This class is designed to train students to become conversant in live multi-cam television and digital production. Students will acquire the skills to interpret and prepare rundowns for a variety of live and as- live content, and complete any preproduction, production and occasional post-production required. They will gain knowledge and experience in the techniques of directing, technical directing, floor directing, audio, graphics, video and any other necessary behind-the-scenes production positions as well as learn critical thinking skills pertaining to news, sports, entertainment or other live content and promotion.

This class is designed to train students to become television newscast producers and directors. Students will prepare TV newscasts with consideration of news story placement as it relates to audience, viewing trends, and journalistic judgment. Students will learn critical thinking skills in producing and directing as it relates to newscast and story promotion, reacting to major news events and their coverage, and talent and time management. Students will be required to write, produce and direct news stories in different formats for different formats for different newscasts and address ethical and legal concerns of news stories.