The news crew at Whitmire Community School visited Newberry College Thursday December 2, 2010 to experience broadcast journalism on a professional level. Since the crew produces the Morning News Show, they decided to tour a real studio for ideas on improving production and delivery of the news. Newberry College proved to be the perfect place for this.
Marshall Maddy, Assistant Professor of Communications, welcomed the group to Newberry College and showed them the Newberry College radio station studio. Each student took part in the morning radio show by introducing themselves and making a brief comment. Crew members commented that they enjoyed participating in an authentic radio production.
Dr. Jodie Peeler, Associate Professor of Communications, talked to the crew about the importance of writing and how each area of Communications—Electronic Media, Journalism, and Public Relations depends on excellence in writing skills. He asked students what they were doing in their language arts classes and related those activities to skills they would need if they pursue commuications careers, emphasizing writing as the most essential.
The highlight of the visit was a tour of the broadcast studio. Al De Lachica, Assistant Professor of Communications, gave an in-depth explanation and demonstration of the equipment and events that take place behind the scenes. Students took turns either anchoring the show or operating the camera as the producer communicated instructions from the control room through a headset. Dr. Peeler’s class stopped by to observe WCS students performing a “cold read” using the teleprompter.
After the show, students were debriefed on their experiences and what they had learned. They expressed their frustrations about using the teleprompter as Mr. De Lachica emphasized the need for teamwork among crew members. He talked about how the mistakes of one person can affect the entire crew because they are interdependent. Crew members learned about Newberry College’s Communication program and possible job opportunities that await them after they graduate.
The day ended with lunch at La Fogata, one of WCS’ business sponsors, topped off by fried ice cream, compliments of Principal Joey Haney! The WCS News Crew enjoyed the trip and brought back ideas for their morning news show and for possible college and career paths. The WCS News Crew is sponsored by Donna Hagen, Head Media Specialist at Whitmire Community School.
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