COMMS 384
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Editing for News Media
Course Description
Management and editing of newsflow in digital-first environment. Lab includes managing and editing news platforms.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
6
Other Prerequisites
Complete two of the following three courses: Comms 313, Comms 314, Comms 315.
Title
Ethical Management of Newsflow
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate ability to recognize and edit news content to avoid ethical pitfalls (such as plagiarism and fabrication) and legal problems (such as defamation).
Title
Diversity
Learning Outcome
Students will ensure editorial contect reflects a diversity of viewpoints and is representatitve of all people.
Title
Visual Storytelling
Learning Outcome
Students wil develop and employ skills using industry standard software to engage in visual storytelling.
Title
Platform management
Learning Outcome
Students will manage content on multiple digital platforms.
