JOUR 9abcd - Nonfiction Storytelling for Magazines and Digital Media

3
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week to be arranged
Prerequisite: Journalism 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course covers all aspects of magazine and digital media production with an emphasis on: developing, writing, editing, and publishing feature stories; selecting photographs and art; designing pages; creating a production schedule; managing an editorial staff; overseeing advertising; producing a print and digital magazine for publication; and promoting across social media. Subsequent semesters of the course will strengthen writing, editing, and design skills by increasing the variety and sophistication of production experiences. Throughout this course, all students are trained and prepared to compete in a variety of local, regional, and national scholastic journalism competitions.