Transcript title
Publications Lab I
Credits
1
Grading mode
Pass/No Pass grades
Total contact hours
30
Lab hours
30
Recommended preparation
J 216.
Course Description
Practical application of journalism instruction through work on the online student newspaper. Students are involved in all areas of production including finding story ideas, reporting, writing, photography, advertising, production and distribution. P/NP grading. Repeatable for credit.
Course learning outcomes
1. Describe what makes a topic newsworthy.
2. Report news content (articles, photos, audio, video) suitable for publication.
3. Write and edit texts according to accepted journalistic style.
4. Describe journalism’s professional and ethical principles and explain how they apply to news production.
5. Demonstrate teamwork skills and ability to meet deadlines and demands established by the production schedule.
Content outline
Course topics include:
- News determinants
- How to interview
- Photojournalism basics
- AP style
- Elements of news articles
Required materials
Students will need a writing utensil and notebook.
