College: Media
The Television News and Programs major focuses on creating, producing, and broadcasting news and television content. Students acquire skills in journalism, radio production, news writing, video editing, and on-air presentation, preparing them for careers in television news, radio journalism, media production, and related fields.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of news and television programs.
- Develop skills in news writing and radio journalism.
- Learn radio production and video editing techniques.
- Explore on-air presentation and media ethics.
- Analyze media laws and regulations.
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Gain practical experience through projects and internships.
Main Curriculum
- Introduction to News and Television Programs - Overview of program principles, their history, and industry trends.
- News Writing and Reporting - Techniques for writing news stories and conducting journalistic investigations.
- Broadcast Production - Fundamentals of producing television news and program content.
- Video Editing - Techniques for editing video content for broadcasting and digital platforms.
- On-Air Presentation - Skills for delivering news and program content on air.
- Media Ethics - Principles of ethical journalism and media practices.
- Media Law and Regulations - Understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks in broadcasting.
- Television News Production - Managing the production of television news programs, including live broadcasts.
- Documentary and Narrative Film Production - Techniques for producing documentary and narrative content for television.
- Digital Media and Online Broadcasting - Strategies for creating and distributing content through digital media and online platforms.
- Portfolio Development - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing news and television program skills.
- Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in television news stations, broadcasting companies, or media production firms.
- Final Project - A comprehensive project applying news and television program skills, such as producing a news segment, creating a documentary, or developing a case study on media ethics.
Assessment Methods
- Analysis of news and television program principles
- News writing and reporting projects
- Broadcast production projects
- Video editing projects
- On-air presentation projects
- Media ethics projects
- Media law and regulations projects
- Television news production projects
- Documentary and narrative film production projects
- Digital media and online broadcasting projects
- Portfolio development projects
- Internship reports
- Final project presentations
Recommended Textbooks
- "Introduction to News and Television Programs"
- "News Writing and Reporting"
- "Broadcast Production"
- "Video Editing"
- "On-Air Presentation"
- "Media Ethics"
- "Media Laws and Regulations"
- "Television News Production"
- "Documentary and Narrative Film Production"
- "Digital Media and Online Broadcasting"
- "Portfolio Development"
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of journalism and communication skills, and an interest in television news and programs.
Duration of Study
Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree in television news and programs.
Certification
Graduates may obtain certifications such as:
- Certified Broadcast Technician (CBT)
- Certified Radio Operator (CRO)
- Certificates in specific broadcasting and media production programs
Target Audience
Aspiring broadcast journalists, television producers, news anchors, media production specialists, and professionals seeking careers in television news stations, broadcasting companies, media production firms, and related fields. This major equips students with the journalistic, technical, and communicative skills necessary to excel in television news and programs, supporting careers in various roles within television news stations, broadcasting companies, media production firms, and related fields.
