Butler University, Creative Media & Entertainment - Summer Semester 2013

The 2013 Summer Semester Program at Butler University is offered through the Butler College of Communications with the course: -Television News Production (CME290), please find below for a detailed course syllabus. Summer Semester 2013 Program: When: 8 July - 26 July, 2013 Day/time: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. -3:00 p.m. (with some exceptions) Course Goals: Upon completion of the course students should:

1. Understand the television news process as practiced in the U.S. 2. Understand the legal and ethical considerations in television news as practiced in the

U.S. 3. Understand how to write for television news 4. Understand the structure of television news in the U.S. 5. Understand the basics of reporting, shooting, and editing for television news. 6. Understand the elements of pre-production and production of a television newscast.

There will be a written midterm exam and a written final exam. Butler University, Creative Media & Entertainment - Summer Semester 2013 Costs: The costs for the program will be approximately US$1150 for the following: -- accommodation for three weeks in shared rooms (2 students per room) in ResCo-- linens (sheets, blankets, towels)-- course related digital supplies and books-- local transportation for visits to media production sites-- health insurance-- a two-day/one-night excursion to Chicago to visit media venues (students can elect to stay in Chicago for one or two additional nights at their own expense)

Students will be responsible for their own international travel, ground transport from the Indianapolis airport to campus, all meals, and other personal expenses.

Scholarships/Loans: Students are eligible to apply for an OS Help loan (valued at $6,051) and a Short Term International Mobility scholarship (valued at $500) to offset their expenses. The application deadline is 10 April 2013 and more info is available on the Undergraduate Scholarships website (http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/main-display-undergraduate.cfm). Visa information: Please be aware that Butler University need to have the students come on J-1 visas and will supply students with the appropriate document to apply for a visa. As a student travelling to the United States, you will need to apply for a student visa. As part of your visa application, you will be required to arrange an appointment at the United States consulate in either Melbourne or Sydney to participate in a visa interview and provide biometric data. Please review the Non-immigrant Visa Information on the US travel docs website for further details: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/au/index.html.

COURSE SYLLABUS

CREATIVE MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT, BUTLER UNIVERSITY

TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCTION

Team taught by instructors from the Journalism and Creative Media & Entertainment programs.

Course Schedule:

Week one

Monday (7/8)10:00-12:00 Course introduction. (Esterline) Hand out the course syllabus, discuss the class expectations, tour of facilities, and general “housekeeping.”12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Brief history of broadcasting and broadcast news in the U.S. (Esterline)

Tuesday (7/9)10:00-12:00 Writing for TV news. (Bridge)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Writing for TV news. (Bridge)

Wednesday (7/10)10:00-12:00 The TV news producer’s role. (Taylor)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Shooting TV news (shot composition and visual storytelling). (Taylor)

Thursday (7/11)10:00-12:00 Structure of TV News. (Esterline)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Electronic news gathering exercise 1 (Esterline)

Friday (7/12)10:00-12:00 National news and cable news. (Esterline)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Introduction to editing. (Esterline)

Saturday and SundayFree time in Indianapolis.

Week Two

Monday (7/15)10:00-12:00 Local news. (Esterline/Taylor)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Editing workshop 1 (Esterline)

Tuesday (7/16)10:00-1:00 Visit local TV newsroom and watch noon news production – lunch in downtown Indianapolis.1:30-2:00 Mid-term exam.2:00-3:00 Editing workshop 2 (Esterline)

Wednesday (7/17)10:00-12:00 Social Media in news. (Esterline)12:00-1:00 Lunch break.1:00-3:00 Mobile News/iReporter (Esterline)

Thursday - Friday (7/18&19)Chicago trip (Armstrong/Esterline)Two-days-and-one-night - students travel to Chicago Thursday morning and will have program-related activities Thursday afternoon and most of Friday, and then return to Indy Friday night. If students want to stay in Chicago for the weekend, then they can work out with the hotel to stay for one or two more nights and pay the hotel directly.

Week Three

Monday (7/22)10:00-12:00 Legal Issues in News and Media. (Creech)12:00-1:00 Lunch break1:00-3:00 Studio news production exercise 1 (Esterline/Taylor)

Tuesday (7/23)10:00-12:00 Sports broadcasting in the U.S. (Esterline)12:00-1:00 Lunch break1:00-3:00 Studio news production exercise 2 (Esterline)

Wednesday (7/24)11:00-5:00 Victory Field / BL Fieldhouse (Esterline/Taylor) Tour streaming and in-house production facility, followed by afternoon/evening game.

Thursday (7/25)10:00-12:00 Ethical issues in News and Media. (Whitmore)12:00-1:00 Lunch break1:00-3:00 Studio news production exercise 3 (Esterline)

Friday (7/26)10:00-12:00 Multimedia convergence (Esterline)12:00-1:00 Lunch break1:00-3:00 Final exam