JRN 520 - Multimedia Journalism

An exploration into presenting news and feature stories in a digital era. Students will learn both conceptual and practical skills to help them develop targeted, meaningful stories for a variety of digital platforms (e.g., online news outlets, social media, apps, etc.). They will explore issues raised by the migration of news to the web, including questions of privacy and credibility, challenges to traditional journalistic standards, and the increased presence of public opinion. Students will also practice using digital tools such as photography, video, and information-rich graphics.

Note: Students must obtain access to Adobe Creative Cloud and download the following Adobe apps to their personal computers to complete assignments: Audition, Bridge, Camera Raw, Photoshop, Premiere, using digital tools such as photography, video, and information-rich graphics.

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