ENG 218 - Introduction to Digital Design for Journalists

Prerequisite, ENG 215 or corequisite, ENG 215 or consent of instructor. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of WordPress design and visual story telling using audio, video, slideshows and other digital journalism and media formats. Students will learn to plan and execute storytelling on the WordPress platform during workshop modules that include learning the basics of creating infographics, animated GIFS, photo galleries, interactive quizzes, social media graphics, and teaser videos to present and publish engaging digital content in collaboration with student-led campus publications. Students will learn to use WordPress digital design tools essential for journalists, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign; video and iMovie editing. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits