Program production

CUAPPM404 Produce programs and program segments

Practical

You will be assessed in the workplace as a safe environment where you need to demonstrate consistent performance of typical activities in creative arts industry environments. You will need access to media production facilities, and video or audio playback equipment for evaluation of recordings.

You need to show that you have:

  1. Analysed and used research material to produce programs covering a range of topics
  2. Delivered clear briefings to production staff and program guests
  3. Overseen pre-production to ensure that:
    1. it met technical and creative objectives, and
    2. program material complied with broadcasting regulations and production requirements
  4. Recorded programs over a period of time that structure content in a way that maintains audience interest
  5. Given clear verbal and non-verbal cues during productions
  6. Evaluated programs and give feedback to inform future programs.

 

Interview/assignment questions

  1. Describe technical and creative responsibilities of television and radio producers in relation to program segments and overall program production
  2. What are the typical problems and challenges of producing programs and program segments? Briefly describe solutions for each one.
  3. Describe audience behaviour patterns for you kinds of productions.
  4. What are the main principles for building and maintaining audiences?
  5. Outline legislation and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting that must be considered when producing programs.