Broadcast Journalism

728210 Broadcast Journalism

Prerequisite: Intro to Journalism or Principles of Audio/Video Technology & application approval Credit: 1

This class introduces students to the world of broadcast journalism as they train to produce Tiger Daily News. Students learn newswriting and research skills, videography and editing skills, web design and sound recording, and begin to develop a voice as a journalist. Students will also produce and broadcast the new Tiger Radio Station programs. Students learn all aspects of news production including anchoring, directing, and producing in the DSHS state-of- the-art Media Arts Lab as they take on real-life issues, events and personalities. This course is designed to prepare students for college majors and careers in journalism and broadcast journalism. Students may be invited to attend local and national journalism conventions with the rest of the staff.