COURSE INFORMATION
OUTLINE
COURSE NO:
ENG 111 TITLE: Scriptwriting for Radio and Television
CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT
HOURS: 3
FULL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Introduces the basic elements of scriptwriting for radio and television, including audio and visual signals and time controls. Students write scripts for radio and television commercials, news, and documentaries. Requires computer knowledge for online section. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and JOU 101.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES):
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Score a minimum average of at least 70% on at least three unit tests that cover terminology used by script-writers on radio and television;
2. Practice writing a minimum of one documentary treatment and outline, utilizing proper terminology and criteria for television documentaries;
3. Write a commercial or public announcement for radio, using proper format.
4. * Write a script for a 10-minute radio broadcast, utilizing proper radio news format and writing skills; and
5. Write a script for a 10-minute television documentary or newscast, utilizing proper television news format and writing skills.
* This course objective has been identified as a
student learning outcome that must be formally accessed as part of the
College’s Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must
collect the required data (see Accessing Student Learning Outcomes form)
and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the
semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Lecture/discussion, in-class assignments, films,
guest speakers, videotapes of news and commercial broadcasts.
CRITERIA FOR GRADING:
Performance
on written examinations and assignments; oral presentations; class
participation and attendance.
REQUIRED TEXT(S):
To be determined by full-time faculty
SUPPLEMENTARY READING/PRINCIPAL REFERENCES:
Instructor’s discretion.
BRIEF OUTLINE OF
COURSE CONTENT
COURSE NO. ENG 111 TITLE: Scriptwriting for Radio
and Television
I. Introduction
A. Course, class, instructor
B. Review of basic journalism principles
II. Writing for Radio Commercial
A. Writing tips
B. Format
III. Writing for Radio News
A. Writing tips, attribution, verbs, phrasing
B. Format
C. Writing leads
D. Libel and slander
E. Interviewing
F.
Using soundbites
G.
Newscasts due (1st Major Project)
IV. Writing for Television News
A. Voicers, remotes, and wraps
B. VO and VO/SOT
C. Writing to stills and CGs
D. Packages and live shots
E. Producing
V. Documentaries
A. Terms
B. Format and treatments
C. TV scripts due (2nd Major Project)
Description Revised: Spring 2004
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Fall 2002
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Fall 1984
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Summer 1989
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Summer 1984
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Spring 1980