From Classroom to Live Studio: Journalism Students Go Behind the Scenes at ERT3
On Friday, December 5, 2025, students from ACT’s Communication & New Media program stepped out of the classroom and into the fast-paced world of broadcast journalism during an educational visit to the ERT3 television studios in Thessaloniki.
Coordinated by Dr. Eva Malinaki, Assistant Professor at ACT, the visit was designed for students in COMM 233 – Introduction to Journalism, offering a rare, hands-on look at how news and live programming are produced; moment by moment, under real-time pressure.
During the tour, students engaged in conversations with journalists, producers, and technical staff, gaining insight into the distinct roles that come together behind the camera: editorial decision-making, studio coordination, sound and lighting, directing, and the split-second teamwork required to keep a broadcast on track.
The highlight came when students participated live on ERT3’s morning show, “Mera me Chroma”, a daily magazine-style program that blends information and culture, with a focus on topics such as society, science, the environment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Experiencing a live set from the inside transformed “how TV works” from a concept into a lived reality: one that made the craft, ethics, and responsibility of journalism feel immediate and tangible.
This kind of faculty-led, experiential learning reflects ACT’s commitment to teaching that goes beyond the expected: creating opportunities where students don’t just study media, they practice it, guided by educators who actively open doors to the industry.
Read the official news coverage by ERT3 here (information in Greek).
