The average citizen is interviewed as a spokesperson for business, as an eye witness to an accident, as neighbors to proposed sewage treatment plants or as an individual on the street with an opinion. The skill of communicating confidently and effectively is a need for all citizens. Most home video recordings are informational. Whether the video or digital camera stills on an internet homepage subject is a wedding, a birthday party, a soccer game, a trip, a holiday celebration or construction of a new home, the goal is to communicate with electronic media. It is extremely important that the student producer understand the concepts of libel, invasion of privacy, plagiarism and copyright.
Electronic journalism trains the student to use electronic media effectively and correctly.
The study of electronic journalism will develop abilities that an increasing number of people use in their daily lives and a greater understanding of the information age in which we live. This curriculum guide is intended to provide an outline of the essentials for teaching students to evaluate and understand the electronic news media, use electronic media equipment and practice both written and oral communication skills.