JOURN X 440.3 - The Modern Media World

Course Description

Discusses the work of journalists and media creators today in relation to emerging industry realities. Explores real-world aspects of planning, pitching and executing stories and content on a variety of platforms. Students come away with a nuanced and evidentiary view of what it means to succeed in modern journalism. Lessons also cover the specialized fields of journalism and media, so students can begin to target in a more definitive way where they want to focus. 

Course Outline

Examine various media contexts, emerging platforms, AI, and challenges to the journalism profession, common career trajectories, and new specializations

Course Outline

• Explore specialized fields of journalism and media, so you can begin to target in a more definitive way the area where you want to focus
• Get a practice-based and forward-thinking view of how to succeed in modern journalism
• Examine real-world aspects of planning, pitching, and executing stories and content on a variety of platforms
• Take that final step toward a media career and feel confident in your area of specialization

Notes

Alex Kim (he / him)

Program Representative

journalism@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Journalism : Required Courses
• Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required