Broadcasting / Live Streaming
Broadcasting / Live Streaming Course Description
The Broadcasting and Live Streaming course introduces students to the exciting world of live video production, teaching them how to create professional-quality broadcasts for multiple social media platforms using Wirecast. Students learn the fundamentals of live production, including camera setup, scene switching, audio mixing, graphics integration, and real-time troubleshooting. The course also emphasizes audience engagement, content planning, and platform optimization, giving learners the skills to deliver smooth, polished, and interactive live streams. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to produce high-quality broadcasts for events, interviews, podcasts, gaming streams, and social media, preparing them for careers in digital media and live content production.
The Broadcasting and Live Streaming course at Shock Kids New Media Technologies introduces students to the skills and tools needed to produce professional-quality live and recorded content for television, online platforms, and social media. Students learn to operate industry-standard software and hardware, including multi-camera setups, switchers, audio mixers, lighting, and streaming platforms such as Telestream Wirecast.
The Broadcasting course at Shock Kids New Media Technologies introduces students to the fundamentals of live and recorded media production, preparing them for careers in television, streaming, podcasting, and digital media. Students learn how to operate industry-standard broadcasting software and hardware, including multi-camera setups, switchers, audio mixers, and streaming platforms such as Telestream Wirecast. The course covers essential skills in camera operation, lighting, audio capture, live streaming, video switching, and production planning, giving students hands-on experience in producing professional-quality broadcasts.
Through project-based learning, students develop the ability to plan, execute, and deliver live or recorded content while understanding the workflow of modern broadcast environments. They gain skills in content scripting, timing, shot composition, and technical troubleshooting, all of which are critical for producing polished media that engages audiences. By the end of the course, students are equipped with practical experience and industry knowledge that prepares them for careers in broadcasting, digital streaming, media production, and other dynamic fields where live and recorded content drive communication and entertainment.
In addition to technical training, the Broadcasting course emphasizes the importance of creativity, communication, and storytelling. Students learn how to craft compelling narratives, structure engaging segments, and adapt content for different platforms and audiences. Whether producing a live school event, a digital talk show, or an educational broadcast, learners develop the ability to combine technical skills with creative vision to deliver content that captures attention and resonates with viewers. This blend of artistry and technology ensures that students are not just operators of equipment but thoughtful media creators who understand the impact of their work.
The course also prepares students for the evolving landscape of digital media, where live streaming, on-demand content, and hybrid broadcast platforms are increasingly central to communication and entertainment. By mastering both traditional broadcast techniques and modern digital tools, students gain versatility that positions them for a wide range of career opportunities, including TV production, live event streaming, social media content creation, podcasting, and virtual event management. Graduates leave the course confident in their ability to produce professional-level content, collaborate in fast-paced media environments, and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the broadcasting and digital media industries.