This course introduces students to the core principles and practices of broadcast journalism, focusing on how news stories are identified, gathered, verified, written, and presented for radio, television, and digital media. Students explore what makes information newsworthy and develop skills in sourcing credible information while applying ethical standards of verification.
The course emphasizes the role of the interview in news reporting. Students learn how to plan and conduct different types of interviews using effective questioning and listening techniques that help uncover clear, accurate, and compelling information.
Additionally, students are trained in writing for broadcast, using concise, conversational, and audience-friendly language. They practice structuring stories for spoken delivery, adapting written information into scripts that are easy to understand when heard rather than read.
Finally, the course develops practical field reporting skills. Students learn how to report from various locations, script for visuals and audio, and incorporate natural sound and descriptive detail to enhance storytelling. By the end of the course, students are equipped to create clear, credible, and engaging broadcast news reports across multiple media platforms.
- Teacher: MBARUSHIMANA Jean Paul