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Jour 4210-501. Spring 2017 Media Performance for TV-News and PR

FRISCO CAMPUS. 2811 Internet Blvd. Frisco, Texas 75034. Room 161

Class: Mondays @6:00p-8:50p . This class will frequently use BlackBoard to convey information about this class.

Please check in often to review the syllabus, receive updates, messages, and more. Go to learn.unt.edu

“Naturalness in delivery should not be a formal, one-way didactic lecture. Rather, imagine the delivery of your presentation as a conversation

between friends… a master and apprentice, or a teacher and student…” Shunryu Suzuki

Lecturer: Michelle Redmond. Office: GAB 101-B Office Phone: 940-369-8256. *Spring 2017 Office hours: Mondays: 11:30a-2:30p and Wednesdays:11a-Noon.

*By appointment is best.

My virtual office is always open at michelle.redmond@unt.edu I will do my best to respond within 24 hours… except on weekends.

*Note: I am required to email you using your UNT email… Please check @my.unt.edu OFTEN.

TEXT and COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Required: “Broadcast Announcing Worktext. A Media Performance Guide. 4th Edition.” Alan R. Stephenson, David E. Reese, Mary E. Beadle. 2013. Focal Press. A Smart Phone to record homework assignments to upload for review.

TEXTBOOK POLICY The Mayborn School of Journalism doesn’t require students to purchase textbooks from the University Bookstore. Many are available through other bookstores or online. COURSE OBJECTIVES and EXPECTATIONS: You will be introduced to the methods of professional media performance for live on

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camera work delivering news, conducting a public relations event or an advertising pitch. The focus will also include media performance techniques for live presentations suitable for public relations events or advertising client pitches. Students completing this course should be able to:

• Feel more confident in front of a camera delivering broadcast news for television or radio. And show confidence when presenting at a PR event or advertising pitch.

• Appreciate and learn from thoughtful critiques ways to improve media performances whether it’s in front of a camera, media or clients.

• Portray a media message truthfully, accurately and with confidence. • Control the tension and tone of the voice for a smooth appealing delivery. • Read news copy fluidly and confidently. • Learn how to do cold reads. • Conquer live shot jitters. • Know what to do or not do with your hands in front of a camera. • Identify appropriate on-camera make-up products and learn how (much) to apply. • Know what to wear for on-camera news reporting and videotaped event

presentations.

You will be graded on:

• Two Quizzes • Mid-term Exam • Homework assignments. • In class presentation skills. • Final Project Research/Presentation. • Vocal improvement. • Markedly improved confidence. • Show and Tell submissions

Final Project Presentation 250 points Show and Tell 10 points (1point per) Mid-Term Exam 50 points In-Class Exercises 85 points Two Quizzes 20 points (10 points per) Homework 85 points _________ Overall point tally: 500 points.

Grading point system: 500-450 = A 449-399 = B 398-348 = C 347-297 = D 296 and below is failing.

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NOTE: When class beings, REDMOND Rule of Law: PUT YOUR CELL PHONE

AWAY. TURN OFF THE RINGER. DO NOT HAVE THE PHONE OUT. PERIOD.

Final Project: (250 points). Your assignments during the semester will prepare you to execute a Final Project Presentation. You will essentially present a 5:00 segment as if it’s being broadcast for TV or a Webcast. Take note of segments on GMA or The Today Show… they are usually 5:00 in length. You must include one guest to join you in the presentation. You will pitch the idea to me via email. IF I approve you are green to go. More details later.

Show and Tell: (10 points). Send to me a website link the FRIDAY before our class of a video example that shows off the work of someone you admire or find oddly curious doing an on-cam presentation. Reporter? Anchor? Sportscaster? Public Relations Presenter? I must screen the clip in advance. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of your selection. Only send in ONE show and tell example per week. For example, do not send three or four examples at a time.

Mid-Term Exam: (50 points). March 6, 2017 . This exam will be given during our regular class period. The test will cover everything we’ve discussed up to exam time. In-Class Exercises: 85 points). In class scenarios are designed to explore realistic situations in front of the camera and/or in front of people at a public or corporate event. You will be graded on your preparation, execution and the level of your confidence in class. Two Quizzes: (20 points). You will be given two quizzes designed to test your retention of media performance concepts. Each quiz is valued at 10 points each. Homework: (85 points). Throughout the semester you will complete audio assignments and do research assignments away from the classroom setting. The use of a smart phone will be an important tool to record interviews, pronunciation and ad-lib exercises.

JOURNALISM REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES

EMAIL: Get in the habit of checking your @my.unt.edu email account. Communicating with students using the UNT student email account is part of the university’s contract with students. Electronic communication with students in this class will be through your myunt accounts rather than personal accounts. Again, be sure you regularly check your myunt email. WEB POSTING: You may not upload audio, video or other content gathered for this course to any online site without permission from the instructor. Failure to get permission will result in a failing grade for this course.

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MSOJSyllabusStatements

JOURNALISMREQUIREMENTS&GUIDELINES

JOURNALISMCOURSEREGISTRATION

• Registration will begin on the dates noted in the schedule of classes each semester. The system is a live, first come/first serve program.

• Byregisteringforthiscourse,youarestatingthatyouhavetakentherequiredprerequisitesaccordingtoyourcatalogyearandmajor/minorstatus.Iftheinstructorlaterdeterminesthatyouhaven’ttakenandpassedtheserequirements,thenyoumaybedroppedatanypointinthesemester.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourprerequisites,pleaseseeanadvisor.

• Ajournalismmajorenrolledinanyrestricted3000and4000levelclassesmusthavetakenandpassedtheGSPtest,allfoundationalcourses,andMath1680/1681.Studentsmustearnandmaintaina2.5UNTand/oroverallGPA(dependinguponcatalogyear)tobeeligibleformajor-levelcourses.

RE-TAKINGFAILEDJOURNALISMCLASSES

Studentswillnotbeallowedtoautomaticallytakeafailedjournalismcoursemorethantwotimes.Onceyouhavefailedajournalismcoursetwice,youwillnotbeallowedtoenrollinthatcourseforonecalendaryearafterthedateyoureceivedthesecondfailinggrade.Onceastudenthaswaitedonecalendaryearafterfailingacoursetwice,thestudentmaysubmitawrittenappealtothedirectortobeapprovedtoenrollathirdtime.Studentswillnotbeallowedtore-takeafailedjournalismcoursemorethanthreetimes.

TEXTBOOK POLICY The Mayborn School of Journalism doesn’t require students to purchase textbooks from the University Bookstore. Many are available through other bookstores or online.

FIRSTCLASSDAYATTENDANCE

Journalisminstructorsreservetherighttodropanystudentwhodoesnotattendthefirstclassdayofthesemester.

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ATTENDANCE

Oneabsenceinthecourseisthelimitwithoutpenaltytowardyourfinalgrade,unlessyouhavecommunicatedwithmefromthebeginningaboutanextraordinaryproblem.Comingtoclasslateorleavingearlymayconstituteanabsenceforthatday.Thisisaseminarcourse,anditrequiresyourattendanceandparticipationeachclassmeeting.

FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) UNDERGRADUATES

A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total registered hours per semester. Students cannot exceed attempted credit hours above 150% of their required degree plan. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose financial aid eligibility.

If at any point you consider dropping this or any other course, please be advised that the decision to do so has the potential to affect your current and future financial aid eligibility. Please visit http://financial aid.unt.edu/satisfactory-academic progress-requirements for more information about financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. It may be wise for you to schedule a meeting with your MSOJ academic advisor or visit the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office to discuss dropping a course before doing so.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Students should meet with their Academic Advisor at least one time per long semester (Fall & Spring). It is important to update your degree plan on a regular basis to ensure that you are on track for a timely graduation.

