JOURNAL 260 - Media Design and Copy Writing

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    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students in this course learn principles and theory of publication layout as it relates to various forms of media, such as magazines, brochures, Web sites, newspapers, etc. The practical aspect of this class focuses on the news and public relations aspects of digital layout and copy writing. A basic introduction to typography, color, print lay- out and web layout will be covered with an emphasis on journalism and public rela- tions based projects. Headline and advertising copy writing and editing will be dis- cussed, including formatting and Associated Press style. An introduction to design software will be given.