Anyone embarking on a career in Journalism today has to expect a significant Online element to whatever it is they do.
This course was designed for student journalists poised to step out into the real world. They were given a lot of latitude with the assignment:To design a website using as many elements as they deemed necessary to tell the story: Text, video, stills, photo galleries,interviews, maps,graphics,social media etc. They had to do it all themselves- all the research, interviews, writing, shooting. Everything, both editorial and technical. Each project can serve as an on-line resume that shows they have what it takes to succeed in the real world. It is a world where journalists have to be able to do it all. And in doing it all, they are able to fully reap the rewards of satisfaction and opportunity available to those with the right attitude and skills.