JOUR 490 - Journalism Capstone

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

Students apply their cumulative skills in the creation of long-form, well researched, multiple-source journalism for web and/or multiplatform delivery. During the course, students work in consultation with the instructor to create their individual projects. Students also finalize their individual portfolios that includes the projects created for this class. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate professional-level journalism reporting, writing, and editing skills, and news judgment. (2) Demonstrate an understanding of principles of aesthetics and composition. (3) Apply ethical and legal principles to media production and distribution. (4) Apply basic and advanced interview techniques, appropriate for professional journalistic work. (5) Demonstrate an ability to research and develop sources for reporting. (6) Produce professional-level long-form reporting packages for multiple media platforms.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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