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
Discipline:
CM (Communications)
Type:
Regular
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
4
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
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
Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Offering(s)
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | CM5062 | DIGITAL MEDIA WRITING PRACTICUM |
Archived Syllabi
| Term | PDF File |
|---|---|
Fall 2018 | |
Fall 2019 |
