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Remembering RTA Alumnus and Canadian Broadcaster Bill Lawrence
Students Innovate With Unprecedented Election Coverage

TMUVotes was a groundbreaking way to watch the Ontario Provincial Election on Thursday, February 27. Created and produced entirely for students, by students, was must-see election TV. 

A dedicated team of over 60 students across the School of Journalism and RTA School of Media dove deep into all aspects of election coverage. They covered  scoops live at each party headquarters, created the virtual set from which panellists will broadcast the latest news, and produced all aspects of the broadcast. This was an incredible opportunity for students to practice skills that they have been developing in class in a live setting that they can bring with them to their future careers. 

This ambitious operation and undertaking was spearheaded by Ryan Sykes (Production Technician, Video, RTA School of Media), Lindsay Hanna (Instructional Technology and Web Design Specialist, School of Journalism), and Nicole Blanchett (Associate Professor, School of Journalism). 

The live election was covered in part from the newly launched Arthur Smith Virtual Production Studio. RTA students were excited about the unique capabilities of this state-of-the-art facility to create engaging, entertaining, and informative content. This project brought together skills developed in production classes and applied them in an experiential learning environment. 

This opportunity connected students with real-world opportunities, enabling them to produce industry-level content while building a diverse skill set and adaptability.

“Students have access to cutting edge technology that the best broadcasters in the world are just learning how to use” Sykes says. “What they are learning by covering the provincial election will set these students up to be leaders in the production industry.”

Floor Director, third year Media Production student, Selena Osunde was excited about what this opportunity will mean for her future, when interviewed leading up to the production. “I am very excited to be part of the TMU Votes election coverage event! I know it will be riveting, and I'm eager to help this production come to fruition through floor-directing. I've taken on the role of floor director many times through my experience in RTA, and it's satisfying to see how all of the live production aspects work together to produce a seamless event for viewers at home.” 

Missed it live? No worries! You can still watch the TMUVotes broadcast at this link - https://www.youtube.com/live/PFljn2qSMSI (external link) . 

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RTA Orientation

RTA is looking forward to welcoming incoming students for mandatory orientation on Tuesday August 27, 2024. 


Sport Media Program Orientation

Time: 9:30 AM  

NEW Location: Jet Ice Lounge, Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton Street, 4th Floor

                                                        

 Media Production Program Orientation

Time: 10:00 AM 

Location: LIB 072, Library Building, 350 Victoria Street, Ground Floor     

                           

New Media Program Orientation                              

Time: 10:30 AM                           

Location: KHE 225, Kerr Hall East, 340 Church Street, 2nd Floor           

Lunch - All Programs                   

Time: 12:15 PM                           

Location: Allan Slaight Radio Institute, Rogers Communication Centre, Ground Floor                             

RTA School of Media Orientation - All Programs

Time: 1:15PM                             

NEW Location: LIB 072, Library Building, 350 Victoria Street, Ground Floor