5B011E - Lights, Camera, Action! Content Production in Sport 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B011E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Lights, Camera, Action! Content Production in Sport | |||
| 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: | 5 | |
| 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 students’ ability to plan, film, and edit compelling video journalism that meets professional and ethical standards.
To foster creative, technical, and narrative skills in producing sports video content for different audiences and platforms.
To encourage critical reflection on editorial decision-making, visual storytelling, and the ethical use of imagery in sports journalism.
Content Summary
This module challenges students to plan, film, and edit professional-standard short-form and mid-length video packages that tell powerful sports stories across multiple platforms. Working to professional briefs, students will combine creativity with technical skill to produce content that captures the emotion, drama, and social significance of sport. The focus is on developing advanced storytelling through image, sound, and structure while considering ethical, editorial, and audience factors. Students will learn to manage the full production process — from idea generation and scripting to shooting, editing, and publishing — mirroring industry workflows. Through guided workshops and hands-on production tasks, they will strengthen both their technical proficiency and their ability to make informed editorial decisions. The module prepares students for higher-level production, broadcasting, and investigative work, supporting employability and enterprise through authentic, portfolio-ready outputs.
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 | Plan, film, and edit professional-standard sports video packages across multiple platforms. |
| LO2 | Evaluate editorial, narrative, and ethical choices in the visual storytelling process. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | 2–3 video packages (e.g., highlights, explainer, feature/interview) – approx. 2,000–2,500 words equivalent. Is an authentic, practice-based assessment that mirrors real-world video journalism production. It encourages students to manage the full production process — from idea to final edit — and to deliver work that meets professional standards of technical quality, storytelling coherence, and ethical responsibility. | 3 | 2500 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Production blog containing reflective commentary on editorial and technical choices | 0 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |