Writing For Digital Media

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This course provides an introduction to the theory, concepts, and practical applications of digital media and digital literacies as well as their real-world applications for business and/or community engagement. While learning about digital media in these contexts, students will create a portfolio of their own projects (podcasts, screencasts, vlogs, meme campaigns, among others) for local nonprofits. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HONR 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Create your own digital brand and identity as a digital author while creating projects that leverage the affordances of text, images, audio, and video. 2. Acquire the tools with which to explore the social impact of various new digital literacy practices. 3. Develop strategies for informing/ teaching through digital media for a lo View Class Schedule