WACT
(Assumption College Television) was founded in the Fall semester
of 1997 by Tom Burke (Media Services Supervisor/Lecturer in Television
Arts), Ted Haley (Director of Media Services), and a handful of
Television Production students. WACT was made possible when we wired
the Assumption
College campus for cable television (yes, this was first done in
1997).
The design for the system called for the head-end to be housed
in the DiPasquale Media Center, thus allowing us to have "control" over
a selected number of channels. Well, we chose to take over channels
39 and 40 for our own broadcasting capabilities. Channel 39 became
WACT and channel 40 became the Assumption College Bulletin Board.
Anyway, the students were thrilled that we were able to broadcast
television
programs over campus, and within a few shorts weeks ACTV
NEWS was aired for the first time over the Assumption College
Television System!!!
WACT is complementary to the Television
I (THA 395), Television II (THA 496),
and TV Communication Skills (THA 388) courses at Assumption College. Although
WACT
is a student run organization, the advisor plays a significant role in all
aspects of production in relation to production value, content, newsworthiness,
and accountability.
WACT's programming follows the mission of Assumption College and adheres to
the college's goals, philosophies, and values.
WACT allows any student that is interested in TV Production to become involved , regardless of experience. Since the TV Production courses are very popular, they are difficult to get into. WACT serves as creative outlet for students who can't wait to communicate using the medium of television. WACT serves as a great opportunity for students to become involved at Assumption!