4451 - Advanced Electronic News Writing and Reporting

The emphasis of this course is researching, reporting, shooting, writing and editing TV news packages. Students learn to master the use of digital cameras and a desktop non-linear system (Final Cut Pro). Students also learn how to better write to video, how to improve their voice work and on-camera performance. Students research reports, shoot, write and edit TV news packages and create a resume tape. Students will contribute reporting, writing, anchoring and other work for University Report.

Learning Objectives

• Write so that both audio and video are used to their maximum effectiveness.
• Master the basics of "shooting to edit" such as the correct use of wide shots, medium shots, close-ups and reverses.
• Use voice more naturally in reading news copy and appear more natural on camera.
• Practice effective story-telling techniques in taped and live reporting.

To see sample work, choose a semester from the list at left.