Broadcast Meteorology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
387
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Preparation and broadcast of radio and television forecasts through hands-on exercises. Heavy emphasis on creative writing skills and chroma-key techniques. Employment opportunities and their development. Several classes held at Twin-Cities television studios.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
2
Max
2
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Develop weather communication skills to a non-weather savvy audience, including urgent severe weather coverage.
Outcome
Build a demo reel using their best broadcast work from this semester.
Outcome
Communicate ad-lib weather video and breaking news using limited bullet-points.
Outcome
Develop confidence being in front of a camera and chroma key when delivering weather content.
Dependencies
Programs
AHS387
is a
completion requirement
for: