Fashion journalism is undergoing a major shift with the advent of new technology. In order to understand this revolution, we shall consider the larger context in which fashion coverage is being played out. We shall look at newspapers, magazines, TV, movies, and the web.
How fashion can be presented: as spectacle, as image, as art, as craft, and as commercial, industrial entity will be given consideration.
An introduction to the major players and characters in the fashion world will also be a part of this course.
Code
CM4013
Name
FASHION JOURNALISM PRACTICUM
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior AND ( Major=Global Communications OR Major=Journalism)
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4154
Last update with CAMS
Students will understand the different ways fashion topics can be covered.
They will become aware of the advantages and disadvantages of various media used and how to apply this awareness to their fashion coverage
They will acquire depth in understanding how fashion has been covered over the past four decades
They will acquire a good knowledge of the major fashion players and the emergence of big business in fashion
As a result, students will develop practical competence in the field of contemporary communications
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | CM4013 | FASHION JOURNALISM PRACTICUM |