Course code

BFM6128.FK

old course code

BFM6128

Course title in Estonian

Teleformaadid

Course title in English

Introduction to Television Formats

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Kaspar Kaljas (language of instruction:English)

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The objective of the course is to introduce the students to the different types of TV formats, formats market. Also the course introduces main television professions.

Brief description of the course

Introduction to different TV format genres, including game shows, reality TV, talent shows, variety shows, comedy and drama. Introduction to legal protection of formats, format market, market players, terms of sale. Introduction to the roles of TV host, writer, production manager, actor and director. Through case studies students will get acquainted to different technical and creative aspects of television production.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- is able to recognize different TV format types and perform basic analysis of these;
- can create their own paper format at the end of the course

Teacher

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