Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

DINS-0028

Organization's ID:

DINFOS-BCS-USAF

Organization:

Defense Information School

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

16.5 weeks (660 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Basic Writing For Mass Media
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Basic Radio and Audio Production
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Basic Broadcast News Writing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Basic Video Production

This course is recommended for a total of 12 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide entry-level specialty training for video documentation and broadcast communicators to support public affairs, combat camera, and broadcast journalism missions throughout the Armed Forces.

Learning Outcomes:

Write spot announcements
Demonstrate elements of broadcast announcing
Create a radio newscast
Write and produce a radio spot
Create and host a local radio show
Demonstrate use of camera functions
Demonstrate basic editing fundamentals
Write, shoot, narrate, and edit news elements
Perform as a news anchor
Perform distribution requirements (e.g. DVIDS, DIMOC)
Identify communication laws that impact public affairs
Describe host nation sensitivities and how these factors can affect the public affairs mission
Describe the guidelines for arranging media pools and embedded media
Respond to media query
Respond to on-camera interview
Perform as an air force public affairs broadcaster in a field environment
Develop effective responses
Write a news story (global and local)
Demonstrate mechanics of broadcast announcing (delivery)
Create a radio news story with natural sound and soundbites
Create lower third graphics using title/text tool
Produce a news feature using storytelling
Apply special effects in editing process
Create raster graphics
Create a television spot
Prepare, shoot, caption and edit video documentation
Identify air force public affairs concepts, processes and products
Explain guidelines for the release of information
Explain the role ethics plays in public affairs
Explain various aspects of media operations
Discuss internet-based capabilities
Perform subject matter expert preparation for media interview