COMMM 105/305 Broadcast Journalism
Professor Christopher Johnson
Broadcast journalism is made up of a group of Bethany students who meet several times a week to plan, write, edit, and produce broadcasat programs, on campus events and activities, community news and sports and other programs that relate to broadcast journalism.
Broadcast journalism offers our students an educational opportunity. Each week the students spend considerable time planning the production of the program. Then they proceed to write stories and content for the show. They are also required to interview story participants and gather video to be used with their story. Once that is complete, they must edit the material to prepare it for broadcast. Reporters, anchors, writers and technical crew spend several hours working on the creation of one program.
The students involved in the production of BLC News and Sports Programs are gaining educational benefits. Each student involved in the production of BLC News and Sports Programming spends 3-10 hours per program learning and completing their tasks.
In order to receive the credit students involved in Broadcast Journalism are required to:
1. Actively participate in at least (CM105=7) (CM305=10) programs per semester
2. CM305: Produce, direct, or write at least 3 segments/shows per semester
3. Attend all planning meetings unless excused – attendance is taken
4. Attend show recording when called. Arrive on-time and prepared to go “live”.
5. Keep a journal of your activities and duties performed for instructor review to demonstrate completion of required participation
6. CM305: Create a “demo reel” of stories or programs produced for personal use
Grading:
CM105/CM305 is graded on a pass/no credit basis. If you complete the requirements during the semester you will receive a pass. Failure to meet the requirements will result in no credit. Please note it is your responsibility to keep evidence of your involvement and participation through a brief journal of activities.