TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism

(R only)

Intensive application in the planning and production of an actual news program. Students will operate on a realistic deadline to research, write, and create content, as well as performing crew functions for a weekly news program designed to inform the college and community. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in TVRA 220 or TVRA 230 and in TVRA 227 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly TR 255.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Work as a member of a team to plan and execute a weekly news program.
Write engaging and truthful news stories.
Operate studio, editing and field production equipment in a time-sensitive, professional and safe manner.
Assume the role of Producer and/or Director for a live newscast including planning and making content decisions based on newsworthiness and target audience, overseeing the writing, production and timing. of the program and leading the production crew.
Review and critique both professional and student-produced news programs and make suggestions for improvement.

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