JOUR 445 - Editing and Producing the News

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

Traditional and transitional principles of news value, news selection, and news presentation will be discussed in class. Applying these principles, students will serve as gatekeepers and decision makers (assignment editors, chief photographers, web producers, head writers, segment producers, anchors and program producers) for a weekly newscast and other student multimedia news efforts. The instructor and students will discuss journalistic, ethical, legal, societal and professional perspectives and challenges presented by these real-world journalistic decisions. Prerequisite: JOUR 304. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Identify, choose and prioritize appropriate news content for broadcast. (2) Assemble original newscasts based on the week's events and pre-produced material. (3) Enhance broadcast writing skills by regularly compiling newscast readers, VOs, VOSOTs, packages, headlines, and teases. (4) Originate, plan and execute story ideas suitable for newscast. (5) Manage newsroom personnel and resources. (6) Adapt to changes and solve problems in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. (7) Prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities. (8) Justify decisions made in preparation and during execution of newscast. (9) Evaluate news-producing performance.

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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