MEDIA & SOCIETY 300 - Making the News

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course examines how the news is made. Students are introduced to the concept of narrative or representational paradigms used to structure news stories, epistemological and ethical questions in considering who makes the news and why, as well as to issues relevant to what constitutes news and its social implications. The course project consists of the research and editing of a film documentary. Students learn how to edit raw videotape to shape news stories and analyze the implications of their choices. The course develops skills in collaborative learning, research, critical thinking, writing, and editing for visual impact. Prerequisites: MDSC 100 and permission of instructor. (Robertson, offered alternate years)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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