6B010E - Going Live! Sports Broadcasting 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B010E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Going Live! Sports Broadcasting | |||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | |||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Module Leader: | Julie Kissick | |||
| Module Team: | ||||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 | |
| Date Closed: | ||||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 | |
| 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 professional broadcast production skills, including planning, scripting, live delivery, and technical operation.
To build confidence and collaborative competence through teamwork in a live newsroom environment.
To enable students to reflect critically on editorial decisions, ethical responsibilities, and performance in live broadcast contexts.
Content Summary
This module provides students with an immersive, professional newsroom experience through the production and delivery of a six-week live sports news broadcast series. Students take on real-world editorial, technical, and production roles — from anchors and producers to reporters and vision mixers — collaborating to produce live television content to professional standards. They will learn how to plan, script, and execute live segments while responding to the unpredictability of breaking sports news. Emphasis is placed on editorial accuracy, ethical decision-making, and teamwork under pressure. Through critical reflection and applied practice, students develop a deep understanding of broadcast journalism workflows, audience engagement, and the collaborative nature of live production. By the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to create and deliver live broadcast content that is technically sound, editorially robust, and ethically responsible, preparing them for the fast-paced world of sports broadcasting.
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 and deliver live broadcast journalism demonstrating professional standards in editorial, technical, and ethical practice. |
| LO2 | Collaborate effectively in varied broadcast roles, reflecting critically on performance and teamwork. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Online) | Compilation of broadcast contributions, scripts, and production evidence (equivalent to 2,500–3,000 words). | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Builds reflective capacity by requiring students to critically analyse their contribution, teamwork, and ethical choices during production. | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |