53-1123J Comedy Journalism

This course will explore the evolution and current practice of using comedy to deliver and critique the news, with an emphasis on digital media and video. Students will survey the work of journalists who are at the forefront of experimenting with this format, learn about comic theory, explore the ethical implications and pitfalls of comedy as journalism, and will produce work in this genre through class collaborations. Comedy as a journalistic beat will also be examined.

2 Credits
Requirements Not New Freshman