BCOM 251 Broadcast Journalism II

Through theory and practice students study the business of broadcast news developing on-camera television and on-air radio broadcasting skills as well as acquiring the behind the- scenes technical expertise essential for success. Students polish and hone their skills as both journalists and broadcasters, gaining the theoretical and technical knowledge required to excel in the field and meet the rigors of real-world broadcast news. In this course students will learn to operate the equipment used for news acquisition and delivery. Students will study in-depth techniques for shooting and editing video as well as gathering, writing and delivering a news story. Students will study in the classroom, studio and field. Extensive work is performed in television field reporting, television news and sports anchoring and radio news.
NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 250 Broadcast Journalism I or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 12
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 7.5
Lab: 15
Other: 15