Faculty: Applied Sciences

This specialization provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of TV reporting and programming. Students explore key areas such as broadcast journalism, television production, media ethics, and digital storytelling. The program focuses on creative skills, technical proficiency, and the application of journalistic principles to produce high-quality television content. Graduates are prepared for careers in broadcast media, news agencies, production companies, and related industries.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of TV reporting and programming.
• Develop skills in news gathering, reporting, and presentation.
• Learn TV production techniques, including scriptwriting, directing, and editing.
• Explore the role of television in media, journalism, and entertainment.
• Understand the principles of media ethics and responsible journalism.
• Analyze the challenges and opportunities in TV reporting and programming.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for media production.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to TV Reporting and Programming
   • Overview of the field, its history, and its applications in media and journalism.
2. Broadcast Journalism
   • Study of news gathering, reporting, and presenting for television.
   • Techniques for conducting interviews, writing news scripts, and delivering news reports.
3. Television Production
   • Basics of television production, including scriptwriting, directing, and editing.
   • Techniques for operating production equipment and managing production teams.
4. Media Ethics and Responsible Journalism
   • Principles of media ethics, including accuracy, integrity, and impartiality.
   • Techniques for ensuring ethical standards in TV reporting and programming.
5. Digital Storytelling and Multimedia Journalism
   • Study of digital storytelling techniques, including social media, podcasting, and webcasting.
   • Techniques for creating multimedia content and engaging audiences across platforms.
6. Newsroom Management and Production
   • Basics of newsroom management, including editorial decision-making and production scheduling.
   • Techniques for coordinating news teams and managing production workflows.
7. Documentary and Feature Film Production
   • Principles of producing documentaries and feature films, including research, scriptwriting, and filming.
   • Techniques for creating compelling documentary and feature film content.
8. Specialized TV Techniques
   • Exploration of advanced techniques such as live broadcasting, investigative journalism, and data visualization.
   • Techniques for applying specialized methods in TV reporting and programming.
9. Emerging Trends in TV Reporting and Programming
   • Analysis of innovations such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence in television.
   • Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field.
10. Capstone Project in TV Reporting and Programming
    • Real-world project to apply skills learned in TV reporting, production, or programming.
    • Techniques for delivering a comprehensive television solution.

Assessment Methods:

• TV production exercises and practical assessments.
• Written assignments on TV techniques, media ethics, and digital storytelling.
• Group projects in TV production and research.
• Participation in internships or fieldwork with broadcast media, news agencies, or production companies.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Writing and Producing Television News" by Mervin Block.
• "Television Production" by Jim Owens.
• "Media Ethics: Issues and Cases" by Philip Patterson and Lee Wilkins.
• "Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide to Interactive Entertainment" by Carolyn Handler Miller.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of communication, journalism, and media studies is recommended. Suitable for students in broadcast journalism, media production, and related fields.

Duration:

Typically 2 to 4 years, depending on the program, including coursework, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in TV reporting and programming or a related field and may pursue additional certifications (e.g., Certified Broadcast Technician (CBT), Certified Video Engineer (CVE)).

Target Audience:

Aspiring broadcast journalists, television producers, and media professionals seeking specialization in TV reporting and programming. This specialization equips students with the creative, technical, and practical skills necessary for excelling in TV reporting and programming, aiding advancement in media, journalism, and entertainment.