TCM-261: Broadcast Journalism (2018-2019)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Fall 2018
WebAdvisor Title
Broadcast Journalism
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

A real life experience, guided by a Telecommunication instructor, in broadcast news writing for the mediums of radio and television. Working as a reporter on the news staff of WHFR-FM 89.3, the student-staffed station of Henry Ford College, the student is expected to weekly contribute quality broadcast news stories: written copy, copy with actualities, and prerecorded interviews.

Pre-requisites
ENG-131
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Skilled Demonstration
Portfolio Review
Skilled Demonstration Details

Skilled demonstration, given in department by department faculty. Faculty will assess demonstration based on evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in Division Office.

Portfolio Review Details

Portfolio must contain evidence that illustrates competency in all course learning objectives not already measured through the skilled demonstration. Department faculty will evaluate submitted portfolios based on the evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in Division Office.