This program stands out from all others because of its heavy emphasis on hands-on media experience, much of it under the aegis of GW Television. One third of the Semester in Washington is the Practicum where students, working in small teams, perform all the hands-on media work of a political campaign. GW Television producer June Miller guides the video production. Students learn the advance planning needed to hire and direct video crews and editors, plan a budget and timetable, and organize a shoot to guarantee appropriate footage for the final edit. While shooting the media events, GW Television camera crews lend their expertise, suggesting tricks of the trade to capture the essence of the event in a short series of visual images.
Graphics can play a major role in the effectiveness of a television ad.
Class participants are guided in this by GW Television's graphic artist Bill Johnson. Instead of running photocopiers or opening mail during an internship, our students actually create news. The Semester in Washington Program is expanding, and will be held three times a year. GW Television is proud to be a part. Your input is appreciated.