COM 310 - Broadcast Journalism

Description:
Writing, news gathering, and reporting for the electronic media. Includes on-the-scene coverage and interviewing.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: COM 226.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the guidelines and rules of broadcast news copy writing.
Identify news values used in reporting events.
Identify the beats of a typical community.
Construct broadcast interviews following the profession’s norms and best practices.
Plan and conduct on-the-scene news stories following the profession’s norms and best practices.
Report on speeches and meetings by applying broadcast journalism professional guidelines and best practices.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg