Video feedback is used to help students objectively critique their own work and the work of others. All of these activities are conducted in the context of what would be appropriate and effective in the workplace. For example, students are required to write memos and give presentations as they would in a workplace environment. Class size is limited to 30 students. Students in AgJ 300 conduct special projects in agricultural journalism.
Students work on web-based projects, pursue internships, or conduct research.
This course, geared toward juniors and seniors in agricultural journalism, gives students the opportunity to write articles for publication in MOmentum , the College's alumni publication. This course will give students hands-on experience and will also give them an edge in the job market as they design and get feedback on their portfolios. Students are introduced to mass media research methods and begin a critical analysis of the industry. Students are able to earn one to four hours of credit for internships with magazines, commodity groups, agencies, etc. Each student should work with his or her adviser to establish criteria for earning credit hours.