TV GENRES

Course Description

This course will provide a critical overview of television genres and will examine them from practical and theoretical perspectives. Students will analyse a variety of fiction and non-fiction television genres, emphasising their historical, cultural and economic contexts. Students will also consider the ways television genres have changed, divided and combined over time. Attention will also be paid to the processes through which genre classifications are produced and the media discourses which generate them. Sample genres addressed and discussed during the course include the crime show, the prestige drama, the soap opera, reality TV, news programming, and also the quiz show.

TV GENRES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Evaluate different theoretical/conceptual positions on television genre.
2. 02 Examine the historical and cultural contexts in which the television genre system is developed.
3. 03 Relate a range of contemporary television genres with their histories and features.
4. 04 Develop skills in research, analysis, and presentation.
5. 05 Apply theoretical/conceptual framework to particular genre case studies.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Creeber, G. (2015). The Television Genre Book. 3rd Edition, British Film Institute
2. 02 Edgerton, R., G. (2008). Thinking Outside the Box: A Contemporary Television Genre Reader. University Press of Kentucky
3. 03 Mittel, J. (2004). Genre and Television: From Cop Shows to Cartoons in American Culture

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Evaluate different theoretical/conceptual positions on television genre. SOLO 5
2. L02 Relate a range of contemporary television genres with their histories and features SOLO 4
3. L03 Develop skills in research, analysis, and presentation. SOLO 5
4. L04 Interpret theoretical/conceptual framework to particular genre case studies. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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