Faculty: Media The Television News and Programming major focuses on the creation, production, and broadcasting of news and television content. Students gain skills in journalism, broadcast production, news writing, video editing, and on-air presentation, preparing for careers in television news, broadcast journalism, media production, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of television news and programming. - Develop skills in news writing and broadcast journalism. - Learn broadcast production techniques and video editing. - Explore on-air presentation and media ethics. - Analyze media law and regulations. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Television News and Programming** - Overview of television news and programming principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **News Writing and Reporting** - Techniques for writing news stories and conducting journalistic investigations. 3. **Broadcast Production** - Fundamentals of producing television news and programming content. 4. **Video Editing** - Techniques for editing video content for broadcast and digital platforms. 5. **On-Air Presentation** - Skills for presenting news and programming content on-air. 6. **Media Ethics** - Principles of ethical journalism and media practices. 7. **Media Law and Regulations** - Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks in broadcasting. 8. **Television News Production** - Managing the production of television news programs, including live broadcasts. 9. **Documentary and Feature Production** - Techniques for producing documentary and feature content for television. 10. **Digital Media and Online Broadcasting** - Strategies for creating and distributing content through digital media and online platforms. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing television news and programming skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in television news stations, broadcasting companies, or media production firms. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying television news and programming skills, such as producing a news segment, creating a documentary, or developing a media ethics case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Television news and programming principles analyses - News writing and reporting projects - Broadcast production projects - Video editing projects - On-air presentation projects - Media ethics projects - Media law and regulations projects - Television news production projects - Documentary and feature production projects - Digital media and online broadcasting projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Television News and Programming" - "News Writing and Reporting" - "Broadcast Production" - "Video Editing" - "On-Air Presentation" - "Media Ethics" - "Media Law and Regulations" - "Television News Production" - "Documentary and Feature Production" - "Digital Media and Online Broadcasting" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of journalism, communication skills, and an interest in television news and programming. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Television News and Programming. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) - Certified Radio Operator (CRO) - Certifications in specific broadcasting and media production software **Target Audience:** Aspiring broadcast journalists, television producers, news anchors, media production specialists, and professionals seeking careers in television news stations, broadcasting companies, media production firms, and related fields. This major equips students with the journalistic, technical, and communication skills needed to excel in television news and programming, supporting careers in various roles within television news stations, broadcasting companies, media production firms, and related fields.