This course will create a “newsroom” setting encouraging critical thinking about the media. The course will examine how the Internet has revolutionized journalism, story telling, and the media industries more generally. Students will study, analyze and discuss these trends as well as write about particular issues – thus developing their own voices and “brands” as writers and media professionals. Students will maintain blogs and their work will be published and curated on the student media website where they will appear as blogger/columnists. Another component of the course will emphasize career development: each student will produce a professional-grade online profile and portfolio through blogs and social networks

Code
CM5062
Name
DIGITAL MEDIA WRITING PRACTICUM
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
Major=MA: Global Communications OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Development Communications) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Digital Cultures and Industries) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Fashion Track) OR Major=MA: Global Comm. (Visual & Material Culture Track)
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CM (Communications)
Level
Graduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3825
Last update with CAMS
acquire a critical and analytical understanding of digital media industry trends, preparing them for careers in media-related industries
acquire writing and content-creation skills, preparing them practically for careers in online journalism, adverting, marketing, branding and public relations
develop personal branding skills, preparing them for careers in digital media and other professions.
Term Code Name
Fall 2021 CM5062 DIGITAL MEDIA WRITING PRACTICUM