TWP 303 - Producing Reality Television

Prerequisites, FTV 130A-G and television writing and production or broadcast journalism and documentary major or television minor. This course will serve students wishing to hone skills and pursue careers in producing reality television programming. Students will learn various techniques and methods for creating broadcast-quality reality programs across the format’s many genres. There will also be an emphasis on the legal and ethical issues that are central to the genre. In addition to classroom discussions and screenings, students will work in the field producing, filming and editing reality programming. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits