Reporting 101 - Fulfill Your Dream of Being a Reporter
In this 4 week course, students will learn what it takes to be a reporter. They will pitch a story, create all the details, edit it and then present it.
Kaitlyn Calicott
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(114)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 4 week, students will get their hands dirty and create their own story or PSA. Each week we will be learning a different part of the story creation process. Students will learn what it takes to be a reporter. Length of stories will be based on how many students sign up.
Week 1: We will discuss the process of how to create a story. We will go over pitching a story, what makes a good story, reporting tips, interviews, editing, and final presentations.
Week 2: Students will bring their pitch ideas to class and present them one by one. Once each student has a story idea, we will talk about details for the story. We will also start writing the scripts and talk about what goes into a script. Will there be any interviews? Will you be on camera or just doing a voiceover? Should you include still and live shots? What is the overall message?
Week 3: Students should bring in the material for their story. We will focus on editing techniques and tips. If we have time, students can start editing their stories.
Week 4: Students will present their stories and talk about what they learned.
This class will require some outside work and some form of editing. I use iMovie on my mac but anything is welcome. Even an editing app on your phone.
Experience level: all levels welcome as long as they have some editing and filming (can be on a phone) knowledge as they will be editing and filming their story outside the classroom.
Students are welcome to reach out with any questions when not in class and I will do my best to answer in a timely manner.
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For class policies, please see About Me section in my profile!Learning Goals
How to create and pitch a story
What makes a story
Writing a script
Filming and editing tips
Confidence
Focus and perseverance
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I want to keep the stories light and fun but students may try to pitch more serious, heavy topics.
Supply List
Camera (can be a phone) Editing software (I use iMovie but any software the student knows how to do will work)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
114reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
I majored in Communications Broadcast Journalism Radio/TV at the University of Central Florida. I took classes on Writing for Electronic Media, Electronic Journalism, Broadcast Announcing and Performance, Single Camera Video Production, Principles of Advertising, Radio-Television Advertising. In some of these classes, we had to pitch a news story, interview people, write the story, edit the story, and then present it. In other classes, we learned to read from a teleprompter, on camera announcing presence, and audio/video editing.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $70 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-10 learners per class
