Module 1 : Getting your attitude right
- An overview of the TV news reporting business
- The mindset you need to succeed
- The production process
Module 2 : Pre-production - How to get the story
- The importance of being a current affairs junkie
- Building contacts
- Preparation and organisation
Module 3 : Pre-production – setting up the story
- Booking guests
- Filming ideas
- Organising a crew and a shoot
- Research
Module 4 : Production – filming |
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- Working with camera operators
- Dealing with contributors and interviews
- Filming action
- Cutaways
- Piece-to-cameras
Module 5 : Post-production - how to write TV scripts
- News writing tips
- Balanced and accurate reporting
- Finding your news writing voice
Module 6 : Post-production – editing
- Working with an editor
- Editing tips – editorial and technical
Module 7 : Journalistic ethics
- Basic media law
- How to treat people
- The importance of fairness and accuracy
- Corrections
Module 8 : How to self-shoot and edit
- Working on your own and doing it all yourself
- Shooting with your Smart Phone
- Basic sound and lighting
- Editing with Final Cut Pro
- Uploading to various platforms
Module 9 : War reporting
- The right and wrong mindset for covering wars
- Assessing the risks and minimising the dangers
- Working with local fixers
- Avoiding war glorification or propaganda – reporting a conflict truthfully, compassionately and in context
- Post war reporting stress and addiction
Module 10 : How to market your work
- Branding
- Social media platforms
Module 11 : Applying for jobs and career progression
- CVs
- Work experience
- Tips for working successfully in companies
- Creating your own voice
- Efficient working tips
- Lifelong learning and growing
