The
world of communication in today’s world has weaved new threads to it.
With new media techniques and up to date tools it has enhanced its mode
of work and approach towards its viewers. In such a case all those who
aspire to build their career in world of communication need to keep
their pace with the evolution in the field.
TV
journalism is the most fêted means of information in existing world.
News anchoring and script writing are the most important elements of it.
With this view in mind Centre of Media studies, IPS; University of Allahabad
organized a three days workshop of “news anchoring and script writing”.
This workshop was for students of B.A in Media Studies Sem IV and
students of PG Diploma in Photojournalism and Visual Communication.
Priyadarshan,
News Editor NDTV and Amrita Rai, anchor Rajyasabha TV (former anchor in
NDTV and ZEE news) conducted the workshop. These experts from leading
media organization were there to reshape the talents of the students as
per the present need of the profession and transform their personality
into presentable one.
The
objecting of the workshop was to give the students an opportunity to
meet and interact with the dignitaries in the field of media. Expose
them to the latest media tactics and make them learn the basics of
Script writing and news anchoring.
The workshop started on 13th April 2012 in the Center of Media Studies .
Mr. Priyadarshan from NDTV was the mentor for the and after formal
introduction and expression of gratitude by the course coordinator
Dhananjai Chopra the workshop took an interactive mode. On the first day
his prime focus was on the understanding of words, its power and
images. He also talked about various prejudices. He also gave
understanding of various news formats viz. anchor visual, anchor visual
bites, package etc. He gave various tips to students to make their
writing effective and presentable. Thus the first day ended with the
dive in the ocean of words and its understanding of the same.
On
the second day the students were delighted to have one more eminent TV
personality amidst them; Amrita Rai a well known TV news anchor. The
session became more interesting with both Amrita and Priyadarshan
sharing their views alternately and making it more remarkable for the
students by focusing on subjects like work of TV anchor and their
responsibilities. The concepts of Breaking News and techniques used by
script writers and anchors were also discussed. There were also
discussions on the difference that lie between print media writing and
TV writing. Mr. Priyadarshan focused on the fact that the language used
should be very simple and communicative with short and lucid sentences.
The cap of the pen closed with vast understanding of TV journalism.
The third day of the workshop i.e. 15th April 2012 was a day of implementation of the knowledge and information given to students on the previous two days.
Before
the practical session Mrs. Amrita Rai was there to make a clear
understanding of news anchoring. Very precisely she discussed all the
minute details one need to be aware of if he/she is in a quest to work
as a TV anchor. Knowledge and awareness has no alternatives is what she
explained. As a news anchor one has to balance many situations with ones
own knowledge about the subject. If one is not aware then no matter how
fluent you are you end up giving a poor performance.
In
the next session the scripts written by students were discussed by the
experts and assistance was to improvise. Students also practiced
anchoring and in a very friendly and light manner these exercises were
conducted. Also very important details about anchoring were discussed.
Mrs. Amrita underlined the differences between the ways of presentation
of an anchor link, voice over and reports. Students very actively
participated and learnt a lot from it.
The end session was the most important of all where the students got an opportunity to get answers for their queries.
With
this the three days workshop came to its end. The students had gained a
lot and were filled with great confidence and zeal to work hard and
adhere to all the knowledge and information they gained. Both the
experts encouraged the students to work hard and join them in media
industry in coming future. Prof. G.K Rai, Director IPS and the faculty
of Center Of Media Studies
– Mr. Dhananjai Chopra; Course coordinator, Mr. Sunil Srivastava;
Center Manager, Mr. Vidya Sagar Mishra , Mr. Sachin Mehrotra and Mr.
Amit Maurya were also Present.
Richa Tiwari
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad
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