1 Department of Mass Media Studies Sri Palee Campus University of Colombo Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism (DRTJ)
2 Purpose of the Diploma Handbook This booklet provides you with the information you will need during your time studying at Imagine Education in Sri Palee campus. Please make sure you have ongoing access to this book as you will need to refer to it throughout Course Location :University of Colombo, Sri Palee Campus, Wilmot A. Perera mawatha, Wewala, Horana. Venue :University of Colombo Time & Date :Every Sunday @ 9.00 a.m. To 4.00 p.m. Contact Phone Numbers :0712 628 629, 0718 403 283,034 22 63 516, 2263616 Email :www.spc.cmb.ac.lk Welcome The Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism 2016-2017. This handbook sets out the course content and structure, together with other information that we hope you will find useful. We welcome questions, comments and feedback on what is contained here, as we will throughout the year of the course. We know that we will continue to learn a lot this year, and that the pool of our experiences, as Lectures and Filed Expertise will also benefit the diploma students of the future. We hope that you enjoy your year on the diploma course, and that you realize all of your best hopes from it. We look forward to seeing you at Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism. Dr Tudor Weerasinghe, Course Coordinator, University of Colombo, Sri Palee Campus. Ms Sajitha Lakmali Hewapathirana, Assistance Course Coordinator, University of Colombo, Sri Palee Campus.
3 Contents (1) Introduction (2) Objectives (3) Target groups (4) Method of study (5) Entry requirements (6) Program / Course Duration (7) Titles of course units (8) Evaluation (9) Student ID Cards (10) List of internal and external resource persons
4 1. Introduction Journalists and media professionals are the main parties providing information and material to the public, while journalism students prepare to carry out the same tasks in future. Therefore, journalism training and educational development is an immediate necessity toward the ultimate goal of maintaining a professional media network (UNESCO, 2011).With more than a half century of history and having been considered the most prominent medium of the twenty first century, radio and television have been facing the challenges of the new media, taking advantage of technological progress, and adapting itself to the new modes of listening and viewing. As in other countries in South Asia, Sri Lanka has experienced a phenomenal growth in electronic media, particularly radio, television, satellite cable and online journalism since 1994. The growing strength of Sri Lankan capitalism, since the terrorist menace that had been affecting the country for over 30 years has been eradicated, has filtered down to the electronic media industry creating one of the most dynamic industry in Sri Lanka. Radio and television journalism becomes one of the most promising tools for nation building. In addition, opportunities for radio and television journalists in the emerging entertainment industry are at its peak in now. Meanwhile, the past decade of this century saw rapidly changing forms of radio and television broadcasting systems. Journalists may reflect those changes. The mandate of the Diploma is to facilitate the amateur journalists to meet the actual needs of domestic and international electronic media industry, and put the emphasis on solving the significant problems of theory and practice. The goal is to provide a theoretical and practical base, value- oriented perspective, concrete specifics where those principles are applied. This program is concerned with analyzing and practicing radio and television journalism engaged in producing, distributing, and exhibiting information and entertainment. At the same time, the Diploma will provide training in conflict sensitive and balance reporting training to broadcast journalists. The education provided by the course of study leading to the Diploma in radio and television journalism intended to be of an internationally
5 high level its quality and to contribute to strengthening electronic media labour force. This program produces candidates with professional experience and knowledge, who are employable in electronic media industry in Sri Lanka and aboard. This course is designed to be a lasting resource for amateur journalists and professional journalists leading the field in excellence in radio and television journalism. 2. The objectives: - Contribute to human resources development for the radio and television industry and related industries and assist electronic media to improve the quality of their content. - To provide on the job training to amateur journalists. - To address political, cultural, creativity and technological challenges faced by radio and television journalists. - Identify areas where training can enhance commercial viability and media market advantages. - To establish and maintain relationship with university, industry, community and and link regional and international associations. 3. The Target Group: The program encourages amateurs (school leavers) and professional journalists to explore theory and practice in radio and television studies where mix skills that create career opportunities meeting their work and responsibilities..
