MCOM 321 - Broadcast Field Production/Report

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-110 MCOM-201. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: Students learn the basics of reporting news stories, from the initial idea through the final editing process. The emphasis is on using broadcast news gathering, interviewing and reporting techniques, along with obtaining a mastery of basic video field production. Students use video camcorders, audio equipment and lighting accessories to videotape news stories on location. They also learn basic skills of computer-based video editing.