Attention to the ways theories function in diverse communication contexts. Heavy emphasis on broadcast news, with some focus on advertising and public service messages, and drama. Discussion of scripting, technical requirements and organization. Course covers program development, directing and production method. Also included is equipment operations, on-camera performance and group work.
Students write a treatment, direct, produce, shoot and edit footage.
Course also covers equipment operation, on-camera performance, editing and group work. Course also involves equipment operation, performance techniques and group work. Emphasis on how to identify news and structure story. Format ans style are emphasized, for newspapers and magazines. Macintosh literacy recommended.