! Itisimperativethatstudentshavepaidforallenrolledclasses.Pleasecheckyouronlinescheduledailythroughlateregistrationtoensureyouhavenotbeendroppedfornon-paymentofanyamount.Studentsunknowinglyhavebeendroppedfromclassesforvariousreasonssuchasfinancialaid,schedulechangefees,parkingfees,etc.MSOJwillnotbeabletoreinstatestudentsforanyreasonafterlateregistration,regardlessofsituation.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoensureallpaymentshavebeenmade.

IMPORTANTDATESFORSPRING2017

January16,2017 MLKDay(universityclosed)

January13–20,2017 Student-requestedschedulechangesmaybemadeduringadd/drop.

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January17,2017 Firstclassday

January20,2017 Lastdayforchangeofscheduleotherthanadrop.(Lastdaytoaddaclass.)

January31–April4,2017 Studentmaydropacoursewithwrittenconsentofinstructor.

February24,2017 Lastdayforchangeinpass/nopassstatus.

February24,2017 Lastdaytodropacourseorwithdrawfromtheuniversitywitha

gradeofWforcoursesastudentisnotpassing.Afterthisdatea

gradeofWFmayberecorded.

February25–April21,2017 InstructorsmaydropstudentswithagradeofWFfornonattendance.

March13-19,2017 Springbreak(noclasses)

April17,2017 BeginningthisdateastudentwhoqualifiesmayrequestagradeofI,

incomplete.(See"Gradingsystem"intheAcademicssectionofthiscatalog.)

April21,2017 Lastdaytowithdrawfromthesemester.Processmustbecompleted

by5p.m.intheDeanofStudentsOffice.

May3–4,2017 Pre-finalsdays

May4,2017 Lastclassday

May5,2017 Readingday(noclasses)

May6–12,2017 Finalexaminations

May12,2017 Endofterm

May12–13,2017 Graduationceremonies

ACADEMICORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTURE

UnderstandingtheacademicorganizationalstructureandappropriateChainofCommandisimportantwhenresolvingclass-relatedoradvisingissues.Whenyouneedproblemsresolved,pleasefollowthestepoutlinedbelow:

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IndividualFacultyMember/Advisor

Director,MaybornGraduateInstitute

Dean,MaybornSchoolofJournalism

OFFICEOFDISABILITYACCOMMODATIONS

TheUniversityofNorthTexasandtheMaybornSchoolofJournalismmakereasonableacademicaccommodationforstudentswithdisabilities.StudentsseekingaccommodationmustfirstregisterwiththeOfficeofDisabilityAccommodation(ODA)toverifytheireligibility.Ifadisabilityisverified,theODAwillprovideyouwithanaccommodationlettertobedeliveredtofacultytobeginaprivatediscussionregardingyourspecificneedsinacourse.Youmayrequestaccommodationsatanytime,however,ODAnoticesofaccommodationshouldbeprovidedasearlyaspossibleinthesemestertoavoidanydelayinimplementation.Notethatstudentsmustobtainanewletterofaccommodationforeverysemesterandmustmeetwitheachfacultymemberpriortoimplementationineachclass.Studentsarestronglyencouragedtodeliverlettersofaccommodationduringfacultyofficehoursorbyappointment.Facultymembershavetheauthoritytoaskstudentstodiscusssuchlettersduringtheirdesignatedofficehourstoprotecttheprivacyofthestudent.ForadditionalinformationseetheOfficeofDisabilityAccommodationwebsiteathttp://www.unt.edu/oda.Youmayalsocontactthembyphoneat940.565.4323.

COURSESAFETYSTATEMENTS

StudentsintheMaybornSchoolofJournalismareurgedtousepropersafetyproceduresandguidelines.Whileworkinginlaboratorysessions,studentsareexpectedandrequiredtoidentifyandusepropertysafetyguidelinesinallactivitiesrequiringlifting,climbing,walkingonslipperysurfaces,usingequipmentandtools,handlingchemicalsolutionsandhotandcoldproducts.StudentsshouldbeawarethattheUniversityofNorthTexasisnotliableforinjuriesincurredwhilestudentsareparticipatinginclassactivities.Allstudentsareencouragedtosecureadequateinsurancecoverageintheeventofaccidentalinjury.StudentswhodonothaveinsurancecoverageshouldconsiderobtainingStudentHealthInsuranceforthisinsuranceprogram.BrochuresforthisinsuranceareavailableintheUNTHealthandWellnessCenteroncampus.StudentswhoareinjuredduringclassactivitiesmayseekmedialattentionattheUNTHealthandWellnessCenteratratesthatarereducedcomparedtoothermedicalfacilities.IfyouhaveaninsuranceplanotherthanStudentHealthInsuranceatUNT,pleasebesurethatyourplancoverstreatmentatthisfacility.IfyouchoosenottogototheUNTHealthandWellnessCenter,youmaybetransportedtoanemergencyroomatalocalhospital.Youareresponsibleforexpensesincurredthere.

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ACADEMICDISHONESTY

Academicdishonestyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theuseofanyunauthorizedassistanceintakingquizzes,tests,orexams;dependenceupontheaidofsourcesbeyondthoseauthorizedbytheinstructor,theacquisitionoftestsorothermaterialbelongingtoafacultymember,dualsubmissionofapaperorproject,resubmissionofapaperorprojecttoadifferentclasswithoutexpresspermissionfromtheinstructors,oranyotheractdesignedtogiveastudentanunfairadvantage.Plagiarismincludestheparaphraseordirectquotationofpublishedorunpublishedworkswithoutfullandclearacknowledgmentoftheauthor/source.Academicdishonestywillbringaboutdisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludeexpulsionfromtheuniversity.ThisisexplainedintheUNTStudentHandbook.

Ifitisdeterminedyouhaveplagiarized,cheatedonanexamornotcreatedoriginalworkasanewsreporter…youwillreceiveazerofortheassignmentandyouractionswillbebroughttotheattentionoftheFacultyAdvisor

MSOJACADEMICINTEGRITYPOLICY

ThecodesofethicsfromtheSocietyofProfessionalJournalists,AmericanAdvertisingFederationandPublicRelationsSocietyofAmericaaddresstruthandhonesty.TheMaybornSchoolofJournalismembracesthesetenetsandbelievesthatacademicdishonestyofanykind–includingplagiarismandfabrication–isincongruentwithallareasofjournalism.Theschool’spolicyalignswithUNTPolicy18.1.16andrequiresreportinganyactofacademicdishonestytotheOfficeforAcademicIntegrityforinvestigation.Ifthestudenthasapreviousconfirmedoffense(whetherthefirstoffensewasinthejournalismschooloranotheruniversitydepartment)andthestudentisfoundtohavecommittedanotheroffense,thedepartmentwillrequesttheadditionalsanctionofremovingthestudentfromtheMaybornSchoolofJournalism.ThestudentmayappealtotheOfficeforAcademicIntegrity,whichensuresdueprocessandallowsthestudenttoremaininclasspendingtheappeal.

CLASSROOMPOLICIES

TheMaybornSchoolofJournalismrequiresthatstudentsrespectandmaintainalluniversityproperty.Studentswillbeheldaccountablethroughdisciplinaryactionforanyintentionaldamagestheycauseinclassrooms.(e.g.,writingontables).Disruptivebehaviorisnottolerated(e.g.,arrivinglate,leavingearly,sleeping,talkingonthephone,textingorgameplaying,makinginappropriatecomments,ringingcellularphones/beepers,dressinginappropriately).

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FINALEXAMPOLICY

Finalexamswillbeadministeredatthedesignatedtimesduringthefinalweekofeachlongsemesterandduringthespecifieddayofeachsummerterm.Pleasecheckthecoursecalendarearlyinthesemestertoavoidanyscheduleconflicts.

