JOUR 151 - Broadcast News Writing

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

This course will introduce students to professional-level broadcast writing and editing skills and techniques. Students will conduct interviews, report and collect information, and then write scripts in a variety of formats, understanding the relationship and importance of audio and video in broadcast formats. Students will learn how to edit and prepare copy for broadcast and dissemination in accompanying multimedia formats. Students must pass with a C- or better to progress in the major if this is a required major course. Prerequisite: JOUR 150. Course Objectives (1) Recognize news and story material. (2) Write effective leads for all types of news and feature stories. (3) Collect information through interviewing and research. (4) Structure material for readability and reader interest. (5) Structure material for viewer comprehension and interest. (6) Publish and broadcast stories in order to begin a portfolio. (7) Rewrite and edit stories. (8) Define the basic techniques of print, broadcast and on-line media. (9) Explain fundamental and advanced concepts of communications process and theory, including language learning and development of language and communication skills; writing process, skills and semantics, and communication rights, freedoms and responsibilities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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