Jul 28, 2006 through recounting his coverage of the enron trial, ahrens shows just how multi platform journalism works in practice. Journalism multi platform production strategic communications school of global journalism and. Ba multiplatform journalism programme is run by east coast media at the grimsby institute. A multiplatform approach to investigative journalism. Students near the end of their studies spend a full semester at collegeoperated news bureaus in washington at the national press building just a few blocks from the white house and the state capital of annapolis a block from the state. Kevin moloney, university of colorado how to set yourself apart with transmedia stories advertisement the mediascape of the 21st century is both a wicked problem and an unlimited opportunity for journalists. T he c ha rt be l ow s how s a n e xa m pl e rout e of s t udy, but t he p m m a progra m i s ve ry fl e xi bl e a s t o w ha t c ount s a s c ours e re qui re m e nt s. A volume in the international communication association handbook series. First of all lets define what exactly multiplatform journalism is. The science of everyday thinking is a free online course through edx thats open to anyone. Mobile journalism practice the mobile handset has rapidly moved beyond voice telephony or even simple textbased communication into more complex multi platform delivery systems. Introduction to journalism subcourse di0200 edition 7 army public affairs center fort george g. Among smartphone news users, 47% still get news in print, while 75% get news on the laptopdesktop device and 28% get news on a tablet.
Journalism and mass communication, april 2016, vol. Like with any form of journalism, preparation and doing ones homework are half the battle. As a television journalist your ability to report and write for a host of equally important but distinct audiences on tv, the web, mobile, and social media has never been more important. Multi platform strategies have encouraged a vast expansion in the volumes of media content supplied and made available to media audiences at a time when, generally, the production budgets of media organisations have been tightly constrained. Journalistic writing, visual and online communication make up the core of the professional program. The secure delivery of rich media, information and applications to any device, regardless of transport, distribution system or user interface, providing the consumer with seamless, integrated and interactive access and management of their entertainment and communication services. New york times, where he was a news assistant on the foreign desk and an editorial assistant on the pulitzerprize winning pentagon papers project. A multi platform or transmedia story unfolds in multiple media forms and across many media channels in an expansive rather than redundant way. Furthermore, your contributions will help shape the news industry as it navigates the future. Texas tech offers a multi platform journalism program.
Ethics phil 151, theo 152, 207w, rshs 253, rshs 265. Mass communicationsbroadcast journalism bachelor of arts degree. Multiplatform journalism is the new normal mequoda daily. Advisement progress sheet media multiplatform journalism name. During your studies, youll acquire the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the field. Centre for media transition australian competition and. An indepth, intensive, neighborhood beat reporting course to produce multiplatform content. Multiplatform journalism philip merrill college of journalism. Most brands have a number of different platforms, whether it be social media, youtube channels or photo galleries on their sites. Changes in technology have allowed journalists to learn new things, write and share articles quickly, and build and interact with their readers on a more personal level. Mashable is a global, multi platform media and entertainment company.
Mobile messaging apps offer a superior alternative to email and text messaging thanks to builtin social networking features, enhanced security, and free video calling over wifi or data plans. The bachelor of science in multiplatform production recognizes that in the real world, there is less and less compartmentalization in the media. The cornerstone of the multiplatform journalism specialization is the capital news service bureau program. This program leads to a bachelor of arts degree and a foundation of knowledge for lifelong success in a broad range of careers, including journalism, multi platform. Multi platform journalism is vastly different than journalism 50 years ago even 10 years ago but thats not a bad thing.
Aside from established apps like facebook messenger, apples facetime, and skype, here are some of the best messaging apps for desktop and mobile devices. Multiplatform journalism philip merrill college of. Journalism ethics ethics is the analysis, evaluation and promotion of what constitutes correct conduct and virtuous character in light of the best available principles. Faculty profile hofstra university long island, new york. The report on the future of journalism, written by sharon pian chan, captures a wide range of perspectives from conference participants, which included media experts, academics, journalists and publishers. Utilize leadership, critical thinking, and teamworking skills. Knowing these tips first will help you get your foot in the door. Students are provided a solid foundation in reporting and editing news for television, radio, online and in print. Through recounting his coverage of the enron trial, ahrens shows just how multiplatform journalism works in practice. At the same time that powerful new storytelling tools have emerged, our oncecaptive audiences have scattered into dispersed. All students in the mass communication program will complete a departmental fourcourse core that provides a foundation for success in a variety of media fields. Demonstrate strong oral, aural, and written communication skills.
