5B012E - Deadline Days: Live Sports Reporting 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B012E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Deadline Days: Live Sports Reporting | |||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | |||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Module Leader: | Julie Kissick | |||
| 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 advanced skills in live reporting, production, and presentation across digital and television platforms.
To build students’ ability to make editorial and ethical decisions under deadline pressure through collaborative newsroom practice.
To foster critical reflection on teamwork, professional standards, and performance in live broadcast and digital production settings.
Content Summary
This newsroom-style module immerses students in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of live sports reporting across mobile, digital, and television platforms. Students will learn how to plan, produce, and deliver real-time coverage that meets professional editorial and technical standards. Working collaboratively in simulated and real-world newsroom and field roles, they will produce a range of outputs including live blogs, on-camera reports, and short bulletin segments. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, fairness, and ethical responsibility when reporting live, while also developing the teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills required in deadline-driven production. The module mirrors real newsroom workflows, helping students understand how field and studio roles combine to deliver compelling live sport content. It prepares students for professional environments by deepening their technical expertise, editorial judgement, and reflective awareness under pressure — essential attributes for success in contemporary sports broadcasting and journalism.
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 | Produce multi-platform live sports reporting that meets professional editorial and technical standards |
| LO2 | Reflect critically on teamwork, decision-making, and professional performance under deadline pressure. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio including a live blog/social coverage, on-camera package or bulletin, and supporting materials (scripts, cue sheets, etc.). Equivalent to 2,000–2,500 words. Provides an authentic assessment experience, requiring students to plan, execute, and deliver live sports coverage that mirrors real-world newsroom pressures. It aligns with the Framework’s emphasis on?constructive alignment and?authentic learning, allowing students to showcase applied skills in live reporting, teamwork, and editorial decision-making. | 0 | 2500 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Individual Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) | 10-minute oral reflection (approx. 1,000 words equivalent). Reinforces reflective and critical thinking through an oral presentation that analyses teamwork, ethics, and performance under pressure. This supports feedforward learning, giving students the tools to evaluate and improve their professional practice in subsequent modules | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) | ✔ | ✔ | |