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2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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CO 223 - Advanced Writing for Print and Electronic Media


Credits: 4 credits

In this course students use electronic tools including digital cameras and camcorders to design, produce and webcast reports.  Special attention is given to social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter as contemporary communications tools. 

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite:  CO 221 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to do the following:

  1. Identify and exploit news and public relations opportunities;
  2. Write and/or tape effective news releases and understand distribution channels;
  3. Produce interesting and effective video stories for internal and external distribution;
  4. Develop and enhance an appreciation for professional ethical conduct;
  5. Understand and appreciate the economic and technical challenges confronting media practitioners.




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