53-4877 Multimedia Newsroom

Students will learn how to originate compelling photojournalism and multimedia story ideas for clients. Students will employ the reportorial and technical skills they’ve acquired in previous course work as they develop their story ideas into thoroughly produced, high production value short-form multimedia pieces using video, still photographs, interviews with synched sound, natural sound and B-roll video and/or stills. Students will learn how to collaborate with colleagues as editors and producers under the real-life pressures of deadline and quality control. While acquiring experience in key facets and roles common to a newsroom, students will engage in aspects such as conceptualizing, developing, photographing, recording, reporting, writing, editing and promoting multimedia projects. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of the business side of a newsroom service by developing and maintaining client relationships.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES:53-4840 Digital Storytelling II