Description:

Students will produce news, feature, sports, and interview programming for airing on the college's cable station. The development of news packages, event reporting, breaking news, and extended coverage of news events will be included. Learning composure, focus, and detail in a team information-gathering operation will be emphasized. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $15.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Effectively use a computer as a research tool for story assignments.
2. Write and produce a news story, a newspackage, and a tv newscast.
3. Perform live camera shots for news story lead-ins and newspackages
4. Conduct basic videotape editing of stories and newspackages.
5. Write in tv newscopy broadcast style using correct script language.
6. Demonstrate the concept of “story commitment” and use it to focus on a broadcast news story.
7. Perform basic camcorder techniques.
8. Select and use the appropriate microphones.
9. Display sequencing and visual composition in the development of stories.
10. Perform basic editing of news stories.
11. Conduct effective on-air interviews, gaining information from JCCC students and staff for cablecasting on the campus television station.
12. Prepare to serve, at a moment’s notice, as an on-camera reporter or anchor.
13. Display coping strategies for dealing with the stresses of television broadcasting business.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Vocal Presentation Ability
   A. Display vocal performance proficiency
   B. Apply strategies of a strong vocal personality
   C. Practice effective use of Standard American English

II. Communicating as a TV Announcer
   A. Exhibit professional announcing skills
   B. Apply interpretation techniques to a variety of copy
   C. Maintain professional interpersonal skills with the JCCC campus
community
   D. Develop quick copy marking skills
   E. Relate meaning and interest to acquired news and information
   F. Convey interest in campus news and activities
   G. Develop acceptable pronunciation skills
   H. Display proper microphone usage and camera consciousness
   I. Display appropriate on-camera body language

III. Writing and Research
   A. Develop broadcast news gathering and reporting skills
   B. Create tv news stories appropriate to campus audience
   C. Manage time and resources on campus
   D. Develop rapport with campus community
   E. Exhibit required preparation for newscast and interview performing
   F. Evaluate news story structure and relate information in through
script and visual image
   G. Discover various methods of researching campus news and activities
   H. Utilize the world wide web for advanced story development
   I. Produce stories that are accurate, balanced, fair
   J. Collaborate as a team with classmates and peers on television
projects

IV. Performance and the Audience
   A. Maintain interpersonal communication skills with classmates and
peers in the newsroom environment
   B. Evaluate professional tv reporting and collaborate with
professionals in the tv news business
   C. Create self evaluations to improve performance skills.
   D. Relate reasons for relating to your audience
   E. Maintain vocal techniques and qualities
   F. Maintain focus, purpose, and camaraderie amid diversity and dealing
with sensitive issues

V. Interviews:  On and Off Air
   A. Exhibit control of the interview
   B. Arrange and conduct interviews for news or feature reporting
   C. Develop proficient interviewing skills
   D. Evaluate interviewing procedures and processes
   E. Produce successful interview segments
   F. Conduct on-air interviews
   G. Describe the types of interviews for television
   H. Conduct well-structured broadcast interviews
   I. Prepare research materials for interviews
   J. Dress appropriately for interview situations

VI. Developing the Newscast
   A. Display understanding of news value and news criteria
   B. Exhibit enthusiasm for covering news or sports
   C. Develop sources for acquiring information for news or sports
   D. Produce camera-ready Teleprompter copy
   E. Display adlibbing qualities
   F. Exhibit skills for reporting live news
   G. Exhibit qualities of the news team
   H. Produce effective scripts and props for on-camera use
   I. Utilize camcorders for news story production
   J. Perform basic videotape editing techniques

VII. Ethics and Legal Issues
   A. Learn the codes of ethical standards
   B. Relate sensationalism vs. newsworthiness
   C. Explain understanding of libel and slander laws
   D. Maintain standards of confidentiality when necessary

VIII. Career Consideration and Guidance
   A. Produce a resume tape for career advancement
   B. Realize opportunities and obstacles in the tv broadcast industry
   C. Display self-reliance in community and professional contact
development

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations          20% of grade
Projects/Assignments  80% of grade
Total                100%

Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 – 100%    
  B = 80 –  89%  
  C = 70 –  79%  
  D = 60 -  69%  
  F =  0 –  59%    

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.