JOURN 115 - Media Creation & Storytelling Basics

Credits: 5
In this hands-on course, students explore the basics of multimedia creation through projects and workshops. They learn an introduction to the theory and practice of podcasting, streaming, radio and TV broadcasting, social media content creation, script writing, and news reporting.

Course Fee: 60.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe and demonstrate the fundamentals of multimedia creation, including podcasting, streaming, radio and TV broadcasting, social media content creation, script writing, and news reporting.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating basic broadcast and digital media equipment.
Apply industry-accepted broadcasting techniques across various multimedia platforms.
Recall and apply the proper procedures to fill out official FCC paperwork.
Produce newscasts and implement relevant show prep techniques.
Use evaluation and assessment practices for multimedia content.

Program Outcomes
Apply relevant criteria and standards when evaluating information in terms of how it will interest and inform their audience.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.