COMMS 239
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Premajor status.
Journalism Minor status
Journalism Minor status
Title
Journalism Fundamentals
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to define the characteristics, purposes, problems, and potential of journalism.
Title
Social media
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate an ability to deploy social media technologies for the purposes of newsgathering, distribution and discourse.
Title
Professional conduct
Learning Outcome
Students will articulate their own personal code of conduct for best practices of journalism.
Title
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.
Title
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.
