COM 446 - PULSE magazine

Description:
Gather, write, report and design features and other articles for PULSE magazine, the quarterly student-written and student-run magazine. In editorial positions: plan and produce PULSE magazine. May be repeated up to 24 credits.

Credits: (3-6)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use magazine industry terminology, and deconstruct the composition, format and style of magazines and magazine articles.
Generate workable story ideas for a magazine.
Use best practices for reporting, writing, photographing and/or designing magazine stories through workshops and practice.
Work in a deadline-driven environment.
Promote a magazine for its target audience.
Employ professional code of ethics when dealing with ethical dilemmas pertaining to gathering and reporting news.
For students who have roles of editors only: Organize story “play” (position, prominence, copy space, etc.) in the magazine.
For students who have roles of editors only: Plan the production of a quarterly or bi-quarterly magazine in hard copy, online format, or both.
For students who have roles of editors only: Produce a quarterly or bi-quarterly magazine in hard copy, online format, or both.
For students who have roles of editors only: Mentor and train reporters.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: EllensburgWinter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Ellensburg