STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Complete the required number of hours at the internship location. Observe and/or participate in the operations of the following functions as applicable in the news, production or promotions department of a TV station or allied industry.

         A.      floor manager and lighting

         B.      audio & video department

         C.      technical control operations

         D.      studio camera operation

         E.      master control operations

         F.      graphics/art departments

         G.      news assignment control

         H.      tape editing

         I.      field ENG operations

         J.      promotions department

         K.      Commercial production and any other professional activities. (I)

 II.     Attend applicable meetings. (I)

 III.    Complete weekly written progress reports. (II)

 IV.     Complete required evaluation paper on the entire internship experience. (II)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The student will gather information which will enable them to understand the most important functions, operations, responsibilities and professional attitudes utilized at commercial TV stations or an allied industry.

         A.      UNIT I: The student will secure or be assigned a specific work station location (TV station or video production studio) with the instructor`s approval. The student will observe and/or participate in the operations as applicable in the TV station or allied video production industry.

         B.      UNIT II: The student will utilize professional attitudes and responsibilities for internship location operations and FCC obligations