Faculty: Applied Science This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of television reporting and programming. Students explore key areas such as broadcast journalism, television production, media ethics, and digital storytelling. The program emphasizes creative skills, technical proficiency, and the application of journalistic principles to produce high-quality television content. Graduates are prepared for careers in broadcast media, news agencies, production companies, and related industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of television reporting and programming. - Develop skills in news gathering, reporting, and presenting. - Learn techniques for television production, including scripting, directing, and editing. - Explore the role of television in media, journalism, and entertainment. - Understand the principles of media ethics and responsible journalism. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the field of television reporting and programming. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for media production. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Television Reporting and Programming** - Overview of the field, its history, and its applications in media and journalism. 2. **Broadcast Journalism** - Study of news gathering, reporting, and presenting for television. - Techniques for conducting interviews, writing news scripts, and delivering news reports. 3. **Television Production** - Fundamentals of television production, including scripting, directing, and editing. - Techniques for operating production equipment and managing production teams. 4. **Media Ethics and Responsible Journalism** - Principles of media ethics, including accuracy, fairness, and impartiality. - Techniques for ensuring ethical standards in television reporting and programming. 5. **Digital Storytelling and Multimedia Journalism** - Study of digital storytelling techniques, including social media, podcasting, and webcasting. - Techniques for creating multimedia content and engaging audiences across platforms. 6. **Newsroom Management and Production** - Fundamentals of newsroom management, including editorial decision-making and production scheduling. - Techniques for coordinating news teams and managing production workflows. 7. **Documentary and Feature Production** - Principles of documentary and feature production, including research, scripting, and filming. - Techniques for creating compelling documentary and feature content. 8. **Specialized Television Techniques** - Exploration of advanced techniques such as live broadcasting, investigative journalism, and data visualization. - Techniques for applying specialized methods in television reporting and programming. 9. **Emerging Trends in Television Reporting and Programming** - Analysis of innovations such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence in television. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field. 10. **Capstone Project in Television Reporting and Programming** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in television reporting, production, or programming. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive television solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Television production exercises and practical assessments. - Written assignments on television techniques, media ethics, and digital storytelling. - Group projects in television research and production. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with broadcast media, news agencies, or production companies. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing" by Mervin Block. - "Television Production" by Jim Owens. - "Media Ethics: Issues and Cases" by Philip Patterson and Lee Wilkins. - "Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide to Interactive Entertainment" by Carolyn Handler Miller. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of communication, journalism, and media studies is recommended. Suitable for students in broadcast journalism, media production, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years, depending on the program, including coursework, practical training, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Television Reporting and Programming or a related field and may pursue additional certifications (e.g., Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT), Certified Video Engineer (CVE)). **Target Audience:** Aspiring broadcast journalists, television producers, and media professionals seeking to specialize in television reporting, production, and programming. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and practical skills needed to excel in television reporting and programming, supporting advancements in media, journalism, and entertainment.