| Affiliate School Overview Journalism school will teach you an insider's perspective on the field of journalism. The Affiliate School will teach you the skills needed to carry your career to the next step. Learn to work with a crew, in front of the camera, or behind it, on a set, or on field assignments. The Affiliate school is a much need addition to your Journalism degree. |
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What is a Journalism Program
As a journalist or reporter you will investigate and convey
news stories to the public. You will examine documents,
observe events at the scene of an incident or crime,
interview people who saw or understand the events, and
employ other methods of gathering information. A good
program of study will ready you for entry-level employment
in a journalistic setting, such as news or entertainment.
In your work as journalist, you will take notes and
sometimes photographs, or even shoot video for the purpose
of presentation as part of a cohesive story. You will then
organize the material into a readable format, usually under
tight deadlines and according to stylistic regulations.
Basic reporting requires technical skills in the use of
digital, audio,and web-based medias.
Skills Acquired
It is the ground work that will lead to the success of our
students in achieving their goals, to be a part of, the
ever expanding business of information. Our emphasis will
be on investigative journalism. We feel this will allow are
students the upper hand on how, to sniff out a story, dig
into all the aspects of a story and finally to get it
right. Students at T.A.S will actually get involved, find
the truth and report it respectfully. T.A.S will give you
the skills needed to know your story and report it with
confidence.
Finding a story where one does not exist, will be a key
factor in our field training. Having the proper training in
all aspects of this field is crucial. As a journalist you
will be working with camera and lighting personnel as well
as producers, directors, editors, make up artist,
production assistants and so on. Understanding all aspects
of this field is key to developing a working relation ship
with your crew, no matter how big or small it may be.
Among the many skills you will gain in a good journalism
program include strategic communication as used in
advertising, public relations, and political companies. You
will learn about the creative nonfiction formats by
studying those familiar with the genre, and learn how to
convey in depth information on a particular subject
impartially and objectively. You will cover issues and
problems in electronic news; learn interviewing techniques,
and the use of electronic equipment and presentation.
Course work in a Journalism Program May Include:
* Mass Communication
* In-Depth Reporting
* Interpretation of contemporary Affairs
* Multimedia Graphics
* Electronic News for Internet and Broadcast
Career Outlook Information
Competition for jobs in journalism is fierce, especially in
the field of broadcast, television and radio. According to
the U.S Bureau of Statistics, job opportunities in the
field of journalism will continue to grow. People with
experience or formal academic training will have a
considerable advantage in the job hunt.
Skilled people in this field whether in front of the camera
or behind it with the experience to do the job and the
credentials received from some sort of formal training will
stand out and stand a better chance.
The Affiliate School will give you the skills you need to
do the job in this field, no matter what that job may be.
If you want to be a journalist or work on a news crew this
is the school for you. Being part of a crew in search of a
story can be exciting and rewarding having skills in all
aspects, helps you become a better and much need crew
member.
As a journalist or reporter you will investigate and convey
news stories to the public. You will examine documents,
observe events at the scene of an incident or crime,
interview people who saw or understand the events, and
employ other methods of gathering information. A good
program of study will ready you for entry-level employment
in a journalistic setting, such as news or entertainment.
In your work as journalist, you will take notes and
sometimes photographs, or even shoot video for the purpose
of presentation as part of a cohesive story. You will then
organize the material into a readable format, usually under
tight deadlines and according to stylistic regulations.
Basic reporting requires technical skills in the use of
digital, audio,and web-based medias.
Skills Acquired
It is the ground work that will lead to the success of our
students in achieving their goals, to be a part of, the
ever expanding business of information. Our emphasis will
be on investigative journalism. We feel this will allow are
students the upper hand on how, to sniff out a story, dig
into all the aspects of a story and finally to get it
right. Students at T.A.S will actually get involved, find
the truth and report it respectfully. T.A.S will give you
the skills needed to know your story and report it with
confidence.
Finding a story where one does not exist, will be a key
factor in our field training. Having the proper training in
all aspects of this field is crucial. As a journalist you
will be working with camera and lighting personnel as well
as producers, directors, editors, make up artist,
production assistants and so on. Understanding all aspects
of this field is key to developing a working relation ship
with your crew, no matter how big or small it may be.
Among the many skills you will gain in a good journalism
program include strategic communication as used in
advertising, public relations, and political companies. You
will learn about the creative nonfiction formats by
studying those familiar with the genre, and learn how to
convey in depth information on a particular subject
impartially and objectively. You will cover issues and
problems in electronic news; learn interviewing techniques,
and the use of electronic equipment and presentation.
Course work in a Journalism Program May Include:
* Mass Communication
* In-Depth Reporting
* Interpretation of contemporary Affairs
* Multimedia Graphics
* Electronic News for Internet and Broadcast
Career Outlook Information
Competition for jobs in journalism is fierce, especially in
the field of broadcast, television and radio. According to
the U.S Bureau of Statistics, job opportunities in the
field of journalism will continue to grow. People with
experience or formal academic training will have a
considerable advantage in the job hunt.
Skilled people in this field whether in front of the camera
or behind it with the experience to do the job and the
credentials received from some sort of formal training will
stand out and stand a better chance.
The Affiliate School will give you the skills you need to
do the job in this field, no matter what that job may be.
If you want to be a journalist or work on a news crew this
is the school for you. Being part of a crew in search of a
story can be exciting and rewarding having skills in all
aspects, helps you become a better and much need crew
member.