VIDEO JOURNALISM

JOURN 425

Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

JOURN 335 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.73

1.95% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.11% from Historical

A Rate

69.23%

34.04% from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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ADAM SCHRAGER

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