Week3-Hu

There are a lot of different media organizations in State of Kansas, but the one I like it best is KTWU. KTWU has been broadcasting since 1965, the first public television station in the state of Kansas. It has three channels which are seen throughout eastern Kansas and portions of Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The station license is held by Washburn University with studios located on the campus in Topeka, Kansas.

KTWU has several productions, including Sunflower Journeys and Quest. Sunflower Journeys is a series of half-hour programs presented in a “magazine-style” format. Each program presents three stories connected by a common theme. These programs primarily feature the insights of knowledgeable individuals who provide the expertise and experiences upon which the resulting stories are based. Although the three segments of each program are designed to complement each other, they may also be viewed separately, which may be desirable for classroom settings. Quest is a cooperative production of KTWU and Washburn University and is the top high school academic competition in Kansas.

Last semester, I have a chance to visit KTWU because of the course “Introduce to Mass Media”. After visiting KTWU, I found that I really wanted to get to know how a TV station work and wanted to join it. In KWTU, I will learn more about mass media, especially the TV aspect. Also, I will have the experience of working in a professional TV station. So I hope I can join KTWU and have a wonderful time in it.