MCM516 Assignment No. 1
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Semester “Spring 2011”
TV News Reporting and Production MCM 516
Assignment No. 01 Marks: 15
“Refining an idea for TV Production”
“ The presentation of an idea is also an art. It is necessary that what ever a creative director or producer visualize about a future programme should be presented in black and white for consideration of authorities and the organization.”
Q: By using the basic ingredients of TV production you are required to construct a proper program proposal. The required ingredients are listed below with explanation which will be helpful in the assignment preparation.
Contents of Program Proposal:
Title: Name of the programme
Type: Form of programme
Language: Mode of communication
Genre: Kind of contents
Frequency: Rate of telecast
Duration: Length of time
Target audience: Potential viewers
Format: Arrangement of sequences
Theme: Central idea
Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.
Important Tips
1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired after watching video lecture no. 01 to lecture no 08 and reading handouts as well as recommended text book).
2. Video lectures can be downloaded for free from Online VU Lectures.
3. Also check the schedule of programs of various channels to have an idea of what other programs are being on aired and how you can format your program proposal.
MCM516 TV News Reporting and Production VU
MCM 516 TV News Reporting and Production VU
Schedule
Opening Date and Time 11 th April, 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 18 th April, 2010 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
· Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
· Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
· It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
· Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
· Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA
reference style” in Google and read various website containing
information for better understanding or visit
http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
· Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
· Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking
for irrelevant material.
· For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but
watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
· It has been submitted after due date
· The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
· It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)
· It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…
Semester “Spring 2011”
TV News Reporting and Production MCM 516
Assignment No. 01 Marks: 15
“Refining an idea for TV Production”
“ The presentation of an idea is also an art. It is necessary that what ever a creative director or producer visualize about a future programme should be presented in black and white for consideration of authorities and the organization.”
Q: By using the basic ingredients of TV production you are required to construct a proper program proposal. The required ingredients are listed below with explanation which will be helpful in the assignment preparation.
Contents of Program Proposal:
Title: Name of the programme
Type: Form of programme
Language: Mode of communication
Genre: Kind of contents
Frequency: Rate of telecast
Duration: Length of time
Target audience: Potential viewers
Format: Arrangement of sequences
Theme: Central idea
Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.
Important Tips
1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired after watching video lecture no. 01 to lecture no 08 and reading handouts as well as recommended text book).
2. Video lectures can be downloaded for free from Online VU Lectures.
3. Also check the schedule of programs of various channels to have an idea of what other programs are being on aired and how you can format your program proposal.
MCM516 TV News Reporting and Production VU
MCM 516 TV News Reporting and Production VU
Schedule
Opening Date and Time 11 th April, 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 18 th April, 2010 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
· Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
· Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
· It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
· Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
· Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA
reference style” in Google and read various website containing
information for better understanding or visit
http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
· Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
· Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking
for irrelevant material.
· For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but
watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
· It has been submitted after due date
· The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
· It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)
· It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…
