4B008E - Making Media: Click, Record, Publish 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 4B008E
Module Title: Making Media: Click, Record, Publish
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Film and TV
Faculty Sub Group: Film and TV
Module Leader: Andrew Pearsall
Module Team: Delme Parfitt
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2031
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100439 - broadcast journalism 100440 - digital media 100442 - journalism 100445 - multimedia journalism
HECOS Code Weighting: 25 25 25 25

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are: 

  • To develop core technical and creative skills in photography, video, and audio production for sports journalism. 

  • To enable students to apply visual and aural storytelling techniques in producing short-form multimedia content suitable for digital platforms. 

  • To encourage ethical awareness, critical reflection, and creative decision-making in multi-platform sports reporting. 

Content Summary

This module challenges students to tell the story of a live sporting event through sound and image. They will learn how to capture atmosphere, action, and emotion using photography, audio, and video — and how to adapt those outputs for digital platforms. Through practical workshops and newsroom-style exercises, they will explore how visual and aural storytelling techniques can bring sport to life for diverse audiences. The module focuses on technical proficiency, creativity, and ethical responsibility in multimedia journalism. It develops the production and editing skills essential for professional sports media practice, preparing you for more advanced broadcast and content production modules in later years. By the end of the module, students will understand how to create engaging, multi-platform content that meets professional standards of quality, accuracy, and storytelling coherence. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Scheduled Learning and Teaching 56
Guided Study 10.5
Summative Assessment 60
Independent Study and self-directed learning 173.5
Total Hours Selected 116

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Capture and edit short-form photography, video, and audio that tells a coherent sports story.
LO2 Combine media formats creatively to produce professional, platform-ready digital storytelling.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 6–8 captioned photographs, 2–3 minute audio bulletin, and 1 short-form video (approx. 2,000–2,500 words equivalent) Requires students to create short-form photography, audio, and video content, simulating real-world newsroom workflows. 3 2500 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment  Critique  5-minute recorded audio reflection (approx. 1,000 words equivalent) Builds on the above by encouraging reflective and analytical thinking. The audio reflection fosters student agency and self-regulation, aligning with the Framework’s principle that assessment should promote continuous learning rather than final judgement. Students articulate the reasoning behind their editorial and technical choices, reinforcing professional accountability and personal growth. 5 1000 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Critique 

Reading List

Aspland, M; Wilkinson, J; Holt, O. (2014) The Art of Sports Photography. Random House. 

Foss, R. Sport Photography 101 - Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Equipment. (E Book, Kindle Edition).

Jenkins, T. (2012) In The Moment: The Sports Photography of Tom Jenkins. Guardian Books 

Aspland, M; Wilkinson, J; Holt, O. (2014) The Art of Sports Photography. Random House. 

Kobre, K. (2008). Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach. 6 Edition. Focal Press. 

Biewen, J., & Dilworth, A. (2010) Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. 

Bradshaw, P. (2023) The Online Journalism Handbook: Skills to Survive and Thrive in the Digital Age. Routledge. 

Kern, J. (2008) Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 

Mojo Manual (n.d.) [Online] Available at: https://www.mojo-manual.org/  

Harcup, T. (2021) Journalism Principles and Practice. London: Sage. 

Adornato, A. (2022) Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A Practical Guide for Multimedia Journalism. Second edition. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.