Part 1: Reasons for Choosing the Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University

There are two reasons for choosing the Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University:

The construction of disciplines started early. In 1993, Henan University established the major of Radio and Television Literature, making it the first higher education institution in Henan Province to offer radio and television related majors. Starting in 1996, undergraduate programs in broadcasting and television were admitted. In 2010, the School of Journalism and Communication of Henan University added a radio and television directing major on the basis of the original radio and television journalism major. In 2011, it officially began to recruit and cultivate professional talents in the field of radio and television directing. Over the years, the Radio and Television program at Henan University has trained thousands of outstanding talents for the national radio, television, and network audiovisual industries. The documentaries "I'm Repairing Cultural Relics in the Forbidden City" and "The Human World" created by alumni graduates have gained nationwide acclaim.

Good prospects for professional development. The Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University, relying on the only national experimental teaching demonstration center platform for news and communication in Henan Province, is a key discipline in Henan Province, including drama and film and television, and journalism and communication. In the fourth round of evaluation by the Ministry of Education, Henan University's drama and film and television program was rated as a Class C discipline, making it the only school in Henan Province to be listed. In 2021, the Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University was rated as a first-class undergraduate major in Henan Province, and the Software Science major in Chinese universities ranked 21st in the country, rated as Class A.

Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University

Professional Introduction: The Radio and Television Directing major at Henan University aims to meet the needs of China's social and economic construction and cultural development, and cultivate high-quality radio and television directing professionals that the country urgently needs. To cultivate senior professional talents who possess knowledge and abilities in various disciplines such as radio and television editing and guidance, journalism and communication, language and literature, as well as art and aesthetics, and are able to master modern electronic media technology. They can also engage in radio, film and television production and dissemination in radio stations, television stations, film and television production companies, and other units.

Teaching staff: The Radio and Television Department currently has 10 full-time teachers on duty. Among them, there are 2 professors, 4 associate professors, and 8 doctoral degree teachers. In addition, multiple industry teachers with senior professional titles are hired, and the number of teachers can fully meet the needs of teaching tasks in this profession. Among the full-time teachers, there is one recipient of the Excellent Achievement Award for Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions by the Ministry of Education, one talent for scientific and technological innovation in universities in Henan Province, and three individuals with experience in national public overseas visits.

Teaching reform: The school and enterprise of the Radio and Television Directing major jointly build courses such as "Television Camera" and "Audiovisual Language". In 2020, the renowned studios Duan Xiaohua and Guo Canjin were established, and the Yuku Studio, jointly produced by industry mentor Chen Ju and teachers and students, won multiple awards from the Chinese College Film and Television Society and the Chinese Television Artists Association. The undergraduate student team of radio and television directors participated in the production of the cinema film "Playing with the Door God". In 2021, the "Integrated Media Video Direct Demand Virtual Simulation Experiment Project" was approved as the second batch of provincial-level first-class undergraduate courses in Henan Province, effectively improving the level of professional teaching and the quality of talent cultivation.

International talent cultivation. Students majoring in radio and television directing have actively participated in international exchange programs or joint training programs in recent years. Multiple exchange countries including the United States, Russia, Belarus, Canada, Japan, South Korea, etc. are available for students to participate. The exchange institutions include Arkansas State University in the United States, East Strasbourg University in Pennsylvania in the United States, Dazheng University in Japan, People's Friendship University of Russia, Belarusian National University, Windsor University in Canada, Pukyong National University in South Korea and other foreign institutions. Through international exchanges, the international perspective of students in this major has been further expanded, promoting the cultivation of international talents.

Part 2: Professional Q&A

Q1:What are the learning (research) subjects of the Radio and Television Directing major?

The Radio and Television Directing major mainly cultivates senior specialized talents in audio-visual communication with creative and innovative abilities. The main content of learning and research is the four basic theoretical literacy of "history, theory, art, and evaluation" in radio and television art, as well as the four basic technical abilities of "editing, directing, filming, and production" in radio and television and network audio-visual programs.

Q2:What are the core courses for undergraduate majors in Radio and Television Directing?

The main courses of the Radio and Television Directing major include Introduction to Radio and Television, History of Chinese and Foreign Radio and Television, Audiovisual Language, Film and Television Art, TV Program Planning, TV Program Production, TV Camera, Digital Audio and Video Editing, TV Program Packaging, Radio and Television Interviews, Radio and Television Manuscript Creation, Film and Television Script Creation, Live Television Reporting, Documentary Creation, Microfilm Creation, New Media Program Forms, etc.

Students in this major mainly study and understand the basic theories and knowledge of journalism and communication, radio and television, art, and the laws of artistic creation. They receive basic training in creative and production aspects of radio and television program creation, master and possess basic skills and abilities in program planning and production, and possess broad humanistic knowledge, high artistic aesthetic taste, positive innovation consciousness, and good professional ethics.

Q3:What are the training objectives of the Radio and Television Directing major?

This major cultivates high-quality applied talents with comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, and aesthetics, mastering basic knowledge, theories, and skills in radio and television program directing, planning, creation, and production. They possess a high political level, theoretical cultivation, and artistic appreciation ability, and can engage in radio and television program planning, creation, editing, production, writing, sound design, publicity, and management in radio and television institutions and other media, enterprises, and institutions. At the same time, the major of radio and television editing and directing focuses on the discipline and industry frontier of media development, devotes itself to cultivating creative talents with comprehensive quality, professionalism, team awareness and overall grasp ability, and provides mainstream radio and television and Internet media institutions with content creation professionals of various online audio-visual new media, radio and television and other traditional media.

Q4:What qualities do students majoring in radio and television directing need to possess?

Students studying radio and television directing must first have a basic literary foundation, because the radio and television directing profession itself requires a certain level of literary imagery ability for students, so literary literacy is very important; Secondly, the broadcasting and television directing major further requires students to have a certain foundation in film and television art, because the film and television industry values the practical and creative abilities of practitioners, which further requires students to have enthusiasm and love for the profession.

Q5: What difficulties may you encounter during the learning process of broadcasting and television directing?

Although the radio and television directing major belongs to the art category and is mainly related to film and television creation, it may seem that one can easily learn as long as they have a certain level of professional knowledge in film and television, but in reality, it is not the case. Because in the creation of film and television works and even in the development process of the entire media industry, "content" is always the top priority, and in the current era where the country vigorously advocates "telling the story of China well", "content is king" is particularly important. Therefore, it is required that students should have high comprehensive qualities. The school will offer a large number of humanities training courses related to "literature, history, and philosophy" during university, as well as teaching social science courses such as communication and sociology, which have certain requirements for the learning ability of students majoring in radio and television directing.

Q6: What are the misunderstandings in society regarding the broadcasting and television directing profession?

Most people believe that the impact of the current development of new media on the traditional broadcasting and television media industry will lead to worrying prospects for the development of the broadcasting and television industry. However, in reality, the radio and television directing major itself belongs to the first level discipline of art, drama and film and television studies. It is an art major based on film and television art and based on the entire media industry. It has the characteristics of combining theory and practice, and the future employment directions are very diverse. Traditional radio and television media is also in a critical period of transformation, and a large number of excellent directing professionals are needed to further promote development. Therefore, the broadcasting and television directing profession actually has more potential and space in the rapid development of media.

Part 3: Professional Further Education and Employment Prospects

Excellent graduates of radio and television majors at Henan University have become the backbone of the Central Radio and Television Station and some provincial and municipal radio and television systems. Famous hosts such as Ren Luyu from China Central Television and Rong Rong, director of the Military Channel. In 2020, Guan Xin (Guan Yongchao), an outstanding alumnus and journalist from China Central Television's Voice of China, won the first prize at the 30th China News Award for his radio coverage of "The Mysterious Caoyuan". In 2016, Fan Shiguang, an outstanding alumnus and documentary director of Shanghai Media Group, won the first prize of the China News Award for his TV special "Jews in China". In 2019, his co created documentary "The World" won the Magnolia Award at the 25th Shanghai International Television Festival. In 2020, the second season of "The World" won the Best Editing Award at the 24th Asia Television Festival.

In recent years, the quality of training for students majoring in radio and television directing has significantly improved, with the rates of postgraduate entrance examination and admission increasing year by year, and the level and quality of employment gradually improving; The research and practical skills of students have significantly improved, and the number, level, and impact of awards in national professional competitions have steadily increased. It was highly praised by traditional and emerging media such as China Central Radio and Television Corporation, Henan Radio and Television Station, Beijing ByteDance, Shenzhen Tencent Group, etc.

In recent years, the employment rate of undergraduate students in radio and television directing at Henan University has been over 90%, and their graduation destinations can be roughly divided into three categories:

First, postgraduate study (overseas): University College London (the top ten QS in the world), London Art College (the world's top art school), Leeds University, Manchester University, the Russian People's Friendship University, etc.

The second is pursuing postgraduate studies (in China): Communication University of China, Zhejiang University, Hunan University, Chongqing University, Zhengzhou University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shanghai University, Jinan University, Suzhou University, Nanjing Normal University, etc.

Third, employment: China Central Radio and TV Station, Henan Radio and TV Station, Beijing ByteDance, Shenzhen Tencent Group Beijing Branch, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, China International Expo Center, government departments and institutions at all levels.

Part 4: Message (from well-known alumni, teachers, current students, etc.)

Fan Tingting [2013 undergraduate student in radio and television directing, currently pursuing a PhD in journalism and communication at Jinan University]

Walking into 85 Minglun Street, using my four years of youth and youth. My alma mater taught me how to study and be a good person, and the motto "iron shoulders shoulder morality, skillful hands write articles" became a steadfast commitment that I have engraved in my heart; My alma mater has also given me the opportunity to see a bigger world, through extracurricular activities, competition internships, and recommendation for excellence. Every time, I have gained a lot. It is precisely because of starting from here that I can go further.

It has been five seasons since I left the School of Journalism and Communication at Henan University. The unforgettable shadow of the iron tower by the lake, accompanied by my morning reading, reminisces about the time that flew through the vast library, and appreciates the earnest teachings of the teachers

No matter where I go, the hundred year old philosophy of "Mingde, Xinmin, and Zhishan" has always encouraged me. No matter what I do in the future, "Songyue is vast, the river is vast, and the Central Plains culture is long and rich" will nourish me. Thank you to my alma mater for nurturing me, and thank you to the teachers of the Radio and Television Department of the School of Journalism and Communication for their hard work and guidance. I am always willing to continue growing together with my alma mater!

Xu Zhaopeng [2017 undergraduate student majoring in Radio and Television Directing, recommended for graduate studies at Communication University of China]

Thanks to Hebei University, I have gained a clear understanding of myself during my four years of college, and have found my future development path and direction through professional learning and social practice. Looking back at the four years of university, students majoring in directing have had laughter and tears, but ultimately it is the growth of their inner selves and the constant improvement of their ideological realm in the balance between theoretical learning and professional practice. I still vividly remember the brief exploration of imaging equipment from the beginning of my professional studies to the proficient creation under the guidance of the teacher, as well as the various interesting things that arise during the process of classmates taking pictures of the teacher's classroom assignments after each class. Four years of Heda passed in a blink of an eye. Looking back on the past, I am grateful for the teacher's careful guidance, grateful for the friendly interaction between classmates, and grateful for every unforgettable encounter. "The road is long and winding, and I will search up and down." Walking out of the school gate, I transformed from a student to an alumnus. I hope we will not disappoint the training of our alma mater, never forget our original aspirations, and strive towards our ideals. Finally, I also wish every student of He University a bright future. But do good deeds, don't ask about your future!

Song Mengyan [2019 undergraduate student majoring in Radio and Television Directing]

I believe that studying radio and television directing is to cultivate us into versatile talents. Because the directing profession is a highly comprehensive art genre that integrates various disciplines such as literature, aesthetics, design, communication, psychology, and management. The directing program at Henan University focuses on cultivating students in all aspects, from "History of Chinese and Foreign Literature", "Introduction to Communication Studies" to "Literary Theory", "Film and Television Aesthetics" and other courses, which require us not only to master basic skills in film and television production such as the use of editing and editing software and camera operation, but also to improve our literary literacy and critical thinking ability. Pushing open the door to the directing profession, we can not only experience the high-intensity workflow of the production team, listen to the film analysis class where teachers interpret art classics, observe students create micro films, but also follow the communication and sociology teachers to visit professional scholars from various countries around the world, and be impressed by their advanced thinking... If it weren't for choosing the directing profession, I don't think my college life would be so colorful. Every time I participate in competitions and various activities, it is a new experience, which is expanding my knowledge field. So, in the limited four years of university, we need to constantly go from theory to practice, from practice to theory, and then put theory into practice in a cycle of finding artistic patterns, so as to create films and TV works that are close to life and popular among the people, and also find our own stage of life.

