Fundamentals of Television News Production Microcredential

Degree Type
Micro Credentials

The Microcredential in Fundamentals of Television Production is designed for students to develop the foundational skills of field-video and studio television production for news reporting. These skills include pre-production, field and studio camera operation, sound recording, using switchers and prompters, graphics and advanced non-linear editing. Students will also gain an understanding of live/live-to-tape studio production workflows and responsible journalism practices. This Microcredential consists of two sequential courses: AS3247 Introduction to Video and TV, followed by AS4870 Advanced TV: Studio Production. Students successfully completing the requirements of the Microcredential will be able to collaboratively produce news segments in the field and in the studio.
 

Requirements

Students are required to take 8 credits by completing two video courses with a grade of B or higher at Old Westbury. (Note: Both of the courses in the Microcredential have pre-requisites that are not part of the Microcredential.)

  • AS3247 Introduction to Video and TV 4 cr.

  • AS4870 Advanced TV: Studio Production 4 cr.
     

Skills and Competencies to be Gained

Students who complete these courses at the stipulated level will:

  • Demonstrate the ability to use portable video cameras, tripods, microphones, portable lighting equipment, and non-linear editing systems to create original video projects.

  • Use TV studio equipment, including TV cameras, audio boards, lighting boards/grids, switchers, and field production equipment such as HD cameras and microphones to produce broadcast-quality videos.

  • Use advanced post-production techniques to edit videos.

  • Employ responsible journalism practices to create television content that is socially engaged and reflects the diversity of the SUNY Old Westbury community.

  • Pre-produce video projects and television segments using the methods of brainstorming, researching, reaching out to potential interview subjects and pre-interviewing;

  • Write engaging television scripts and interview questions.

  • Tell a story using words and images.

  • Create polished video projects and television shows ready for public screening.
     

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