Externship in TV Newsroom Operation or Externship in Communication Arts

Catalog description

The Externship in TV Newsroom Operations is a two-level course in Broadcast News Operations. First level students will be provided instruction in preparing, gathering, writing, producing and broadcasting TV news. Assignments are carried out in the NYIT newsroom, which is capable of cable casting TV news to the Long Island market and from a Manhattan TV studio at our Columbus Circle campus. Emphasis is on "on-the scene" reporting, utilizing portable equipment (ENG). Qualified second-level students assume responsibilities with newsroom personnel such as correspondent/reporter, camera person, sound operator, news writer and videotape editor. When the nightly show is videotaped, students act as crew members. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-4-4