Wang Baoyi [Class Leader and Undergraduate Student of Class 2, Radio and Television Directing, Class 2020]

Unconsciously, it has been a year and a half since we arrived at Henan University. Under the influence of "Mingde, Xinmin, and Zhishan." With ideals and responsibilities, we have gained positive, sunny, and unforgettable youth. In the study of radio and television directing, every little interaction with teachers and classmates is precious. Through the polishing of images and the use of light and shadow, one gradually forms their own directing logic, and through communication with teachers, they develop an open and rational thinking and mature rationality. They are down-to-earth in their actions and have firm confidence in their thoughts. After arriving at the Radio and Television Directing major at the New Communication School of Henan University, may we become wise thinkers and never fear the vast sea and sky; I will act like a youth, never afraid of the distant mountains and heights. Integrate one's ideals and persistence into various aspects of life and learning, integrate them into the study of the Guangbian major, actively innovate, integrate personal ideals into the theme of the times, and let youth bloom in the tide of the times.

Fan Shiguang [2004 Alumni, Documentary Director of Shanghai Broadcasting and Television Station, and Leading Talent of SMG]

Henan University is my place of enlightenment. At the School of Journalism and Communication, I received not only the study of news theory, but more importantly, the nourishment of classical literature, modern and contemporary literature. This literary training has extraordinary significance for my future life and work. It cultivates a person's true character and also shapes the depth of expression of a journalist or director. This is the essence of the university spirit. I hope that every young and innocent you can understand at the beginning of your dream what it means to have an independent spirit and free thinking.

Guan Yongchao [2005 Alumni, Journalist from China Central Television News Center]

Among the many strong majors in his alma mater, radio and television editing is a relatively young and emerging major, but it has grown rapidly. Some of the alumni cultivated in recent years have already taught in universities in Beijing, and some have emerged in the central media or Internet factories. The new major and high starting point, from curriculum design to off campus practice, all reflect the hard work and dedication of the teaching team. I look forward to the broadcasting and television directing major at my alma mater, fully absorbing the nutrients accumulated by a century old university, finding core competitiveness, being diligent in academic exploration, daring in teaching innovation, cultivating more outstanding alumni in the new era of audio and video industry transformation, and creating more broadcasting and television works that live up to the times.

Qu Gaoxiang [2007 undergraduate, 2011 graduate alumni, currently a teacher at China University of Political Science and Law]

A century long river, a century long dream of light and shadow. The days of studying radio and television directing at Henan University are the most rewarding stage in one's life. From news interviews to report writing, from photography and videography to post production, from radio and television media to emerging media, from theoretical speculation to historical archaeology, excellent teachers in the field of radio and television directing have taken us into the realm of media art through profound knowledge and earnest teachings, lighting the media heart of students and cultivating me to become a qualified media educator in universities. As a member of the Iron Tower brand, I will adhere to the original career aspiration of my alma mater, which is to shoulder the moral responsibility with iron and write with skillful hands. I aspire to the future and shine in my educational position.

Duan Xiaohua [Teaching Master of Xiaohua Studio, 2021 National Leading Talent in Radio, Television and Online Audiovisual Education]

In the era of all media, regardless of your future career, you should possess media literacy and communication thinking. In an era where everyone has a microphone, how can you showcase your unique voice amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowd? Coming to the School of Journalism and Communication at Henan University to study Broadcasting and Television Directing, you are not only studying editing and directing. This place has a thousand year cultural heritage and a hundred year old school accumulation. Of course, it also has the most modern and advanced hardware facilities, the best teaching team, and after four years of learning, you will meet a better version of yourself.

Guo Canjin [Head of Canjin Famous Artists Studio, Historical Writer, and Lecturer of the Course "Film and Television Copywriting Creation"]

Coming here, you will surely witness the colorful world. Leaving here, the world will see the wonderful you! Henan University Radio and Television Directing Major - Connect You Closely with the World!

