MDIA 3610 - Copy Editing

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

For all Media Studies majors, required in the Multimedia Journalism emphasis in the Media Studies degree. Students will develop good writing and editing skills as they pertain to media writing, including news, features, broadcast scripts, print and digital publication content and design, and visual storytelling. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the English language and AP Style. 2. Rewrite copy into a version that is accurate, fair, complete and readable. 3. Identify problems and appropriate solutions in copy and publications. 4. Write effective headlines, captions and other display copy. 5. Apply design concepts and analyze visual appeal. 6. Explain legal and ethical aspects of editing. Prerequisites: MDIA 1130. SP (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/21/2007 - 05/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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