COM 530Digital Journalism

An examination of the transition of journalism from traditional 20th century print and broadcast media through the growth of digitally-based internet-delivered media. Students explore how digital tools which offer professional and lay journalists an expanded set of storytelling options, and delivery routes interact within journalism infrastructure that traditionally serves as a pillar of democracy. In addition to project-based assignments, students examine gatekeeping, media institutions, the public square, politics and daily narratives. Case studies are used to develop strategies for addressing the evolving journalism landscape.