Public Affairs Broadcasting

Catalog description

Students research, write, produce and direct public affairs shows and in-depth reports. COMM 466 Public Affairs Broadcasting (3) This is an advanced field production and reporting course focusing on the exploration of timely public affairs issues on the local, state and national level. Students learn to research a topic, conduct effective television interviews in the field, and produce in-depth reports with emphasis on solid broadcast writing, visual storytelling, editing, fairness, balance and accuracy.