RTV 1100 - Writing for Electronics Media

Institution:

Miami Dade College

Subject:

Description:

This course should enable you to write comfortably for the media in a variety of formats. You will be introduced to analysis and preparation of scripts that emphasizes common principles of wording for mass media of communication and formats peculiar to each medium. You should learn basic broadcast principles of copy preparation, first for radio and then for the added requirements of television news. Particular attention will be given to commercials and public service announcements. There will be opportunities to study and write documentaries and other long-form programs. At the end of the course, you should understand what goes into a script and have the ability to write a workable script in the medium of your choice. (3 hour lecture)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mdc.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(305) 237-8888

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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