MCOM 3006 Magazine Practicum

This practicum involves the essentials of journalistic writing, editing, graphic design, and promotion and distribution, in the production of a special issue of The Roar – a magazine-style publication. The practicum has an emphasis on editing and graphic design. Students are required to take a major role in the production of the magazine.

Registration Name

Magazine Practicum

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

3

Credits

1

Offered

Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Enhanced research, reporting, writing, fact checking, editing, layout and design techniques in the production of a magazine.
2. Develop a clip file.
3. Gain journalism experience.
4. Assess and analyze managerial and organizational strengths and weaknesses and develop ways to utilize improved techniques in your academic and professional responsibilities.