Class Television Journalism

Students will learn some of the TV journalists duties and different ways of working and telling stories to the public. A television journalist as someone who reports the news using on-camera interviews and on-scene footage. They can cover local, national or international events and may research their assigned stories (investigation). Students will know how work's all the process, from the event to the story on a TV channel. The TV journalism as a work team - reporters, correspondents, camera operators, image edit operators, producers, technical crew members. Ways to react events as they occur/ reporting from events. Students will gain experience with cameras, editing equipment and other tools of broadcasting Main goal: Produce a News Story for TV.

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This course unit introduces the organisation and operation of television journalism, covering the newsroom, continuity, studio, control room, archives and editing facilities, as well as the processes involved in news production and broadcasting. It explores news agenda-setting, editorial policies and the roles of the professionals involved in producing a television news programme. The course also covers writing techniques and the language of television news, the main sources of information, and the different journalistic formats, including news packages, voice-overs, sound bites, vox pops, reports, interviews and live broadcasts. It also examines the differences between news stories, in-depth reports and regular programme segments, the role of the news anchor, interview and debate techniques, and the ethical principles of journalism, including accuracy, independence, impartiality and accountability.

The course adopts innovative, hands-on methodologies to enhance student learning. Students will actively engage in a television studio environment, gaining practical experience in live broadcasting, camera operation, and microphone management. Fieldwork is also integrated, with students conducting live reporting on location, thereby developing skills in real-world journalistic contexts. In alignment with University regulations, the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) is encouraged as a supportive tool in the learning process. Any AI-generated contributions must be clearly referenced, specifying how the tool was employed, ensuring transparency and academic integrity. These methodologies aim to provide students with both the technical competencies and ethical awareness required for professional television journalism.

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