Express College Newspaper C

Catalog description

An applied course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on leadership, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Enhanced leadership role includes outreach to the community and representation as journalist and leader at events. Students develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. Students will produce newscasts, an infographics, and reader surveys. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Students should serve in a leadership role. 18 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU. Prerequisite: JAMS 21B with a minimum grade of C.