Advanced work in material gathering, interviewing and specialized writing is examined. There are a number of major writing assignments involving research and investigation. Subject areas could include government, law enforcement, religion, education, business and health care. A minimum of 12 pages will be required to complete these story assignments. Writing styles are discussed and utilized, with emphasis on word choice, sentence structure, grammar usage and revision.
Evaluation includes style, form and content.
This course provides experience in writing non-fiction feature articles for a general audience of the print media. In-depth reporting skills are used to gather information for the articles, which are written and marketed to regional or national commercial newspapers and magazines. Research, photography, law and ethics, history, design and layout are stressed. The student's final portfolio will show journalistic strength and versatility in black and white. Students must have a 35 mm camera on which aperture, shutter and focus can be changed.