CREATIVE NONFICTION

ENGL 407

Explores a variety of non-fictional prose writing forms including (at the instructor's discretion) personal essay, memoir, travel writing, opinion pieces, investigative journalism, public science writing, and natural history writing. Covers theory and technique, reading the work of established writers and some short writing exercises. Focuses on student writing, both in the classroom and in individual conferences.

JOURN 457

Audio storytelling as an art form, with a focus on creating a series of episodic long-form audio storytelling segments. Develop interview and writing skills, as well as field recording and editing techniques. Develop personal style and voice, while learning practical skills necessary to write and produce audio content for over the air or online.

JOURN 425

Video journalism is widespread, thanks to online news and sources such as YouTube. Create news stories using the techniques of videography, digital editing, writing and producing. Video journalism is unique in its language, requiring engaging material, a fast start, sharp focus, short narrative and natural voices. Focus on capturing stories with strong visuals and ambient sound of the people affected by issues and events.

JOURN 669

Critical reading of the best reporting and writing.

JOURN 417

Integrated, in-depth approach to magazine management, writing, editing and design. Covers the magazine industry from both the editorial and business ends, bringing together journalism and strategic communication students. Includes production of Curb magazine in print, online and mobile formats.