J275 Intro to Audio

This class teaches you the basics of audio journalism. Together we will produce a series of half-hour radio shows covering the news, arts and life in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will cover both the technical and editorial craft of producing an audio news story: how to edit and mix audio; plan and report…

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J242 Renegades, Underdogs, Madmen: The magazine profile

Profiles are a remarkably versatile form: an open door for exploring a vast range of subjects, from the secret guilt of a paid climate change denier, to the bizarre afterlife of Carrot Top, to the unique super-taster abilities of a chef with Asperger’s. They’re also marketable – editors love them – and unusually fun. So…

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J216 New Media Master’s Project Seminar

This two-semester class is for students who want to do a New Media master’s project and specialize in digital media or multimedia reporting after graduation. In the class students will: Participate in critical discussions of best practices in multimedia storytelling and topics in new media publishing so students are prepared to work in and take…

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J213 Visual Storytelling: Advanced Documentary Projects-Blurb Book

Advanced Photography explores narratives as they are designed, produced, and consumed in various digital forms. Students will work throughout the term on one in-depth group photo documentary project in class and will produce a bound Blurb photo book. This course will focus on developing a personal photographic style, photo editing, sequencing and publication as well…

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