Conclusion
"STAND-BY BLACK... AND FADE... GREAT SHOW EVERYONE! THAT'S A WRAP!"
Now that you have completed your
WebQuest, you should have a very good grasp of what is required to
produce a television newscast. As you have discovered, it is far more
than just a person sitting in front of a camera reading copy. If you
decide to work in this industry, what job would you most like to be in?
As a class, reflect on the work you have just completed. Answer the
following questions:
• What worked in the process?
• What didn’t work?
• What part did you enjoy the most?
• What are you going to do with your finished product?
• What would you do different to improve the process?
• Does your class have the stuff to win the $10 million dollars?
• What can you do to continue this WebQuest?
Television news is not an easy profession. It
takes hard work, dedication, and a never quit attitude. But the
work (and the pay) can be very rewarding. One thing is certain:
everyday will be different.
To bring this WebQuest to its conclusion, your final task is to view one of the movies listed
below. Each one of these films offers a "Hollywood coated" view of the
television news business, however, they also include some very real
glimpses into the industry. I recommend Broadcast News, as you already
saw a clip from it at the beginning of this WebQuest. Let's end with a
quote:
"Whenever you're asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!'
Then get busy and find out how to do it." -- Theodore Roosevelt
Broadcast News [R]
Directed by James L. Brooks
1987 - 20th Century Fox
Network [R]
Directed by Sidney Lumet
1976 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Up Close & Personal [PG-13]
Directed by John Avnet
1996 - Buena Vista Pictures