Classwork includes studio performance assignments with regular evaluations. The course includes individual and group projects designed to introduce students to basic production and distribution processes. It also covers scriptwriting for a variety of formats including documentary, drama, and commercial. Through this course, students will learn the basic skills needed to evaluate, design, produce, and utilize multimedia products in educational, organizational, and communication industry environments. The course addresses news values, elements of a news story, and duties and responsibilities of a journalist.
Students receive practice in writing various types of news stories.
In this news reporting course, students write stories about local issues and events. The course analyzes public relations in its place, purpose, processes, tools, and the many publics to which it applies. Releases, features, brochures, printing, and graphic design are all considered. Research, planning, and the creative aspects of advertising are examined. This survey course focuses on significant directors, movements, influences, films, and terminology.