6 4. Method of study: The study methods have been planned in order to develop analysis and practical skills that can be applied in their professional life. The training component is intended to ensure breadth in candidates academic competence and qualify them for work on the creative communication. The training component shall normally include a theory component, a practical component and a program production publishing component. Through the practical training component the candidate shall also acquire skills in producing and presenting his or her own productions. The course may be more subject-specific. 05. Entry requirements: (a) Three passes in the G.C.E (A/L) examination 06. Program / Course Duration: One year (Part Time- Sunday 0930-1330 hours) Course Modules: i. DRT 613 Introduction to Radio and Television Studies ii. DRT 623 Radio Program Production iii. DRT 633 Announcing and Presentation in Electronic Media iv. DRT 643 Videography v. DRT 653 Electronic News Gathering vi. DRT 663 Production Planning and Writing scripts for Television vii. DRT 673 Television Program Production viii. DRT 683 Post Production and Editing ix. DRT 696 Extended Essay and Creative Work
7 07. Contents of Course Modules: 1. DRT 613 Introduction to Radio and Television Studies 1.1 Introduction to Radio Broadcasting, Characteristics of the Radio Medium, Nature of Management and Radio Practitioners, Industry perspectives Introduction to operational techniques of Radio Broadcasting, The Studio Desk, The Microphone, The operational style 1.2 Characteristics of Television, A persuasive force, It s all very technical, Communication aim, Television production process, Production elements (the camera, Lighting, audio, videotape recording, television studio, studio control room, master control room, special effects, post production editing, props and Set, make up, clothing and costuming )Production people 1.3 Aesthetic of television, how television work, the video signal, color analysis, color mixtures, light and shade, transmitting color, the television picture, aesthetic factors of sound mixing(environment, figure ground, perspective, continuity, energy, surround sound), aesthetic factors of picture mixing, lighting, effects, graphics 2 DRT 623 Radio Program Production Radio Program formats, Program styles, The language of Broadcaster, Writing for radio, Writing broadcast Scripts, Radio Program Production, The work of the Producer, Music, Sound Effects, Voice, Sound Mixing techniques, Making editing decisions, Making Commercials, Digital Audio Editing, Voice Work 3. DRT 633 Announcing and Presentation in Electronic Media Art of Interviews, Types of interviews, Question techniques, News Reading, DJ Presentation, Acting, Dubbing, Commentary, Voicing of Commercials, Television Program Presentation, Television News Reading 4.DRT 643 Videography What camera can do, Types of television camera, Camera lens, the zoom lens, Focusing and Exposure, Composing Images for Video, Visual effects, Basic shots and Camera angels and Movements, Understanding lighting for video, Lighting: basic Principle, Lighting techniques, Operation of studio light, Lighting on location (ENG and EFP) Television and the flow of sound, Types of television sounds
8 5. DRT 653 Electronic News Gathering Introduction to news and current affairs program, Guide lines for news writing, News sources, Types of news, News reporting, Electronic News gathering, News editing, Process of news production, Current affairs program, News room management 6.DRT 663 Production Planning and Writing Scripts for television production organization, program ideas, production models (unplanned productions, unrehearsed formats, regular formats, complex productions, planned productions), Directors role, writing the proposal, preparing a budget, presenting the proposal, Writing TV scripts, script formats, script analysis, script marking, story board, location scouting, production schedule, shooting schedule, permits and clearance, publicity and promotions 7.DRT 673 Television Program Production Directors role, Pre studio rehearsal, studio rehearsal, rehearsal procedure, floor manager, guiding performers, cuing, prompting, Performance techniques, acting techniques, auditions, timing methods,visualization,playing host, watching the production flow, Evaluating the production, technical requirements of makeup, conditions of television makeup, clothing and costuming, set and props
9 8.DRT 683 Post Production and Editing How post production editing works, Editing modes, Basic editing systems, Linear editing systems, Linear editing features and techniques, nonlinear editing systems, nonlinear editing features and techniques, making editing decisions, Editing functions, Basic transition devices, major editing principles, Visual effects and designing and using television graphics, standard analog video effects, Digital video effects, non-electronic effects and how to use them, optical effects (television gobos, reflections, star filter, diffusion filters, defocus),mechanical effects (rain, snow, fog, wind, smoke, fire, lightning, explosions), specification of television graphics, graphics equipment s, forms of graphics, Titling 9. DRT 696 Extended Essay & Creative work Extended Essay A candidate for the Diploma shall submit an Extended Essay of 4000 words on a subject relevant to the course contents of the Diploma program. Creative works: Under the practical training component participants have to produce a number of radio and television programs under the guidance of a supervisor who will be appointed by the Sri Palee Campus. The produced programs to have to be presented, in CD with the approval of the supervisor appointed by the campus.
10 09. Evaluation: In each Course Module, 70 percent of the aggregate marks shall be allocated on the basis of Classroom Test, Assignments, Creative works and Mini Projects. The balance of 30 percent shall be awarded according to the performance at the final written examination. Each module will be of 45 hours which carries 3 credits and six credits for the Extended Essay including up to a maximum of 4,000 words and creative work. Diploma candidate will have to earn 30 credits to be qualified for the award of the Diploma. 9. Student ID Cards: For identification purposes, all students will have to submit a passport size Photograph during their Second week. A Student Identification Card will be issued in the first month, and is to be carried at all times.