The course is designed to prepare students for responsible roles in the broadcast and television news production. It teaches position chart and trade terminology. It gives emphasis to broadcast news writing and shooting. Students learn lens operation, video recording and studio control, and postproduction editing skills. Lessons in lighting, sound and setting as well as visual and special effects will be held. Students will participate in anchor and presenter exercises that comprise the following genres: interview, discussion panel, weather reporting, special programme, year-end review, documentary and live news programme.

CILO-1: Generate an ear for sounds and eye for shots which help put together a broadcast news story. CILO-2: Articulate digital literacy and know ways to verify the authenticity of photos, information and user-generated content online. CILO-3: Apply knowledge and skills to make accurate judgement on different approaches of broadcast news writing. CILO-4: Plan, interview, report and present news content of integrity and credibility.