Web Writing and Design

Course Description

Multiplatform journalism is now at the forefront of creating myriad opportunities for journalists who are able to work simultaneously in traditional and emerging media. The demand grows daily for people who are able to write, edit and manage a wide variety of content for the web, using broadcast and print techniques as well as photographic skills. This course will prepare writers, editors and journalists for content jobs in online publishing in news and information settings. In addition, the course includes a focus on web page design using basic HTML coding, understanding the myriad uses and applications of content management systems, the need to write a variety of news and informational items, the need for internal and external links, and writing effective headlines and cutlines.