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This course focuses on digital reporting and storytelling tools and methods, building on the training provided in Multimedia Journalism I. The latest video journalism, audio journalism, data journalism, photojournalism, web writing and social media skills will be explored, along with issues involving multimedia journalism ethics and the law.

This class builds upon the foundational skills introduced in COM 236 UTTV Practicum. Students will learn how to use DSLR cameras and other advanced technologies to produce TV news packages. Students will strengthen broadcast skills in conducting standups, on-camera interviews, video shooting, editing and production. Students will be required to report on topics and events affecting the broader Tampa Bay community. Classes incorporate lecture/discussion and professor guidance in project work for news packages. 

An advanced journalism class that focuses on writing longer feature stories of greater complexity than the news stories in JOU 271. Involves extensive writing assignments of the kind that appears in print or online magazines. Students will study important genres in those publications and learn how to complement their own stories with additional elements, such as sidebars, forming editorial packages.

Advanced study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.