COMM 364 - Externship in TV Newsroom Operation or Externship in Communication Arts

Institution:

New York Institute of Technology

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Description:

The Externship in TV Newsroom Operation is a two-level course in Broadcast News Operations. First level students will be provided instruction in preparing, gathering, writing, producing and broadcasting TV news. Assignments are carried out in the NYIT newsroom, which is capable of broadcasting TV news to the Long Island market. Emphasis is on "on-thescene" reporting, utilizing portable equipment (ENG). Qualified second-level students assume responsibilities with newsroom personnel such as correspondent/reporter, camera person, sound operator, news writer and video tape editor. When the nightly show is videotaped, students act as crew members. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Prerequisites: TEVE 101; instructors permission and approval of news director. Students enrolled in the Externship in Communication Arts are given an opportunity to work in professional environments in the area of communications and advertising for credit. To be eligible, student must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty advisor and the chair's permission. Applications must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. The number of hours for a particular externship assignment is determined by each externship coordinator, based on the sponsoring agency requirements and learning value. May be repeated up to 12 credits.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.nyit.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 686-7516

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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