LONG FORM VIDEO

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 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 420

Techniques of investigative and long-form enterprise reporting. Includes extensive reporting in the field and a final project.

JOURN 455

Tools and platforms with which to produce professional content for publication. Examples for course topics will include social media, multimedia and other new technologies that professional communicators must master.

JOURN 401

Advanced reporting with emphasis on critical evaluation of evidence and on recognizing the complex effects of government actions. Explore and develop community context stories that originate in a range of venues from the courts to the schools.