May be repeated once for credit. An introduction to news, public relations, advertising and other writing styles for communicating effectively. This course examines the writing process, including appropriate use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and shows students how to accomplish a variety of writing tasks in a mass media context. Extensive practice in writing. In this course the student receives practical hands-on experience with digital audio equipment.
Attention is given to mixing, recording, and editing.
Includes segments on news production, and commercial production. Includes segments on broadcast news reporting, writing, and production. While emphasis is given throughout to writing style, other elements include ethics and law, news programming for various formats and markets, and careers in broadcast journalism. Offered on alternate years. Offered on alternate years.