CNMS 145 — Introduction to Journalism
Introduction to Journalism is a writing intensive course for students looking to pursue a career in journalism, web, and new media. Coursework will cover the basic techniques of strong writing needed in news media, including but not limited to proper grammar, sentence structure, and active writing for visual scripts and print media. Students will also learn the elements and principles of journalism, deciphering what qualifies something as news, how news is created, and the impact it has on society. In this cours e, studens will build a foundation of strong writing skills that will prepare them for future media courses as well as entry-level careers in visual media. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): none