ACCESSTOINFORMATION

Asyouknow,youraccesspointforbusinessandacademicservicesatUNToccurswithinthemy.unt.edusitewww.my.unt.edu.IfyoudonotregularlycheckEagleConnectorlinkittoyourfavoritee-mailaccount,pleasesodo,asthisiswhereyoulearnaboutjobandinternshipopportunities,MSOJevents,scholarships,andotherimportantinformation.ThewebsitethatexplainsEagleConnectandhowtoforwardyouremail:http://eagleconnect.unt.edu/

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR F-1 STUDENTS TAKING DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES Tocomplywithimmigrationregulations,anF-1visaholderwithintheUnitedStatesmayneedtoengageinanon-campusexperientialcomponentforthiscourse.Thiscomponent(whichmustbeapprovedinadvancebytheinstructor)canincludeactivitiessuchastakinganon-campusexam,participatinginmultipleon-campuslectureorlabactivity,orotheron-campusexperienceintegraltothecompletionofthiscourse.

Ifsuchanon-campusactivityisrequired,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytodothefollowing:

(1)Submitawrittenrequesttotheinstructorforanon-campusexperientialcomponentwithinoneweekofthestartofthecourse.

(2)EnsurethattheactivityoncampustakesplaceandtheinstructordocumentsitinwritingwithanoticesenttotheInternationalAdvisingOffice.TheUNTInternationalAdvisingOfficehasaformavailablethatyoumayuseforthispurpose.

Becausethedecisionmayhaveseriousimmigrationconsequences,ifanF-1studentisunsureabouthisorherneedtoparticipateinanon-campusexperientialcomponentforthiscourse,studentsshouldcontacttheUNTInternationalAdvisingOffice(telephone940-565-2195oremailinternational@unt.edu)togetclarificationbeforetheone-weekdeadline.

EMERGENCYNOTIFICATION&PROCEDURES

UNTusesasystemcalledEagleAlerttoquicklynotifyyouwithcriticalinformationinaneventofemergency(i.e.,severeweather,campusclosing,andhealthandpublicsafetyemergencieslikechemicalspills,fires,orviolence).Thesystemsendsvoicemessages(andtextmessagesuponpermission)tothephonesofallactivefacultystaff,andstudents.Pleasemakecertaintoupdateyourphonenumbersatwww.my.unt.edu.Somehelpfulemergencypreparednessactionsinclude:

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1)ensuringyouknowtheevacuationroutesandsevereweathershelterareas,determininghowyouwillcontactfamilyandfriendsifphonesaretemporarilyunavailable,andidentifyingwhereyouwillgoifyouneedtoevacuatetheDentonareasuddenly.Intheeventofauniversityclosure,yourinstructorwillcommunicatewithyouthroughBlackboardregardingassignments,exams,fieldtrips,andotheritemsthatmaybeimpactedbytheclosure.

STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHING (SPOT) Studentfeedbackisimportantandanessentialpartofparticipationinthiscourse.ThestudentevaluationofinstructionisarequirementforallorganizedclassesatUNT.TheshortSPOTsurveywillbemadeavailable…TBDtoprovideyouwithanopportunitytoevaluatehowthiscourseistaught.Forthefall2016semesteryouwillreceiveanemailfrom"UNTSPOTCourseEvaluationsviaIASystemNotification"(no-reply@iasystem.org)withthesurveylink.PleaselookfortheemailinyourUNTemailinbox.Simplyclickonthelinkandcompleteyoursurvey.Onceyoucompletethesurveyyouwillreceiveaconfirmationemailthatthesurveyhasbeensubmitted.Foradditionalinformation,pleasevisitthespotwebsiteatwww.spot.unt.eduoremailspot@unt.edu.

AcceptableStudentBehavior:

Studentbehaviorthatinterfereswithaninstructor’sabilitytoconductaclassorotherstudents'opportunitytolearnisunacceptableanddisruptiveandwillnotbetoleratedinanyinstructionalforumatUNT.StudentsengaginginunacceptablebehaviorwillbedirectedtoleavetheclassroomandtheinstructormayreferthestudenttotheDeanofStudentstoconsiderwhetherthestudent'sconductviolatedtheCodeofStudentConduct.Theuniversity'sexpectationsforstudentconductapplytoallinstructionalforums,includinguniversityandelectronicclassroom,labs,discussiongroups,fieldtrips,etc.TheCodeofStudentConductcanbefoundatwww.deanofstudents.unt.edu

SEXUALDISCRIMINATION,HARRASSMENT,&ASSAULT

UNTiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentfreeofallformsofdiscriminationandsexualharassment,includingsexualassault,domesticviolence,datingviolence,andstalking.Ifyou(orsomeoneyouknow)hasexperiencedorexperiencesanyoftheseactsofaggression,pleaseknowthatyouarenotalone.ThefederalTitleIXlawmakesitclearthatviolenceandharassmentbasedonsexandgenderareCivilRightsoffenses.UNThasstaffmemberstrainedtosupportyouinnavigatingcampuslife,accessinghealthandcounselingservices,providingacademicandhousingaccommodations,helpingwithlegalprotectiveorders,andmore.

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UNT’sDeanofStudents’websiteoffersarangeofon-campusandoff-campusresourcestohelpsupportsurvivors,dependingontheiruniqueneeds:http://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources_0.ReneeLeClaireMcNamaraisUNT’sStudentAdvocateandshecanbereachedthroughe-mailatSurvivorAdvocate@unt.eduorbycallingtheDeanofStudents’officeat940-565-2648.Youarenotalone.Weareheretohelp.

StatementofStudentLearningOutcomes

Demonstrateanunderstandingofdiversityindomesticsocietyinrelationtomasscommunications

Demonstrateanunderstandingofthediversityofpeoplesandculturesandofthesignificanceandimpactofmasscommunicationsinaglobalsociety

Demonstrateanunderstandingofprofessionalethicalprinciplesandworkethicallyinpursuitoftruth,accuracy,fairnessanddiversity

Thinkcritically,creativelyandindependently Writecorrectlyandclearlyinformsandstylesappropriateforthecommunicationsprofessions,

audiencesandpurposestheyserve Criticallyevaluatetheirownworkandthatofothersforaccuracyandfairness,clarity,

appropriatestyleandgrammaticalcorrectnessStatementofStudentLearningOutcomes,UNTMaybornSchoolofJournalism

Since1969,theUNTDepartmentofJournalism(MaybornSchoolofJournalismeffectiveSeptember1,2009)hasbeenaccreditedbytheAccreditingCouncilonEducationinJournalismandMassCommunication.ThisnationalaccreditationalsoextendstotheMaybornGraduateInstituteofJournalism,theonlyaccreditedprofessionalmaster’sprograminTexas.Aboutone-fourthofalljournalismandmasscommunicationprogramsintheUnitedStatesareaccreditedbyACEJMC.Nationalaccreditationenhancesyoureducationhere,becauseitcertifiesthatthedepartmentandgraduateinstituteadheretomanystandardsestablishedbythecouncil.Amongthesestandardsarestudentlearningoutcomes,coveredbyjournalismcoursesinallsequences.

Thiscourse,JOUR4323,willhelptomeetthestudentlearningoutcomesthathavebeencheckedbyyourprofessor,MichelleRedmond,MFA.

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*JOUR 4210-501 Class Syllabus for Spring 2016. Class: Mondays @ 6p-8:50p

Frisco Campus. Room 104

*Instructor reserves the right to make course changes and adjustments if or when necessary. Civility is expected at all times, toward the instructor and to one another. Guest speaker availability dates may change. Class #1. Jan. 23rd Introductions. Media Performance issues/fears. Syllabus review. Begin working The VOICE. Breathing exercises. Video examples. Homework (Hmwk): Read Chapters 1 and 2.

Class #2. Jan. 30th Guest Speaker: Steve Stoler. Former reporter at KDFW and WFAA-TV, Dallas. Author of TonightatTen:ATVNewsReporter'sStoriesBehindtheStories.Q&Aafterhispresentation.Remainingclasstime…discussionaboutthe importance of breathing from the diaphragm. Killing audio fillers exercises. Review Chapters 1 and 2.

Class #3. Feb. 6th Show and Tell. Accents/Dialects. Conquering mic fright. Handling a mic. In-class exercises. Review chapters 1 and 2. Complete in-class self-evaluation worksheet and turn in. Hmwk: Textbook: Project 1: Articulation exercise, pg. 80 & 81. A-Z repeat each sentence twice. Upload to DROP BOX by Thursday, Feb 9th no later than 6pm. *Point loss if work is late. Read chapter 4.

Class #4. Feb. 13th Show and Tell. Review chapter 4. Learning how to mark your copy or script. *Guest speaker: Allen Farmer/Professional VO talent. Reading cold copy. Inflection work. Hmwk: Read chapter 5-Performance Development. Practice reading three :30 PSA’s. (Provided to you in advance). Present in next class. Be mindful of inflection and pace. You should be convincing and persuasive as you read. Class #5 Feb. 20th Show and Tell. Quiz #1. 10points. Performance development exercises. Working in front of the camera and/or a crowd. Conquering camera panic. Hmwk: Textbook: Project 3. Ad-Lib a :30 radio spot. Pg. 124. Make it authentic and real. Record and upload to DROP BOX by Thursday, Feb 23rd no later than 6pm. Point loss if work is late. Read chapter 7- Interviewing. Class #6. Feb. 27th Show and Tell. Brief Mid Term review. Continue performance development voice work. In-class scenarios. Elevator pitches. Review chapter 7-Interviewing. Hmwk: Research and type up 20-questions to ask in a set down interview. You’ll pull names from the ‘magic bag.’ Class #7. Mar 6th Show and Tell. Mid-Term exam. In-class scenarios. Live event scenarios: Handling distractions and disruptions during a live event. Making appropriate clothing choices. Hmwk: Plus, read chapter 8. *Start thinking of what you want to do for

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your final presentation and who your guest would be. We’ll discuss your topic ideas. Plus record a 3-minute interview with a guest. Upload to DROP BOX by March 9th 6pm.

Mar. 13th – Mar. 17th SPRING BREAK. Class #8. Mar. 20th Show and Tell. In-class exercises. Review Chapter 8. In-class exercises. Practice reading news copy and/or news releases with confidence and credibility. Hmwk: Research the background of a newsperson or a public relations or advertising executive who deserves recognition. Prepare a 3-5 min. in-class presentation to inform the class about this person in a descriptive engaging way. Notes are allowed. But only as reference guidance. TALK to the class. DON’T read to the class. Class #9 Mar. 27th Show and Tell. Quiz #2. Learning to conquer the cold read. In-Class exercises. Hmwk: Pronunciation exercise: Pronunciation Work Word List Pg. 82. AND pg. 103. Record and upload to DROP BOX by Thursday, March 30th no later than 6pm. Point loss if work is late. Class #10 Apr. 3rd Show and Tell. In-Class exercises. Review Pronunciation exercises. Hmwk: Read chapter 10 Sports Announcing and Chapter 11-Speciality Announcing. Class #11 Apr. 10th Show and Tell. Review chapters 10 and 11. In-class exercises. Hmwk: TBD. Class #12 Apr. 17th Show and Tell. Reading cold copy with perfection. In-class exercises. Hmwk: TBD. *Email your pitch for final project topic/guest approval by before April 20th . Make up lessons for broadcast and live presentations. (Men expect to wear make up too.) In-class exercises. Sign up sheet for final presentation times will be provided. Class #13 Apr. 25th No Class. Class #14 May 1st LAST CLASS/FINAL PRESENTATION . Present your 5-minute Final Project WITH A GUEST(s) during regular class time. This IS your final exam.

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