This workshop prepares the student to work as a journalist in today's newsrooms where the online and digital platforms are at least as important as the traditional print or broadcast platforms. Students gain an overview of multimedia and online journalism. They work on projects in written, audio and video online journalism.
9 - 10.30 | 10.45 - 12.15
Overview and examples of engagement in journalism and examples of data journalism. Links to examples shown:
13.30 - 15 | 15.15 - 16.45
Journalist blogs; hands-on practice with WordPress.com.
9 - 10.30 | 10.45 - 12.15
Online audio stories; examples; how to interview for online audio.
13.30 - 15 | 15.15 - 16.45
Editing digital audio; hands-on practice with Audacity.
9 - 10.30 | 10.45 - 12.15
Online video stories; examples; how to shoot for online video.
13.30 - 15 | 15.15 - 16.45
Editing digital video; hands-on practice with Windows Live Movie Maker.