COMMS 490
Media Innovations Capstone
Communications
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Synthesis of news media competencies gained through successful completion of directed project. Projects may include a digital media product, in-depth reportage or documentary.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Senior project
Learning Outcome
Students will propose and complete a professional-quality project that demonstrates mastery and synthesis of competencies learned in the news media curriculum.
Title
Creativity and innovation
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate creativity by producing an original or innovative media product.
Title
Ethics and Diversity
Learning Outcome
Students will behave ethically and report fairly, including in their reportage a diversity of voices.
Title
Collaboration
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision.
