FCTV working with high school students
We’re sending a special “hello” this week to local students enrolled in broadcast journalism courses. Several senior high schools in the area have a television journalism curriculum, and the team at Fayette County Community Television (FCTV) is thankful for the opportunity to get to know some of these talented students and their teachers.
Recently, our studio at 65 West Main Street in Uniontown was visited by Laurel Highlands Senior High Schools’ journalism students, whose day also included a tour of the HeraldStandard.com headquarters.
During their time with us, the students watched an archived episode of “Going LIVE with FCTV,” did screen tests on the “Going LIVE” set, and learned about FCTV’s philosophy, operations, and equipment.
Some Albert Gallatin Senior High School students were also in the building lately. Students representing Albert Gallatin Television (AGTV) were essential crew members for FCTV’s live broadcast of the Americanism Day parade.
You can catch some of these same students, and their peers, in action on “FCTV Presents AGTV,” which is a part of our regular programming schedule. Some of our special FCTV features, such as the broadcast of Albert Gallatin’s spring concert, are entirely student-produced, and it’s impressive what the students are able to create with the help of their advisors.
Be on the lookout for upcoming student programming such as Laurel Highlands High School’s “Mustang Roundup” and Brownsville High School’s “This Day in History” segments.
Airing this programming spotlights the young talent that’s the future of our community, and fulfills one of the objectives of our station, which is to showcase the quality education you can receive here in Fayette County.
Another key piece of our education programming is The PIC Connection, spotlighting the programs and services of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland Fayette – but that’s a topic for next week’s column. See you then!
Dave Slusarick is creative director for Coordinated 360, subcontracted operator of FCTV. Contact him at david.slusarick@coordinated360.com or 1-800-893-8516.