Factual errors in any story will account for an automatic one grade level deduction. You will also receive a grade for your role in producing our newscast. Students will rotate through different positions on the newscast each time, such as producer, writer, anchor, etc. All work must be your own. Plagiarism can result in dismissal from the course, a failing grade, and possible dismissal from the University.
Attendance is mandatory , the model being a television news room.
If you cannot be in class because of a catastrophic event, you must call in advance and let me know. Any in-class assignment missed due to an unexcused absence may not be made up. Missing class does not change a story deadline. Shooting a story is NOT a reason to miss class or lab. Four to six mini-DV tapes.