The purpose of the class is to develop students' television broadcasting knowledge. The students in the class are expected to be familiar with cameras and video-editing equipment before taking the class. The students have to report, write, film and edit all of their news packages and turn in at least one news package a week. According to Kelly, the best way to learn television journalism is by getting out in the real world and practicing it. The class meets once a week for two hours to review the textbook, discuss problems students are having with their stories and critique one another's latest news packages.
Every student has a beat topic and has to come up with original story ideas to report on.
According to Klitzke, the critique portion of the class is very valuable. Working with a group of students in this class is great because it is much more like a newsroom. During the semester, the class will work together to create two 20-minute newscasts. I've already learned a lot about writing from the class and the ability to put together a news package. I think it will help me get a job in the future.