MDIA 2210R - Journalism Practicum I

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Utah Tech University

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Description:

Open to all students interested in a practicum experience with Sun News Daily, the university's student journalism organization, as reporters, photographers, designers, producers and editors. Provides hands-on experience in most facets of journalism, including writing, photojournalism, video production, social media and graphic design. Some evening work reporting or editing may be required. Students work a minimum number of hours based on the credits for which they register: 6 hours per week for 1 credit, 12 hours per week for 2 credits, or 18 hours per week for 3 credits. Variable credit 1.0 - 3.0. Repeatable up to 12 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create journalistic work that is accurate, interesting and complete. 2. Apply AP Style and other writing rules in accordance with industry standards. 3. Demonstrate ability to meet and manage deadlines. 4. Explain news production in a digital, multimedia environment. 5. Develop story ideas. 6. Produce social media content to self-promote and generate audience interest. 7. Compile a resume and portfolio with clips. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MDIA 1130 and instructor permission. FA, SP

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Practicum

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Historical Version(s):

08/20/2012 - 05/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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