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3.00 Credits
Reporting, writing and editing for newspaper and radio are developed through story and editing assignments. Students will learn the essentials of story research, principles of structure and organization, interviewing, writing, rewriting and the demands of being a reporter. Prerequisite: Cm101
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3.00 Credits
Through a combination of writing assignments, lectures and discussions, this course familiarizes students with various types of writing used in a broad media spectrum, including broadcast media and allied fields. Special emphasis is put on print and electronic news writing, and on writing commercials, PSAs (public service announcements), specialized communications, press releases, and writing for Internet sites and for emerging media. Other topics are introduced according to current events and progressive professional needs.
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3.00 Credits
Students train in the techniques used by newspaper and magazine photographers. Completion of news and event story assignments is stressed, with strong emphasis on meeting deadlines. Included is a review of basic black and white photographic processes. Depending on the semester, students will need either a digital camera or a manually adjustable 35mm camera (please see Division Chair for details). Prerequisite: Cm102 or permission of Division Chair
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3.00 Credits
This course will allow students to apply skills taught in Journalism and Introduction to Radio Broadcasting to the production of shows and advertisements for possible airing on local radio and television stations and articles and advertisements for the College newspaper. This hands-on approach will enable students to learn and explore the inner workings of multiple media outlets as well as producing the Mountain Press for Southern Vermont College. Prerequisite: Cm110 or Cm203 or Cm310 and/or approval of Division Chair
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6.00 Credits
Internship 3 or 6 credits This course allows students to extend their educational experience into such areas as journalism, publishing, editing and broadcasting. Work will be supplemented by appropriate academic assignments and jointly supervised by a representative of the employer and a faculty member of the department. Students must submit a job description and resume to the Director of Career Services prior to their experience. Students are responsible for filling out the appropriate Southern Vermont College Internship forms from the Internship Coordinator and abiding by the College's policies on internships. A grade of pass or fail is assigned to internships.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a study of the tools and techniques used to communicate the policies and actions of organizations to the public. Fundamentals of public opinion analysis, promotion, publicity, marketing and merchandising are taught, with emphasis on the communication skills required.
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3.00 Credits
Students gain direct experience in bringing raw copy and artwork to a print-ready state, including copyediting, layout and paste-up. Through lectures and readings, the course covers typesetting, process camera work and the printing process.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to advertising techniques, such as the formulation of sales propositions directed at target audiences, product positioning strategies, brand image development, media buying and the role of creativity in written and visual solutions to sales.
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3.00 Credits
Besides news, journalism, whether in print or on the air, incorporates feature articles, exposés, editorials and sports reporting. Students will be exposed to the craft and pursuit of in-depth stories, many of which will appear in print or on the air. All of the components learned in Journalism I will be used to find a story, create an angle, incorporate details and edit for accuracy. Prerequisite: Cm203
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3.00 Credits
This course will teach students how to present themselves on the radio. Performance techniques, voice skills and dramatic tone will be taught and then applied to an actual radio drama. Sound application, music enhancements and engineering and editing skills will be introduced to further the dramatic quality of a production of a final project that is professional and ready to be aired. Prerequisite: Cm340 or approval of Division Chair
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