COM 115 - Student Newspaper Publication

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

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Prerequisites: Eligibility for Eng 101. Comm 121 (Journalism) recommended but not required. 3 credits In this hands-on course, students join the staff of The Voice, our student-run campus newspaper, contribute writing, photography, editing, and design skills to the publication. The course is open to all students with an interest in writing, graphic and web design, photography, current events and journalism. Participants will learn how a newspaper operates; how to generate, refine, and revise strong story ideas for a student newspaper; how to use photographs and graphics effectively; how editors oversee the publication; and how layout, design and production interrelate to create the final product. Working as a team to create a realistic newsroom experience, students will receive individual attention and coaching and will develop a clearer sense of how newspapers and related media function.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 857-7060

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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