Television Reporting & Production Course Content

There are certain skills that you need to become a successful television reporter or producer. The ICI Reporting and Production Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills students will learn about:

• Television reporting
• News reporting
• Getting the news
• Reporting Skills
• Learning The Ropes
• Journalistic Development
• Television reporter resources
• Introduction to TV production
• The producer’s role
• TV production case studies
• TV Production procedures
• TV Production resources
• Career planning & development

And you will learn it all at home, at your pace – no classroom needed!

Career Prospects

Having a qualification majoring in both TV reporting and production gives our graduates a clear perspective of an intertwined industry. The Television Reporting and Production Program will not only instil essential skills but will also show you how to get started in television.

As a television reporter you will have an exciting job reporting local or national news. You may be covering a political convention one day, interviewing a celebrity the next, and reporting on breaking news after that.

As a television producer you may be involved in everything from coming up with ideas for programs to hiring the stars and supervising shooting. You will have a rewarding and creative job that lets you see the results of your work.

The authors of the program are award-winning television journalists and senior producers (MTV to Hollywood) who will provide you with insider advice on what you need to do in order to break into this competitive industry. Work can be found as a freelancer or in a fulltime capacity. Roles can typically be found with:

• News programs
• Documentaries
• Sitcoms
• TV movies
• Talk Shows
• Dramas
• Music Videos
• Game shows
• Commercials

Assessment Details

This course includes written assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work you will receive prompt feedback.

Previous Study Requirements?

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course at any of the three levels it is offered at: Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma?

1. Certificate Level: represent basic vocational skills and knowledge.
2. Diploma Level: represent fundamental principles, techniques and knowledge. ICI Diploma level qualifications recognise the capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and/or management functions.
3. Advanced Diploma: represents are more specialised qualification and signifies skill and knowledge of a greater complexity and a higher level of personal accountability than is required at a Diploma level.

What You Receive as a Student

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

• Course notes and required reading materials
• Personal tutor (tuition and assignment feedback)
• Institute Identification Pass
• Reduced tuition rates should you wish to complete an additional program during your studies or upon graduation!

What You Receive on Course Completion

By the end of the Course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all relevant assignments and realistically expect to be well paid for your efforts.

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• Complimentary Press / Media Pass
• ICI Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Television Reporting & Production (Graduation Certificate).
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• You will be conferred with the right of displaying post-nominals after your name to reflect the qualification you have achieved. eg. John Smith, DipTRP
• Letter of recommendation from the Institute Director
• Life membership of ICI + Alumni Association Membership
• Access to the ICI "Graduate Employment Service Program" (GESP) which facilitates support in the way of resources, contacts, resume assistance, job searches, interview preparation and career counselling and advice.

Contact us or enrol online and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!