ENG 319 - Digital Magazine Workshop for Journalists

Prerequisite, ENG 215 or consent of instructor. Students will study all aspects of magazine production while learning to find, present and publish engaging features for digital audiences. Under the guidance of faculty, students will publish a student-led digital monthly covering the campus community. In addition to learning production theory, students will master basic feature reporting and writing skills such as how to conceive, report, organize, write, edit and post short and long form features on a WordPress platform. Learning modules include how to find and pitch feature ideas; how to report, organize and write short and long form features; how to find appropriate art, photos and videos to illustrate content; how to use social media to promote content; WordPress design, editing and photography. Emphasis will be placed on learning effective time management skills, and enterprise feature writing and editing. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits