TV Script Formats and Non-Fiction Programming notes

Various formats for TV programming include:

Fictional Programmes

• Serials

• Sitcoms

• Comedy Shows

• Short Films

• Advertisements

• Animation

Non-Fiction Programmes

• Reality Shows

• Facts & Figures

• Journalistic shows

Categories of non-fiction programming:

• News Bulletins

• Interviews

• Newsreels

• Discussions & Debates
  Example: #DevyaniHumiliated on AMITY NEWSHOUR

• Vox Pop segments

• Documentaries

• Reality Shows
  Examples: Bigg Boss, Dance India Dance, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

• Audience Participation
  Examples: Cookery Shows, Pro Kabaddi

• Concerts and Award Shows
  Example: Indian Television Academy awards

Special Programmes

Targeted segments in programming, such as:

• Technology Shows
  Example: Gadget Guru

• Sports Programming
  Example: Pro Kabaddi

TV Programme Rundown Example

A simple rundown of daily programming:

10:45 AM: Welcome Segment (1 min)

10:47 AM: Live Interview (10 min)

10:55 AM: Overview of a Quartet (4 min)

11:00 AM: Toss to Stage (15 sec)

11:36 AM: Break and Recap (2 min)

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Project Description

Writing a TV Script Format Project

Groups must research and write scripts in different TV formats (like talk shows and outdoor shows).

Elements to consider:

• Target audience

• Idea generation & research techniques

• Creative reflection of cultural/social life in Egypt

• Implementation of writing techniques

Assessment Criteria for Project

Criteria include:

1. Idea + target audience (3 marks)

2. Generating ideas (research) (3 marks)

3. Research techniques (3 marks)

4. Script writing techniques and format (3 marks)

5. Writing techniques used (3 marks)

Total: 15 marks

Feedback by: Ms. Ameera Fouad