Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
The Language of Live TV
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
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Introduction
The course The Language of Live TV will provide students with practical experience in writing texts for television and producing a news magazine programme.
Pre-course requirements
Successful completion of the course Filming.
Objectives
This subject is aimed at preparing students for the Newsrooms and be able to write and edit in formal English under the pressure of time. The subject addresses two of the most critical points that a journalist is expected to have: critical thinking and production skills. This is why the subject's case studies are closely tied to the media industry. So not only will you be practicing your writing and editing skills, but you will also develop a high level of critical thinking on topics that affect journalism in a direct way.
Syllabus
1. Theory and practice of writing for television (with practice sessions on live connection, live connection with interview and writing of kyrons).
2. Preparation of the script of a magazine program for television.
3. Production, recording and post-production of this program.
Bibliography and resources
García Avilés, A. (2006). El periodismo audiovisual ante la convergencia digital. Universidad de Alicante.
González Requena, J. (1999). El discurso televisivo: Espectáculo de la modernidad. Cátedra.
Martínez Abadía, J. (s. f.). Introducción a la tecnología audiovisual (2.ª ed.). Paidós Comunicación.
Milla, R. (2000). La realitat “en directe”. Realització d’informatius diaris a televisió. Pòrtic.