This is a course designed to give students a strong understanding of design concepts and their relationship to words. Prerequisite JRN 201. For students interested in widening their writing horizons, this course offers an overview of radio and television writing techniques and requirements. Students in this course learn to interpret facts responsibly for the purpose of directing opinion in the news media. Topics such as race relations, arts criticism and politics are incorporated into the course.
Heavy focus is placed on the role opinions play in today's media.
Writing heavy course in a writer's workshop atmosphere. Prerequisite JRN 201 or approval of instructor. A study of the checks and balance system for measuring fair and truthful news in a diversified environment. The course is conducted through multiple case studies utilizing philosophical frameworks. Prerequisite JRN 201.