Why we keep classes small and feedback direct
Television skills are learned by doing, then watching yourself back. That is why every course combines a short briefing with practice that is recorded and reviewed. A tutor sits with you and points at specific moments in your footage rather than offering general advice.
Our tutors have worked in newsrooms and in the field, and they teach what they would expect from a colleague on a shoot. Accuracy comes first, followed by craft: a steady shot, a clear script, a fair edit. Fairness to contributors and viewers runs through every session.
Groups are kept small so that no one waits long for a turn at the camera or in front of it. If you are quieter, we make sure you still get the same time and attention as everyone else, and we adjust the pace to the group.
Students arrive with very different backgrounds. Some have never held a broadcast camera; others already report for a local outlet and want to sharpen a specific skill. Tutors ask about your starting point early and shape the practice around it.
You are not expected to be polished at the start. We expect to see rough footage and nervous takes, and we treat them as raw material. Progress comes from repeating a skill with feedback until it becomes habit.
What you can expect from tutors
- Recorded practice reviewed with you one to one
- Feedback tied to specific moments in your footage
- Small groups with time for everyone on camera
- A calm pace that adapts to your experience
- Clear written notes after each session
- Guidance on accuracy, consent and fairness