Social media and journalism teaches conceptual knowledge and skills to develop news judgment and use changing technological tools to disseminate news quickly and to different audiences. Centre for media transition the centre for media transition is an interdisciplinary research centre established jointly by the faculty of law and the faculty of arts and social sciences at uts. How multiplatform journalism really works media the. Jun 04, 2018 multiplatform journalism is vastly different than journalism 50 years ago even 10 years ago but thats not a bad thing. We investigate key areas of media evolution and transition, including. Pbs kids does educational and entertaining multiplatform storytelling for kids particularly well, treating the launch of any new series as an opportunity to reach kids and more importantly, their concerned parents in numerous ways, on numerous media. Fall augus t int e ns i ve p mma 5011 mul t i m e di a t ool s 1. Multiplatform journalism the reality today is that all journalism is multi media journalism. Even whilst times for a journalist are changing and new methods of story telling are evolving, it is imperative for a journalist to still keep these characteristics in mind. A fire burning down an empty building doesnt have nearly the human interest of a fire that burns somebodys home, leaving a family homeless. Mobile journalism resources, history of mobile reporting and much, much more. From the promises of virtual reality to the challenges of multi platform.
Journalism today is interactive, interconnected, participatory, more open, more global, multi platform, multi linear, producing a constant stream of data, analysis, and comment beckett, 2008, 2010. The handbook of journalism studies kerala media academy. Powered by its own proprietary technology, mashable is the goto source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content. Pmma optimal schedule multiplatform journalism fall. The value of interacting with sources and the audience is stressed as are ethical, legal and accuracy issues. Meade, maryland 207555650 four credit hours general the introduction to journalism subcourse, part of the us army journalist mos 71q, skill levels 1 and 2 course, is designed to teach the meaning of news, the basic elements which create news. Gillian doyle, invited address on challenges facing eu audiovisual and cultural industries at cultural industries. Minor required unless double major declared gr minimum 2. Multiplatform journalism, napier journalism by edinburghnapiernews an exciting range of short courses are now on offer at screen academy scotland including introduction to multiplatform for journalists a short evening course for all media professionals who want to learn more about writing for the web, social media and how to monetize.
Strategy, distribution and policy, led by professor gillian doyle, suggests that the sectors transition from a. Aug 04, 2015 a major threeyear study into multi platform media and the digital challenge. Follow these 10 tips for journalism if you hope to write for a publications. Mass communication, bachelor of arts sam houston state. Sep 23, 20 multiplatform journalism, such as a podcast, allows us to be informed about something in a timely way. Multiplatform media and the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
Different types of multi platform technology devices that are available for audio and video. Classes include database and multi platform reporting, investigative journalism and studio production. An introduction to the steps required launching and managing an online publication. Multiplatform journalism the reality today is that all journalism is multimedia journalism. Engl 101 and engl 102 passed with a grade of c or better. But i have not forgotten the core lesson of journalism. Bloomberg news has published a major update to its meticulous style guide, with a new emphasis on best practices for its data and multiplatform journalism. The multi platform journalism track prepares students for careers in journalism and mass communication. It is sad to note, however, that many journalism graduates enter the job market, never having fully.
Chapter 1 basic concepts of journalism ieitv network. This training will examine how hollywood, madison avenue and journalism organizations like national geographic and the marshall project use it to tell better and more complex stories and to reach. Pdf journalism and mass communication researchgate. You dont need any previous education or experience, and you can participate as much or as little as youd like. Digital media ba curriculum university of the district of. Taking a glimpse at somebody elses life appeals to a voyeuristic part of human nature.
Another example from 8 march involves multi platform journalism created by a single. Multiplatform journalism is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills. Apr 02, 2017 to be a successful journalist, you have to be able to tell what is newsworthy and what attributes make a worth while story. All journalism majors study the unique attributes of print, broadcast, and online news content and production. Further, analysis of programming and changes to journalistic practices is accomplished by a case study of how cbc news functions as a. Robert rosenthal began his career in journalism at the. Students with a multi platform journalism emphasis could benefit from free electives in political science or history. Emma has an interest in the everevolving world of storytelling and what it means for the future of both journalism and higher education.
