If you ever wanted the opportunity to try your hand at producing, writing or directing a TV show or short series of films, Duck TV is an excellent chance to step into the limelight.
Broadcast news and sports are at the foundation of Duck TV, but comedy and drama have found their place as well.
Founded by two students in the School of Journalism and Communication 10 years ago, Duck TV started off with a meager count of 25 students. Today the count is closer to 150 students, all producing their own work or helping to realize the vision of others.
“What has changed over time is what is being produced,” said Rebecca Force, professor at the SOJC and Duck TV faculty adviser. “They (the videos) tend to be more thoughtful, humorous, hysterical, terrifying fun.”
On Duck TV’s website, you can view a handful of videos ranging from the short dramedy “A Quarter Life Crisis,” wherein a young man is suddenly struck by lightning and lives, begins to investigate the extraordinary nature of his own humanity, to the unusual “Henry Brown Variety Hour.”
Students from the UO music school also contribute by composing original music for each piece.
“It is a practicum for students to learn how to do video production, scripting, journalism, editing,” Force said. “They get to hone their skills.”
If you don’t have any experience, don’t let that keep you from trying. Auditions for all positions will be held 5-8 p.m. in the Century rooms on the third floor of the EMU Sept. 27-28.