DOC 341 - Investigative Journalism

Prerequisites, DOC 116, and broadcast journalism and documentary, or television writing and production major, or documentary film minor, or leadership, organizations and society cluster. Students will learn reporting techniques and production methods used to investigate and produce stories for longer format broadcast news stories and documentary films. There will be a vital emphasis on the legal and ethical issues that are central to the practice of investigative journalism. In addition to classroom discussions and screenings, students will work in the field producing, filming and editing investigative material. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits