This course is designed for students involved in editing, writing and producing The Planet and The Peacock. It offers basic instruction and hands-on experience in newspaper and magazine composition. The course will cover everything that comes up in the process of producing a publication, from reporting, writing and editing to page design to working according to a production schedule. A constant concern will be the challenge facing print editors in the Internet age: how to create reader-friendly publications that are informative and attractive enough to appeal despite the draw of the Web. The production of The Planet and The Peacock will be the main work of the course.
Have you yearned to start a novel, a collection of related short stories or narrative essays, a memoir, or a series of poems? This cross-genre, seminar-style course is designed for students who want to pursue larger, more advanced creative writing projects. Students will submit project proposals for discussion and approval, and then present significant installments of writing at regular intervals during the semester. Revisions will be required along with student-professor individual conferences. Readings will be used as guiding examples, and required reaction papers will be tailored to individual projects. May be taken twice for credit.
Changes every year, offering the chance to study literature from within different perspectives and across different periods. Studies literature as it is actively involved with other artistic practices, such as painting or music, and engaged with other disciplines, such as science or philosophy or cultural studies or gender studies. Recent examples include: Literature and Science, Literature and Politics.
In consultation with a faculty member, the student undertakes a senior research project, resulting in a 25-to 30-page paper, which is normally on a literary topic or theme in more than one literature. In certain circumstances, a student may propose a creative project in lieu of a critical paper. May be taken twice for credit.
A Senior Project is an independent study representing a Major Capstone Project that needs to be registered using the Senior Project registration form.
(Download: https://fd10.formdesk.com/aup/SeniorProjectApplication)
Introduces Web publishing in 12 sessions. Students will learn the basics of HTML and the use of at least one HTML editor. Site publishing including file structures, image and sound files will be covered.
This course provides a survey of the media and its function in today’s society. It introduces students to the basic concepts and tools necessary to think critically about media institutions and practices. In addition to the analysis of diverse media texts, the course considers wider strategies and trends in marketing, distribution, audience formation and the consequences of globalization. By semester’s end, students will understand the basic structures of today’s media and be able to provide advanced analysis that weighs the social and political implications of its products.
Code
CM1023
Name
INTRO TO MEDIA & COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
EN1000 OR EN1010 OR EN2020CCE OR EN2020
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2530
Last update with CAMS
Have a conceptual vocabulary for understanding formal/compositional aspects of media.
Have a critical-theoretical vocabulary for critically analyzing media artifacts, media’s role in social processes, and media businesses.
Understand different aspects of the field of media and communications (e.g.. Film, Audience studies, semiotics, narrative and genre analysis, political economy of media, cultural studies, journalism and political communication, advertising).
In this digital tools training course, students will learn skills and gain hands-on experience with a range of digital publishing tools to build and curate a web platform with compelling, sharable content. They will become familiar with key storytelling platforms and technologies including Wordpress, Tumblr, Vine, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. They will acquire hands---on experience with essential software including Adobe's Photoshop, Illustrator, Encoder, and Final Cut Pro; and they will learn to manipulate HTML and CSS with a basic Integrated Design Environment. In this highly hands---on course, students will learn basic web design and work collaboratively to create and launch a dynamic new digital brand online.
Code
CM1500
Name
DIGITAL TOOLKIT: COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICUM
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4230
Last update with CAMS
Familiarize with the main tools for creation of webpages.
Critically engage with and understand the digital tools used in class
Know the modern digital computer architecture
Know how to store and manipulate local and network file systems
Know how to build a webpage from scratch using HTML and CSS as well as using dedicated software.
Become familiar with the issues, concepts, and research areas of digital media studies.
Application of terms and concepts in critically engaging with digital media, their uses, and audiences.
This workshop trains students in magazine writing and production through hands-on experience working on a high-quality student magazine, the Peacock. Students participate in a newsroom setting in a variety of roles -- from writing and editing to pagination and layout -- to produce the Peacock in both print and online versions. Students will learn researching and writing techniques as well as how to interview and source stories for magazines. They will gain pre-professional experience preparing them for entry-level positions in magazine journalism – whether print publications or online magazines. Note: Up to 8 credits for Journalism Practica can be applied toward the degree. May be taken twice for credit.
Code
CM1850
Name
MAGAZINE JOURNALISM PRACTICUM
Credits
2
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
Yes
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4144
Last update with CAMS
gain hands-on experience in magazine journalism
participate in a team-building experience in magazine production
learn to develop story ideas and to meet deadlines for both drafts and final work
gain an understanding of the different types of magazine writing (profiles, features, essays, reviews, opinion pieces, etc.)
gain experience working on the back end of a website to produce magazine-style stories
This workshop trains students in online news writing and website curation through hands-on experience working on a news site in the style of Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Daily Beast and similar sites. Students will participate in a variety of roles -- from editing and assigning to writing in specialized areas – to manage and curate an online news site in real time. Students will gain practical skills using different tools, including social media, while working a real digital newsroom setting. The course will prepare students for entry-level positions in digital journalism. Note: Up to 8 credits for Journalism Practica can be applied toward the degree. May be taken twice for credit.
Code
CM1851
Name
ONLINE NEWS PRACTICUM
Credits
2
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
Yes
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4145
Last update with CAMS
hands-on experience in digital journalism practices in a real-time setting
writing for and managing a real-time online news platform
using social media tools including blogs and social networks