Gao Hongbo [Professor, Director of the Radio and Television Department, Member of the Provincial Education Guidance Committee, and Director of the China University Film and Television Society]

Using audio-visual language, telling Chinese stories well, strengthening cultural confidence, and innovating creative communication. In today's era of deep integration of broadcasting, television, and online audiovisual development, we focus on cultivating young literary and artistic workers with Chinese cultural literacy, Chinese aesthetic spirit, Chinese style, and Chinese style in the new era. Welcome to the Radio and Television Directing program at Henan University!

Cui Jun [full-time teacher of the Department of Radio and Television, PhD in Film Science]

Here is a rich historical heritage, a rich collection of books and literature, a rich learning atmosphere, and a colorful campus scenery that lights up youth and dreams. The Radio and Television Directing program at Henan University looks forward to your joining!

Ma Cuixuan [full-time teacher of the Department of Radio and Television, lecturer of the course "Audiovisual Language", and deputy director of the Henan Education New Media and Public Opinion Research Center]

Using the lens to write about the myriad states of the world and interpret a hundred different lives. Here, build your visual and auditory thinking, appreciate the charm of visual aesthetics, review the long history of the silver screen, grasp the ecology of the media industry, learn to open up your visual and auditory senses, focus on the era with the framing frame, narrate legends with montage, use the lens to communicate with the world, and edit your own brilliant future.

Qiao Xinyu [Associate Professor at Henan University, Full time Teacher in the Department of Radio and Television, Doctorate from Communication University of China]

Capturing light and shadow, burning time, with the help of the TV Directing program at Henan University, we are young people searching for dreams by the Iron Tower Lake. Sound screen imagination, editing time and space, and the world of montage have great potential. The directing major of Henan University and young students work together to uphold integrity and innovation, and strive for excellence.

Zhao Hongxun [Full time Teacher of the Department of Radio and Television, Director of the Institute of Film and Television Art at Henan University, PhD from Wuhan University]

Perceiving daily life in the mirror of audio-visual art, perceiving the various aspects of life in the world of visual wonders, experiencing the value of life in the space of media culture, expressing oneself, showcasing society, and interpreting life through images have become important focuses of talent cultivation in the radio and television directing program at Henan University. The cultural infiltration of a century old school and the steadfast inheritance of the iron tower spirit nourish new era radio and television media talents with excellent professional quality, high cultural literacy, strong practical enthusiasm, and strong sense of social responsibility. We are waiting for you at Henan University!

Wang Yihan [Ph.D. in Literature, Associate Professor at Henan University, Visiting Scholar at the University of Alberta]

Creating and telling stories is an endless nourishment, and this action gives us a sense of existence to the tiny fragments of the world. We need to carefully feel all the human experiences, lives, past history, and memories that penetrate our hearts. In the most humble form of love - gentle narration, concerned about the existence of others, their fragility, uniqueness, and resistance to pain and time. I hope we can become such narrators.

Xiao Shuai [Associate Professor, Secretary of the Party Branch of the Department of Radio and Television, Doctorate in Radio, Film and Television Literature and Art]

Record time, turn moments into eternity; Editing time and space, turning everyday life into magic. Weaving colorful stories, directing enriching life. Come to Henan University to study Radio and Television Directing, and let's fulfill our artistic dreams together!

Wang Xuehua [Full time Teacher of the Department of Radio and Television, Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Arts]

Images are the memory of individual emotions, the album of social history, the symbol of national culture, and the ruler of spiritual beliefs. Welcome to join the Broadcasting and Television Department of the School of Journalism and Communication at Henan University to study the art of images. Let us unite our hearts and souls in the name of images and as cultural figures; Connect the mind with art and the world. I hope that students can forge ahead in their vigorous spirit, use photography to capture the golden age, use documentary to record the true meaning of life, use cameras to record the development of the times, and use images to tell the story of China well.

Cao Yimei [Professor at Henan University, full-time teacher in the Department of Radio and Television, and subject leader]

Surrounded by the thick walls of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and amidst the ringing of the millennium old iron tower, we await you. When you come and learn to stand at the front desk, learn to grasp the rights and responsibilities of the media, learn to experience the silent strings of life, learn to weave time and space, shine your dreams into reality, and let go of the brilliant light and shadow of youth!