MCA-261: Broadcast Journalism

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Broadcast Journalism
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.
Course Description

A real-life experience, guided by a Media Communication Arts instructor, in broadcast news writing for the mediums of radio, television, and other forms of media. 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.

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
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 The School of Liberal Arts 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 The School of Liberal Arts office.

Office Contact
School of Liberal Arts: 313-845-9624, lainfo@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-201 and F-138
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2024 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.