DIGITAL NEWS: (Lecture) Unit Briefing

Skills to take forward:

- sourcing stories and storytelling
- sourcing contributors
- sourcing locations
- script writing - writing to pictures / tie writing
- interviewing
- sequencing and actuality
- SWEFF
- good coverage (GVs)
- good sound (atmos, correct mic, control background noice etc)
- factual accuracy / fair dealing / impartiality & balance
- team work and communication
- time management and organisational skills
- interpreting information and finding new angles - disseminating info thereafter

New Skills:

- reporting - on screen / directing talent
- fast turn around - get story and access quickly
- online platform development / branding / concept
- studio presentation / news anchoring (green screen??)
- sourcing talent - reporters / presenters

Unit Aims:

- promote critical understanding of news
- facilitate the development of a creative methodology for production of news
- further develop technical and collaborative skills
- develop group presentation and pitching skills

Unit Outcomes:

- demonstrate a critical understanding of news
- employ creative methodologies
- demonstrate ability to work within a team
- prepare and deliver an innovative pitch

Create own online news channel & produce content for that channel
Ensure branding and audience tie into that channel - niche content rather than mixed

Design own branded digital online news (e.g. on youtube)
Original title sequence / branded strap line / stings
Promotional package - presenter led teaser trailer
1 news package - 2'00" - 2'30"
1 live OB report with a reporter on location
Written material on the web page to further support the channel

Submission - 26th October 10:00 - 11:00
- web address written down and email link
- video packages upload to hard drive
- screenshot blog entries

SUSTAIN
GOOD WRITING
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