Special Topics (390-0-70)

Topic

Fashion Journalism

Instructors

Christina Maria Paschyn

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-245: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 11:15AM (AST)

Overview of class

This course will introduce NU-Q students to fashion journalism. It will enable students with a passion for both storytelling and fashion to combine their interests and learn the skills necessary to succeed in this competitive industry. Through the course, students will develop an understanding of the history and theories behind fashion journalism, gain insight into how various media cover the fashion industry, deepen their understanding of the fashion industry's cultural, gendered and economic impact on consumers, learn how to spot fashion trends, research concepts, interview sources, analyze markets and target their writing for specific audiences, and gain proficiency in reporting on fashion across different media platforms, including print, broadcast, online and blogs.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: JOUR 201-0

Open to sophomores and above

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Sophomores and above who have completed JOUR 201-0