specific regulations

The course regulations are in accordance with the University's General Examination and Assessment Regulations (available from the school office or the Registry).

Exceptions required by PSRB

These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board

n/a

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