CCC Arts Hour • February 2005
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

News Writing
This 15-part series teaches the writing, reporting, editing and communicating of information in the public interest. More than 100 journalists working in print, radio and television reveal the secrets of their trade including Bob Woodward, Helen Thomas, Dave Barry and Linda Ellerbee. Coverage of policy issues sheds light on journalism history, law and ethics.

Episode 2 - Hard News Leads
Shows the power and process of the summary lead in newspaper, broadcast and PR writing. White House correspondent Helen Thomas and Chicago Defender editor Michael Brown discuss and demonstrate this basic journalism tool.
Fri., February 4th, 2:31-3:01pm

Episode 3 - News Writing Language and Style
Explores the specifics of print journalism style -- from the AP to Rolling Stone Magazine -- focusing on accuracy and enlivened by humor as Dave Barry and other writers confess their language sins and steer tomorrow's journalists toward professional and pristine prose.
Fri., February 11th, 2:05-3:35pm

Episode 4 - Development and Organization of a Story
Deals with use of the inverted pyramid as well as hourglass and circle story shapes. Top journalists such as Bob Woodward discuss and demonstrate focus sentences, transitions and story development techniques.
Fri., February 18th, 2:00-2:56pm

Episode 5 - Dealing With Sources
Illustrates how to interview sources and work quotes into a news story. Larry King (CNN), Deborah Wilgoren (The Washington Post), and others demonstrate the interviewing process, touching on the use of paraphrase vs. direct quotes, the ground rules for using "off the record" comments, and other issues.
Fri., February 25th, 2:00-2:56pm

Delta College Fall Festival of Choirs
Choral performance featuring the Delta College Concert Choir, The Delta Singers and Vocal Soloists. This eclectic mix of choral music includes educational introductions by conductor Scott Bowlen.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., February 12th, 7:00-8:00pm
Mon., February 14th, 10:45-11:45am
Fri., February 18th, 2:56-3:56pm
Fri., February 25th, 2:56-3:56pm
Sat., February 26th, 6:00-7:00pm
Mon., February 28th, 11:00am-12:00pm

Beauty and the Beast
Watch this bold theatrical production from Palomar College drama students.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., February 14th, 9:00-10:15am
Sat., February 19th, 6:00-7:15pm
Mon., February 21st, 10:45-11:59am
Fri., February 25th, 3:56-5:11pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream as staged by City College of San Francisco. Directed by Adjunct Faculty member Dr. John Wilk with a cast of City College students. Broadcast Electronic Media Arts students, under the direction of BEMA Adjunct Faculty member Michele Sieglitz, served as crew. Post production was by BMS editor Susan Boeckmann; the executive producer, BEMA Faculty member John Odell. "This is must-see TV," says Odell. "The colorful characters, costumes, sets, music, and multimedia show all promise viewers a very entertaining experience."

Rebroadcast:
Mon., Feburary 7th, 9:00-11:00am
Fri., February 11th, 2:35-4:35pm
Mon., February 21st, 8:45-10:45am
Mon., February 28th, 9:00-11:00am

Scene Smoking Cigarettes, Cinema and the Myth of Cool
From fashion styles to music trends, young people often emulate celebrity behavior that they see on-screen, including the use of tobacco. Recent studies have found that films depicting tobacco use are increasing and are reinforcing misleading perceptions that smoking is a widespread, socially desirable, and normal behavior. In Scene Smoking, professionals from the entertainment and health fields discuss real-life choices they've made and what they think about the depiction of tobacco on-screen.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., Feburary 7th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Sat., February 12th, 6:00-7:00pm
Sat., February 19th, 7:15-8:15pm
Sat., February 26th, 7:00-8:00pm

The Show
This fast paced magazine program from Riverside College features the latest styles, stories and trends.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., February 14th, 10:15-10:45am
Fri., February 18th, 3:36-4:26pm
Sat., February 19th, 8:15-8:45pm
Sat., February 26th, 8:00-8:30pm

The Making of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
A "Behind the Scenes" look at the making of a major production at San Joaquin Delta College. From sets, costume design, musical direction, the director and actors...this documentary takes you through the elements involved to produce "Jesus Christ Superstar".

Rebroadcast:
Fri., February 18th, 4:26-5:00pm
Sat., February 26th, 8:30-9:04pm