Channel your passion for the news, storytelling, and communicating!
Grades 9–12
Refine your skills in multimedia, film and TV production, crafting captivating stories for screens big and small. Learn the ropes of multimedia storytelling, from video production to social media strategies. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned, this workshop is for you!
Throughout the program, you’ll delve into the intricacies of producing impactful stories for the screen, mastering techniques to convey messages effectively. Your creations will serve as valuable additions to your portfolio, showcasing your proficiency in writing, communication, and visual storytelling—an essential asset for college applications or future career endeavors.
In addition, students will have exclusive access to the college’s Television Studio, equipped with professional-grade equipment and facilities. This hands-on experience will provide invaluable practical training, allowing you to bring your stories to life in a dynamic studio environment.
On the final day, students present a sample of their work to an audience of family, friends, and peers.
Typical Day
From writing and storytelling to recording and editing, today’s journalists wear many hats. In the Modern Journalism program, students will come away with an understanding of the role of journalists in the field to report in all formats, including print and online as well as video and social media. Although each format is a little different, we will cover the foundation of traditional journalism practice and history. Ultimately each modern journalist will choose an on-campus news story, then interview key people in the community connected to the topic for the end of program showcase
Mornings
Each day begins with an introduction to production practices and clear understanding of production roles. Students will use the mornings to build sets, set dress, learn how to operate cameras, research a given topic, and develop interview questions and strategies.
Lunch
Students will have their lunch with teaching assistants in /near the cafeteria.
Afternoons
Lights, camera, action! Students will use the afternoons to produce their TV News show, in addition to creating “commercials” in between segments. Students are introduced to the various control room jobs necessary to broadcast a TV interview such as the director, producer, remote camera operator, audio board, and teleprompter operator. Reporters practice their on-camera skills by interviewing each other and reading their scripts ‘live’ as their 30 second video pieces are shown.
Student Showcase
At the session’s end, students will showcase their collaborative work, celebrating their efforts and newfound knowledge with family, friends and peers.
Program Details
YTH 9440 / Journalism Workshop: Multi-Media Production and Reporting
Session III: July 29 – August 9
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (10 sessions)
$1,200 for the first registration
$1,080 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, alumni, Broadview members, and early registrations (received by May 3, 2024)