Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0002
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BCS
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
15.4 weeks (615.5 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Basic Radio Production
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Basic Broadcast News Writing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Basic Writing For Mass Media
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:

  • Demonstrate elements of broadcast announcing
  • Create a radio newscast
  • Write and produce a radio spot
  • Create and host a local radio show
  • Create lower third graphics using title/text tool
  • Write, shoot, narrate, and edit news elements
  • Produce a news feature using storytelling
  • Perform as a news anchor
  • Create a television spot
  • Prepare, shoot, caption and edit video documentation
  • Perform distribution requirements (e.g. DVIDS, DIMOC)
  • Write a news story (global and local)
  • Write spot announcements
  • Demonstrate mechanics of broadcast announcing (delivery)
  • Create a radio news story with natural sound and soundbites
  • Demonstrate use of camera functions
  • Demonstrate basic editing fundamentals
  • Apply special effects in editing process
  • Create raster graphics

General Topics:

  • Broadcast writing
  • Broadcast announcing skills
  • Radio broadcast skills
  • Video fundamentals
  • News production
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials