Department of
Journalism and Communication

“Students and Storys” – two new editions of PlanTV

August 30, 2024

True to the motto “Students and Stories”, students of the B.A. Journalismus und Unternehmenskommunikation (B.A. Journalism and Corporate Communications, German only) at MU Cologne have developed and published two new editions of the university’s own TV format “PlanTV” (German only).

Overview

The budding MU journalists spent weeks out and about filming new stories in exciting locations. For the first time, they were completely on their own. After the preparatory courses in their first semesters, the students were finally able to get to work on their first TV show. With the support of their lecturers Prof. Bettina Lendzian and journalist Heinz Hoppe, they produced two TV shows. All the content and moderation was created by students.

Episode 1 —
Where you can get the creeps in Cologne and what the latest trend is in professional support!

Topics of the program:
The life of animals on a sanctuary, fascinating lost places, dogs in the workplace and the new challenges posed by the legalization of cannabis.

Moderation: Lea Beldiman, Voktoria Silz

Episode 2 —
Cute kittens and crazy TikTok gadgets

Topics of the program: Innovative kiosk culture in Cologne, cat crawler volunteering, TikTok gadgets put to the test, start of the semester break

Moderation: Gina Bulic, Annalena Kimpfler