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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
NMD3205 Television Journalism Spring
Fall
2 2 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Course Objectives: This course deals with the distinction between the two broad streams of journalism, namely print and broadcast journalism. Apart from these two streams, web journalism, also known as online or Internet journalism, is a recent addition to the means and methods of journalism. The course also examines the significance of television journalism, which is a specific area within broadcast journalism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course are able;

-To understand Television for journalism
-To learn about Writing for visuals
-To learn everything from Piece to Camera
-To know about Presentation, Reporting, Interview, Reportage, Live Shows and Anchoring a Show
-To learn about packaging stories for a channel

Course Content

This course discusses the different perspectives on television journalism and the various news format of a story. It gives tips on research and communication skills for television journalists. Also, this course trains students to look for story ideas.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course: Audio presentation; radio news, Television presentation: the power of TV news, What? Where? When? Why? Who? How?, Introduction to wire copy, Writing a lead
2) News gathering: where does it come from?, Ethics in modern journalism and issues of privacy, Newsroom responsibilities and newsroom positions, Writing a lead and producing a full TV story, Producing a TV rundown, Principles of using, writing to and choosing sound
3) Using your voice, News release challenges, Breaking news, News conferences
4) Sourcing and getting the most out of an interview, Working with multiple sources
5) Writing for TV news, Shooting, framing and editing, How to pitch a story
6) The business side: ratings, sales, how everyone makes money, sponsored content, Teamwork: how to work with a team, producers, associate producers, anchors, reporters, assignment desk, photographers and management, Work on framing, Principles of a TV interview
7) Review: radio and tv writing
8) Creating and writing to graphic, More writing to video, Creating a story with graphics and video
9) Focus on shooting and editing, Introduction to digital writing
10) Taking and framing photos for digital stories, Caption writing, Working to set-up quotations
11) Different kinds of digital stories, Special digital productions: Dinner around the world and Chinatown, September 11th in sound (media), Practice “quick write-ups” on breaking news, Write a detailed pitch for a story you’ll do in different formats
12) Writing workshop for radio, TV and digital
13) Writing sports and writing business news
14) Review of the term

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cushion, Stephen (2011). Television Journalism (Journalism Key Text)
ISBN: 1446207412
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Application 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3