We will offer 10 classes over two terms this summer. The first term began on May 20 and runs through June 28, and the second term goes from July 8 to August 16.
Second Term
Newswriting and Reporting |
This course covers the basic requirements of newswriting and reporting, including interviewing, covering news events, and more. This class will include in-class and outside reporting assignments, and fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement. This is a required course to complete the Certificate of Journalism. Instructor: B.J. Roche |
Introduction to Digital Photojournalism |
This is an introductory level course for students who wish to acquire a working knowledge of the field of photojournalism and the various tools used in modern image processing for both print and online media. Covered topics will include: basic camera, flash, and lens techniques; film and exposure issues; composition; digital image processing; news, feature, and sports photography; ethics, and credibility in the age of the digital image. Students are encouraged to own a digital SLR camera with manual functions. Instructor: Ben Barnhart |
Writing About Food |
Writing about Food will take as its focus professional writing about food and the food industry. Students will study food writing from newspapers, professional journals, books, blogs, and online media, to include restaurant and food reviews, memoirs about food and writing, scientific articles written for the lay audience about food production and health issues, and literary approaches to discovery and enjoyment of eating. Instructor: Carol Connare |
Infographics and Data Journalism |
This introductory course to information graphics will help students use this data to tell visual stories beyond pie charts and line graphs. Students will discuss topics such as data sourcing, making data digestible to a non-specialized audience, and principles and methods of graphic design. Students will also report and build their own infographics throughout the semester. Students must own or have access to a computer with Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Photoshop is not required but is strongly recommended. Instructor: Lam Thuy Vo |
Please visit the Continuing and Professional Education academic calendar for more information on add/drop, withdrawl and refund dates.
On the requirements page, you can find answers to questions about completing the five course curriculum for the Certificate of Journalism.