If you are internetsavvy, driven to communicate, socially conscious, and perhaps interested in becoming an expert in a subject area such as science, business, or the. It is validated by the university of hull and is one of a few journalism. This is a little hard to define, but the general idea is that people are interested in other people. Kelly fincham is an associate professor in the department of journalism, media studies and public relations at hofstra university where she teaches journalism in the undergraduate and graduate program with a focus on social, data and digital journalism. Conduct the collection, analysis, and management of digital data. The curriculum also focuses on the role journalism and media play in civic and political life. The number of female assistant sports editors at 100 u.
Journalism is the gathering, organizing, and distribution of news to include feature stories and commentary through the wide variety of print and nonprint media outlets. The multiplatform journalism concentration empowers students to craft news content on a variety of emerging media platforms with efficiency and expedience. Pdf introduction to a topic for the 4th world journalism education congress. Chapter 1 basic concepts of journalism the material contained in this book synthesizes what you need to learn to prepare for a successful career in mass communications. Multiplatform journalism 20172 018 general education requirements to be completed at cwi gem course cwi course number and title credits gem 1 written communication engl 101 english composition 1 3 gem 1 written communication engl 102 english composition 2 3.
Raritan multi platform client mpc, raritan remote client rrc, and the virtual kvm client vkc are graphical user interfaces for the raritan dominion and ipreach product lines, providing remote access to target servers connected to raritan kvm over ip devices. Changes in technology have allowed journalists to learn new things, write and share articles quickly, and build and interact with their readers on. Introduction to writing for a publication by freelance writing. Multiplatform media and the digital challenge an analysis. Students develop traditional reporting and interviewing skills, writing and copy editing proficiencies, and expertise with photography, audio recording, and video recording. Students have the opportunity to produce news and information using a variety of media including social, print, broadcast and online. Journalism ethics needs a richer theoretical base, a more adequate epistemology, and new norms for the multi platform, global journalism of today and tomorrow. With a background in multi platform journalism, she has studied in the united kingdom and travelled extensively for various reporting projects from vietnam to central queensland.
Fincham has created several new courses in the department to help students prepare for the newer media industry. As such, the handbook of journalism studies is a musthave resource for scholars and graduate students working in journalism, media studies, and communication around the globe. Its a terrific read and also, as hamilton puts it, as entertaining as hell. Jour 200w or investigative reporting jour 471 prereq.
What works best and why it matters sue burzynski bullard associate professor college of journalism and mass communications university of nebraskalincoln a paper prepared for presentation at the national convention of the association for education in journalism and mass communication, washington, d. Date november 6 7, 2015 location 9 west building, 7th floor. The dual major in english and communication studies offers students an interdisciplinary perspective on human communication across a wide range of personal, professional, cultural, and artistic dimensions. Multiplatform journalism core 18 credits magazine journalism jour 469w prereq. Crash course in journalism page 1 chapter 1 basic concepts of journalism the material contained in this book synthesizes what you need to learn to prepare for a successful career in mass communications. Demands for new multi platform media skills pressures due to increased speed of news need to coopt blogging approach need to cater to niche audiences clickdriven journalism need to create audience engagement 11 the american journalist representative survey of 1,080 u. Aug 21, 2015 first of all lets define what exactly multiplatform journalism is. In our classrooms, computer labs and broadcast studio, our faculty of awardwinning journalists and academics teach students to report, produce and write for all forms of media. Journalism graduate jgrd journalism and the application of basic statistics the development of news and feature work. Electronic journalism also known as e journalism or multi platform journalism refers to new practices in tv, print, radio, and online news that have blurred media boundaries. Apr 21, 2020 mobile messaging apps offer a superior alternative to email and text messaging thanks to builtin social networking features, enhanced security, and free video calling over wifi or data plans. The cornerstone of the multi platform journalism specialization is the capital news service bureau program. The integration of the media and the proliferation of new technologies requires that students learn how to do it all. Multiplatform storytelling in journalism by digitaled.
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