Summary:
Practicum has been a great experience for me this semester,
I came in knowing a lot of information but I never realized how much more
effort is put in to getting shows & packages done on a weekly basis.
This semester I have
spent a lot of time getting to know the upperclassman and trying to get under
their wing and learn as much as I can. Going into the year I really wanted to
work on the sports side but once I found out the sports show was during one of
my classes, I decided to take an opportunity to work alongside Austen, Olivia,
Lauren, Rachel and later in the semester Professor Allen to help make Mocs Talk
one of the best parts of the semester because we became a well-oiled machine
where we have the entire studio ready in under 15 minutes and Austen would
still be writing the script for the show, but once the show started it took at minimum
3 takes to have the show finished. I also believe Professor Allen helped change
the way, the news show is looked at, because the show has nice graphics as well
being shot in HD. It gives us a sense of respect that we are capable of making
good material.
I also have filmed multiple sports, Volleyball, Men’s
basketball and both the men’s and women’s soccer, I look forward to having a
bigger role next semester when it comes to shooting sports such as baseball and
lacrosse.
I have really enjoyed taking part in Mocs Sports Talk with
Tony & Ryan, I believe it has helped me understand the studio better and
helped form a sense of trust with Ryan & Tony. Where they can depend on me
for future assignments Tony has taught me a lot when it comes to the studio and
understanding how to continue a conversation and being able to manage time
properly without any long pauses, Ryan and I also learned how to log and
capture and place our hard work online for the world to hear. I personally believe that if anyone loves
sports and is a broadcast major they should defiantly try their hand at it
because it is a lot of fun taking part in something I personally love to do and
gain experience while doing it.
Also this year I helped film my first postgame interview
with a coach on the basketball team and players as well it was very interesting
and something I have always wanted to do. I also have taken part in article discussions
in the class portion of practicum I found it interesting how much goes on
during the week in comparison with communications, although I could do without
the constant political conversations.
All in all this has been a very good semester with lot of
great opportunity’s presenting themselves to me whether that’s taking part in a
news show, filming packages or highlights and working on a sports podcast. It’s
been great getting a chance to work with such smart people, who I believe
really want our department to succeed and that is an amazing feeling that I
hope doesn’t change any time soon.
