The School of Communications offers high school juniors and seniors interested in broadcast journalism an opportunity to learn how to work in front of the cameras and behind the scenes in television news during an intensive one-week summer program.
The Television News Institute: July 7-11, 2008
The Television News Institute, held in the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center, features seasoned broadcasters who teach the fundamentals of television reporting, from gathering information and writing stories to producing videos in the field and tips to improve on-camera performance. In the high-definition studio, students produce a live newscast featuring preproduced news "packages," sports, weather and more.
Topics include:
- Writing effective and balanced news stories
- Writing for "the ear" - an essential skill in broadcast news
- Shooting video that supports and enhances the report
- Editing on digital, nonlinear workstations
- Presenting yourself on camera - tips to improve voice, style and appearance
- Producing stories and taped "packages" for air
- Producing a run-down and a live newscast
The week culminates in a live program produced in the television studio of the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center. Participants who complete the program receive a certificate of completion and a DVD copy of their news broadcast.
Fees
Commuter option: $695 (includes five lunches)
On-campus option: $1,075 (includes room, five breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners)
All meals are prepared and served in the campus dining hall. Vegetarian meals can be provided for those who request them when registering.
On-campus housing
Students may opt to stay on campus for the week if they wish. In addition to providing comfortable, convenient housing, living on campus can be an ideal way for high school students to sample campus life. Chaperones will be on duty in the residence hall each night, along with an emergency first-aid responder.
There will be at least two evening activities planned for the group, as well as time to work independently on projects or simply relax. Students must provide their own pillows, blankets, bed linens, towels and personal toiletries. They may bring a small portable television set if they wish. Cable television service is available in each suite, but television sets are not provided.
The on-campus option provides housing for five nights beginning Sunday, July 6. Students must leave the residence hall by 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11.
For more information, please call Mike Calia, director of the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center, at 203-582-3414.