Faculty: Media This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of television journalism and programming, focusing on news production, storytelling, and content creation. Students will explore key areas such as reporting, editing, broadcast production, and media ethics. The program emphasizes technical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication to prepare students for careers in television news, entertainment programming, and digital media. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of television journalism and programming. - Develop skills in news reporting, interviewing, and storytelling. - Learn techniques for video production, editing, and broadcast technology. - Explore the role of media ethics and responsible journalism. - Understand the principles of programming and content scheduling. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the evolving media landscape. - Develop teamwork and leadership skills for collaborative media projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Television Journalism** - Overview of television journalism, its history, and its role in society. 2. **News Reporting and Writing** - Principles of researching, writing, and presenting news stories. - Techniques for conducting interviews and gathering information. 3. **Video Production and Editing** - Fundamentals of camera operation, lighting, and sound recording. - Techniques for video editing and post-production. 4. **Broadcast Technology and Studio Production** - Study of studio equipment, live broadcasting, and technical workflows. - Techniques for managing live broadcasts and technical crews. 5. **Media Ethics and Law** - Exploration of ethical considerations and legal issues in journalism. - Techniques for ensuring accuracy, fairness, and accountability in reporting. 6. **Television Programming and Content Strategy** - Principles of creating and scheduling television content. - Techniques for analyzing audience preferences and ratings. 7. **Digital Media and Multimedia Journalism** - Study of digital platforms, social media, and multimedia storytelling. - Techniques for adapting content for online and mobile audiences. 8. **Investigative Journalism and Documentary Production** - Fundamentals of in-depth reporting and documentary filmmaking. - Techniques for researching and producing long-form stories. 9. **Emerging Trends in Television and Media** - Exploration of innovations such as streaming services, virtual reality, and AI in media. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in journalism. 10. **Capstone Project** - Real-world television journalism or programming project to apply learned skills. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive news segment or program. **Assessment Methods:** - News reporting and video production assignments. - Written assignments on media ethics, programming, and content strategy. - Group projects and collaborative media productions. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with television networks. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and Television News" by Andrew Boyd. - "The Television Handbook" by Jonathan Bignell and Jeremy Orlebar. - "Media Ethics: Cases and Moral Reasoning" by Clifford G. Christians and Mark Fackler. - "Television Production Handbook" by Herbert Zettl. **Prerequisites:** No prior experience required, but an interest in journalism and media is recommended. Suitable for students in communications, journalism, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 3-4 years, including internships, fieldwork, and capstone projects. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Television Journalism and Programming or a related field, depending on the program and institution. **Target Audience:** Aspiring journalists, producers, and media professionals seeking to excel in television news, programming, and digital media. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and storytelling skills needed to excel in television journalism and programming, shaping the future of news and entertainment media.