Diploma in TV Anchoring

Course Information :

This integrated course is designed to provide theoretical and practical training to the students in the field of broadcast journalism. This course, besides nurturing the basic skills among the students required in the field of news reporting, will also provide ample opportunities to hone their skills as newscasters and anchors. The prime focus of this course will remain on live sessions in newsroom and studio environment. A demo tape will be recorded at the end of the course for each student. Broadcast Journalism-An Overview : News Sources of News Types and Forms of TV News Broadcast Reporting-writing Practice and Editing Writing scripts for various TV, Radio Programmes. Working with the Wire Interviews Concept and Techniques News and Current Affairs News and Current Affairs Programming News Reading (Practice with Camera) Getting the Byte / Sound Byte Writing to Visuals TV News Reporting and Story Editing Voice Modulation and Voice-overs Professional Make-up for Camera Body Language for TV News Reader Communication Skills Verbal / Non-verbal Studio Interviews Talk / Chat Shows On-line Interviews Live Camera Sessions in Studios Industry Visits Assignment and Project Additionals Demo Tape Recording Resume Writing Preparing for Interview

Coursework & Assessment :

A variety of teaching and assessment methodology will be put to use through the course that includes workshops, lectures and tutorials by experienced faculties. Live training sessions in the studio environment under the expert guidance of working professionals in this field. Assessment will be based on written examination, assignment and project work.

Careers :

There is a range of careers available for students as TV and radio newscasters, anchors, reporters, script writers, voice-over artists and many other opportunities with satellite TV channels/news channels, FM radio stations, media production houses and advertising agencies.