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FITV11-140: Live Television Broadcasting

Description

In this highly-practical, workshop-based subject, students are introduced to the operation of an advanced modern broadcast television studio, and the production of weekly live broadcast programs (such as News, Current Affairs, Magazine, Variety and Music shows). Emphasis is placed on rotating production roles, studio etiquette, studio management, teamwork and program planning.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: FITV11-140
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Evaluate different forms, styles, and genres of television multicam production.
  2. Collaborate with creative teams to produce multi-camera productions.
  3. Perform crew roles and responsibilities to produce multi-camera productions using industry protocols.
  4. Reflect on the creative, structural, aesthetic, and contextual aspects of their own work.
  5. Operate specialised technology in live multi-camera television production.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
Semester start: 15/09/2025
Subject start: 15/09/2025
Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
Teaching census: 10/10/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025