JOUR 304 - Broadcast News Reporting

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

This class functions as a multimedia newsroom and produces content for some or all of WPPJ, U-View, the Point Park News Service, and a weekly newscast. Students write and edit broadcast news packages to deadline, record news in the field, refine broadcast presentation skills, and employ reporting and interviewing techniques for a variety of situations in broadcast news. Prerequisites: JOUR 151, Course Objectives (1) Define the elements that are used to create professional news packages. (2) Identify and use professional storytelling techniques. (3) Identify, research, and tell stories appropriate for broadcast news. (4) Develop interviewing skills based on professional standards. (5) Improve skills in media acquisition and editing. (6) Improve skills in media performance.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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