All readings listed below, with the exception of Tu 1/11, should be completed before class on the date listed on the schedule. Changes to this schedule may be made during the term, but any alterations will be announced in class in advance.
| Week | Assignments |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Foundational Skills | |
| 1 Tu 1/11 |
Topics: Introduction to course concepts Writing Exercise: Introduction to Media Writing Media Writer's Self Perception evaluation |
| 2 Tu 1/18 |
Reading Quiz #1 due by 10am Reading in Writing and Editing for Digital Media (WEDM): Chapter 1: Writing for Digital Media--The Foundation (p. 1-30) In-Class Exercise #1: Analyzing Writing and Revising |
| 3 Tu 1/25 |
Reading Quiz #2 due by 10am Reading--WEDM: (the reading order below is recommended) • Chapter 3: Writing for Digital Media II (pp. 65-96) • Chapter 2: Editing for Digital Media I sections: ⚬ "Editing Techniques" (pp. 41-43 [stop at "One Editor's Experience"]) ⚬ "Search Engine Optimization and User Experience" (pp. 45-50) ⚬ "Multimedia Storytelling" (pp. 50-54) • Chapter 4: Editing for Digital Media II sections: ⚬ "Readability and 'Scan-Ability'" (pp. 105-107) ⚬ "Visual Style" (p. 119) ⚬ "Writing Style" (pp. 126-135; skim examples) In-Class Exercise #2: Purpose, Framing, and Audience |
| 4 Tu 2/1 |
Reading Quiz #3 due by 10am Reading--WEDM: • Chapter 6: Journalism in a Digital Age (p. 171-192) • Chapter 9: Credibility in a 'Post Truth' Era (p. 285-312) Guest Speaker: Kim Bates, Managing Editor of the Toledo Blade In-Class Exercise #3: Research |
| Unit 2: Planning the Show | |
| 5 Tu 2/8 |
class meets at Lourdes, MAH 208 Workshop #1: Introduction to production Reading Quiz #4 due by 10am Reading--WEDM: Chapter 5: Whiteboarding--Generating Ideas and Publishing the Story (p. 141-166) In-Class Exercise #4: Topic Development Homework #1: Creating a Multimedia Story due by midnight |
| 6 Tu 2/15 |
Reading Quiz #5 due by 10am Reading--WEDM: Chapter 8: Multi-Modal Storytelling (p. 243-281) • read from p. 243 through the end of "Story Mode: the Video Package" pp. 269 • skim other sections In-Class Exercise #5: Visual Design and Story Planning |
| 7 Tu 2/22 |
In-Class Exercise #6: Background Research Homework #2: Research Summary and Draft Interview Questions due by midnight Friday 2/25 |
| Unit 3: Filming the Show | |
| 8 Tu 3/1 |
class meets at Lourdes: meet by the Planetarium Workshop #2: Technical training in video production |
| 9 Tu 3/8 |
Spring Break--No Class |
| 10 Tu 3/15 |
class meets at Lourdes: location--Lourdes Library Workshop #3: Video Production |
| 11 Tu 3/22 |
In-Class #7: Postproduction Tasks Homework #3: B-Roll and Planning due by midnight Friday 3/25 |
| 12 Tu 3/29 |
In-Class #8: Paper Edits and Voice Over Scripts Homework #4: Post Production due by midnight |
| Unit 4: Editing the Story | |
| 13 Tu 4/5 |
Reading--WEDM:
Chapter 7: Public Relations for the Digital Age (p. 199-237) In-Class Exercise #9: Promoting the Show • Plan 3 different promos • Develop social media strategy • Choose presenters |
| 14 Tu 4/12 |
class meets at WGTE Workshop #4: Video Editing |
| 15 Tu 4/19 |
Homework #5: Links Script, Credits List, and Promo Script due in class Show Rehearsal |
| 16 Tu 4/26 |
class meets at WGTE Workshop #5: Record Studio Segments • Dry run and overview of studio and crew roles • Record the show notes • WGTE to provide packaged show to Lourdes Homework #6: Evaluating the Experience due by midnight Thursday 4/28 |
| Exam Week | Viewing party |