How to present material to potential markets. Advanced newsgathering and writing techniques covering a wide scope of subjects. Emphasis is on reporting in the community under conditions approximating those of a newsroom. Techniques of sound production. Survey of the history and formats of radio.
Students produce documentary, dramatic or commercial studio projects.
Article writing for publication in magazines, preparation of query letters, market analysis, and manuscript writing. Includes discussion of ethical and legal issues of special concern in magazine writing. Teaches basic principles common to film and television production through the use of portable color video cameras and video tape editing systems. Function of public relations and its role in society. Advanced techniques in color transparencies, color negatives, and color printing.