UNIT INTRODUCTION
Aim and purpose
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the television and film industries and the structure of
individual companies. The unit will develop their understanding of job roles, working practices and regulation,
and will enable them to prepare the necessary documentation to apply for a job in these industries.
Unit introduction
The television and film industries have gone through many changes in the last two decades. The development
of new technology, and the inevitable changes in governing legislation and working practices, have resulted in
an increase in the range of services and service providers that now make up an increasingly diverse industry.
These changes have been driven, for the most part, by the technologies that have enabled media companies
to access increasing audiences in ways different from the traditional ones, and subsequently to provide a
greater range and diversity of content. Whilst terrestrial television is still dominated by the major household
names such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, multi-channel services via satellite and cable have
changed the face of television within the UK and across the world. The digital revolution now allows
audiences to use television and a host of other media content in whatever way is most convenient to them.
As a result, media content has become more inclusive, catering for a wider range of tastes and opinions and a
greater spectrum of ages, cultural and geographical backgrounds.
Similarly, the film industry has gone through a range of technological, financial, commercial and aesthetic
changes which have seen the British film industry go through a relatively strong period of growth and
development in the first few years of the 21st century.
An understanding of the operation of the various organisational structures in the television and film industries is
essential for anyone intending to work in these sectors. It is equally important for anyone wishing to progress
onto higher level qualifications to be aware of the range of job opportunities and of the relevant training that is
required.
This unit aims to provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of the key organisations within the
television and film industries and the structure of individual companies. Learners will explore and develop their
understanding of these industries through study of the range of technical, management, creative, research and
financial roles and job opportunities currently available within them.
This unit covers contractual, legal and ethical obligations, trends affecting the industries, and how to develop a
professional approach to employment.
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the television and film industries and the structure of
individual companies. The unit will develop their understanding of job roles, working practices and regulation,
and will enable them to prepare the necessary documentation to apply for a job in these industries.
Unit introduction
The television and film industries have gone through many changes in the last two decades. The development
of new technology, and the inevitable changes in governing legislation and working practices, have resulted in
an increase in the range of services and service providers that now make up an increasingly diverse industry.
These changes have been driven, for the most part, by the technologies that have enabled media companies
to access increasing audiences in ways different from the traditional ones, and subsequently to provide a
greater range and diversity of content. Whilst terrestrial television is still dominated by the major household
names such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, multi-channel services via satellite and cable have
changed the face of television within the UK and across the world. The digital revolution now allows
audiences to use television and a host of other media content in whatever way is most convenient to them.
As a result, media content has become more inclusive, catering for a wider range of tastes and opinions and a
greater spectrum of ages, cultural and geographical backgrounds.
Similarly, the film industry has gone through a range of technological, financial, commercial and aesthetic
changes which have seen the British film industry go through a relatively strong period of growth and
development in the first few years of the 21st century.
An understanding of the operation of the various organisational structures in the television and film industries is
essential for anyone intending to work in these sectors. It is equally important for anyone wishing to progress
onto higher level qualifications to be aware of the range of job opportunities and of the relevant training that is
required.
This unit aims to provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of the key organisations within the
television and film industries and the structure of individual companies. Learners will explore and develop their
understanding of these industries through study of the range of technical, management, creative, research and
financial roles and job opportunities currently available within them.
This unit covers contractual, legal and ethical obligations, trends affecting the industries, and how to develop a
professional approach to employment.
TASK 1 Activity (100 words) film profits
After a discussion in class, research and write.
- choose a feature film released in the UK in the last ten years. Find out the budget for the film, and the box office income.
- was there any more forms of income?
- was this film released on DVD?
- Did it relase a soundtrack?
- Once all costs had been taken into consideration, how much money did the film actually make?
- Imdb is a good resource
TASK 2 WHOS WHO
build a flowchart showing the responsibilities of those within the industry and how career paths can be built
between roles
research the range of job roles within management, creative and technical areas in the TV and film industries
produce an illustrated booklet covering what the roles involve, where they fit within the larger picture of the
industry, responsibilities of the roles, and career pathways leading to and from the roles.
between roles
research the range of job roles within management, creative and technical areas in the TV and film industries
produce an illustrated booklet covering what the roles involve, where they fit within the larger picture of the
industry, responsibilities of the roles, and career pathways leading to and from the roles.
DEADLINE 08/12/2014
TASK 3 LIMITATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS
research contractual, legal and ethical obligations in the industry
produce a written report, illustrated with examples from the industry to support their findings.
OFCOM
produce a written report, illustrated with examples from the industry to support their findings.
OFCOM
DEADLINE 15/12/2014
TASK 4 DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES
Learners will produce a webpage about the changes in technology within the industry, illustrated with
appropriate images.
RADIO BORADCAST LW MW
FILM
CINEMA
BW TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION BROADCAST
LICENSE FEE
COLOUR TV
RADIO FM???
VIDEO BETA/VHS (LIVE TV)
CABLE TV
PAY PER VIEW
SUBSCRIPTION TV
SATELITE TV
LASER DISK
DVD
IMAX
INTERNET TV
ON DEMAND
BLURAY
SMART DEVICE
3D CINEMA
LIVE CINEMA
3D BLURAY
appropriate images.
RADIO BORADCAST LW MW
FILM
CINEMA
BW TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION BROADCAST
LICENSE FEE
COLOUR TV
RADIO FM???
VIDEO BETA/VHS (LIVE TV)
CABLE TV
PAY PER VIEW
SUBSCRIPTION TV
SATELITE TV
LASER DISK
DVD
IMAX
INTERNET TV
ON DEMAND
BLURAY
SMART DEVICE
3D CINEMA
LIVE CINEMA
3D BLURAY
TASK 5 – PLANNING FOR MY FUTURE
collate examples of your own work, prepare a CV and personal statement, and collect references from
appropriate sources
produce a DVD containing all of the collated material in an appropriate format for presentation to potential
employers
produce a career plan, detailing several current examples of job opportunities and what further action they
would have to take to be ready for apply for these.
appropriate sources
produce a DVD containing all of the collated material in an appropriate format for presentation to potential
employers
produce a career plan, detailing several current examples of job opportunities and what further action they
would have to take to be ready for apply for these.
DEADLINE 12/01/2015
task 6 GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE INDUSTRY
research ownership and funding of the TV and film industries
produce a 5 minute presentation explaining your findings.
produce a 5 minute presentation explaining your findings.