TV News Producing and Performance (413-0-21)

Instructors

Ava Thompson Greenwell

Meeting Info

303 E. Wacker Dr. 1602 Control: Tues 10:00AM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This class is designed to teach students how to produce a television newscast using CNN footage. Students will rotate the positions of executive producer, producer, anchor, reporter, writer and editor, while sometimes performing multiple roles. In addition, you will learn leadership qualities to help manage a diverse newsroom team. Lastly, students will produce an episode of Medill Newsmakers that CAN-TV uses for its website and broadcasts on its cable channel.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Materials (Suggested)

Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing by Frank Barnas and Marie Barnas @2021. (from $41)

Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News by Ava Thompson Greenwell, Ph.D. (from $25)

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only students in the MSJ program may enroll in these classes