Special Topics (390-0-30)

Topic

Audio Feature Reporting

Instructors

Arionne Alyssa Nettles

Meeting Info

McCormick Foundation Ctr 2131: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

Created for reporters with demonstrated audio skills, this course builds on students' proficiencies. Students will work on perfecting the art of pitching stories that make for compelling audio pieces and complete a total of three 4- to 6-minute sound-rich features with a focus on scenes, structure, and radio broadcast writing. Editing, revision, and group feedback will be an essential focus.

Registration Requirements

Prereqs: JOUR 390 Audio Reporting, JOUR 291 Intro to Podcasting, JOUR 301 Arts & Culture Audio Reporting or instructor consent; Exceptions: Experience from an audio reporting internship at a newsroom or a leadership position as an audio editor at an on-campus publication

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-req: To enroll, students must have completed JOUR 390 Audio Reporting or 301 Arts & Culture Audio Reporting or 291 Intro to Podcasting.