RTV143 - Advanced Media Writing

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Subject Title
Advanced Media Writing

Subject Description
Building upon the rudiments of script formats and storyboarding learned in first year RTV radio and television production subjects, this subject concentrates on creative preparation, aural and visual writing, research methods and tools, styles and formats appropriate to the medium (live television, live radio, video, audio, multi/mixed media, business theatre), and story structure. These elements will be applied to scripting for specific program types such as news, documentary, commercial, PSA, drama, educational, and industrial.

The importance and relevance of the script as a production tool, the process of progressing from origination of an idea, through choice of medium, to production-ready script, will be stressed.

Students will be required to use appropriate script formats, storyboarding and formatting software in preparing storyboards and writing short scripts for radio, television, and industrial live/pre-packaged, and computer-generated multi media programs.

Students will also employ the principles of asset management in using traditional and electronic research tools and methods in the gathering and exchanging of information and data.

Pre-requisites: RTV 141 and RAD 142 or RTV 142

Credit Status
Broadcasting - Radio Diploma Program
Broadcasting - Television Diploma Program
Journalism Diploma Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. General Outcomes: The student will demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Employ the accepted script formats currently used for:  scripted and semi-scripted radio and television news, commercials/PSA's, drama, documentary, and live magazine; business theatre, live and pre-taped; and multi media  computer-based productions.
  2. Create storyboards for video and multi media productions, using both freehand method and employing storyboarding software.
  3. Access, retrieve, and edit research information available in traditional or on electronic databases.
  4. Differentiate between an aural and visual writing style and write copy employing either style.
  5. Interpret the wishes and demands of a client and translate those needs into a focused media script.
  1. Specific Outcomes: The student will demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Access, retrieve and edit research material for: a)  a radio commercial/PSA, b) a television commercial/PSA, c) a business multi media presentation,  d) a computer-based multimedia application or short video.
  2. Create freehand and computer-generated storyboards for:  a) a television commercial/PSA and short video, b) a business multi media presentation c) an industrial/educational video,  d) a computer-based multimedia application.
  3. Conduct a location survey and create freehand and computer-generated technical floor plans for a multi media presentation in a hotel ballroom or convention centre.
  4. Write a script for:  a)  a 30-sec. radio commercial,  b) a 30-sec. radio PSA,  c) a short video, d) a 15-min. multi media presentation,  e) a 5-min. computer-based multimedia application.
  5. Write and present a two-three-page proposal for either: a one-hour radio program, television program, industrial video, a 5-page Website, an interactive multi media application.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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