Through viewing a wide array of clips and full episodes of programming from the 40s through the 90s, class discussions and critical essays, students will trace the technological entertainment, communication and artistic evolution of television and investigate the dynamics of fiction and fact in contemporary programming. The course will illustrate the influence of TV in the development of our contemporary culture and the emergence of more culturally diverse and representative television images. This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of commercial radio broadcasting. Students learn about licensing, sales, research, programming, and federal regulations. The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of TV production.
Students work in production teams within a professional television studio setting.
Students gain experience in all phases of production, including conception of ideas, scripting, directing, and operation of equipment to produce videotapes. Programming includes newscasts and 30-second commercials. This course provides training in the necessary skills students must demonstrate to obtain entrylevel employment as news reporters and editors in radio. Students learn broadcast writing and reporting techniques. The course is designed primarily for those interested in newscasting as a career.