COMM 120 - Visual Storytelling

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Introduction to visual storytelling for print and non-video digital platforms. Students will learn to use and apply the basic principles and elements of visual design to create non-video media products used by advertising, public relations and journalism professionals. Projects will include magazine page design, newsletters, brochures, infographics, specialty pho-tos for social media distribution, and photo essays for print and digital publications. Course Objectives 1) Apply the princples of visual design to creative work. 2) Explain the unique visual storytelling requirements of journalistic content creation. 3) Explain relevant legal and ethical concerns. 4) Create print and digital stories using industry standard tools.

Credits:

3.00

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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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