First, you will gain a solid foundation in reporting and writing. They you will learn how to combine these skills with images, video and audio to tell journalistic stories in an interactive, digital environment. Multimedia-specific courses give you the opportunity to:
- Design and build websites, becoming fluent in the latest versions of HTML and CSS
- Be introduced to JavaScript and PHP programming languages
- Create multimedia projects using broad-based digital skills that include software such as InDesign, Fireworks, Photoshop, Notepad++, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Sony Movie Studio and Audacity
- Learn how to shoot video and capture audio with college-supplied camcorders and audio recorders
- Gain practical experience through class projects, practicums and internships