COMMS 239

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Introduction to Multimedia Storytelling

Communications College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

An introduction to non-fiction storytelling skills used in content creation, covering a variety of video, visual and written styles.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Premajor status.
Journalism Minor status

Title

Journalism Fundamentals

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to define the characteristics, purposes, problems, and potential of journalism.

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Social media

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate an ability to deploy social media technologies for the purposes of newsgathering, distribution and discourse.

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Professional conduct

Learning Outcome

Students will articulate their own personal code of conduct for best practices of journalism.

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Historical context and role

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the historical context of journalism's evolution and how that history has shaped contemporary practice and the role it plays in a democracy.

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Diversity

Learning Outcome

Students will understand how drawing from a diversity views-whether based on race, gender, or culture-contributes to more complete and accurate reportage.