Thursday, October 20, 2011

Course for Students with an Interest in Arts Reporting and Reviewing

SPRING SEMESTER 2012

Course for Students with an Interest in Arts Reporting and Reviewing

The School of Journalism offers students a course designed to develop knowledge of and skills in reporting and reviewing the arts.

Students with such an interest – with journalism major and/or background in a creative or performing arts area and/or a background in arts administration – are welcome. Class is limited to 18.

JOUR – J 460/JOUR-J 552 – Reporting the Arts – Course provides students with training in the coverage of the arts. Writing assignments range from feature articles to news to criticism for the journalistic media. Course includes coverage of issues revolving around the arts and society. Of value also to those who plan to write about the arts for promotion or development purposes. Close attention is given to information gathering and writing. Good opportunity for a student to sharpen writing skills in an area of special interest.

JOUR- J 460, Class 21784 or JOUR-J 552, Class 32708. Reporting the Arts – Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 – 2:15 p.m., Ernie Pyle Hall, Room 207.

For further information, please contact Professor Emeritus Peter Jacobi at 856-1935 or 334-0063 or via e-mail, peter.jacobi@comcast.net


NOTE: THIS COUNTS AS AN ELECTIVE COURSE OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR CMCL MAJORS.