DIGITAL JOURNALISM (CM2012)

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This course is a workshop that will focus on training students for digital journalism. Students will learn writing, editing and curating skills for an online environment, notably in news, reviews, and opinion writing. Emphasis will also be placed on using online tools for researching and sourcing, as well as digital tools for graphics and big data.

Code: 
CM2012
Name: 
DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. building practical skills building online portfolios while using tools and techniques for writing, editing, curation, and podcasting
  2. developing skills for entry-level positions in a professional newsroom
  3. gaining critical understanding of the journalism profession in the digital sphere
  4. learning metrics and search engine optimization as journalism tools
  5. using social media networks as journalism tools

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