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This course engages students in the local community through reporting on a important social issue as part of a semester-long class project. Students will use interviews, public records, databases, and other forms of research to present a thoroughly reported story that moves beyond simply reporting the problem. Instead, students will consider possible solutions by looking at how other communities have addressed similar social issues and to what success. This story will be presented through written text, photographs, videos, graphics, data visualizations, social media engagement, and other relevant digital channels. 

This class builds upon the foundational skills introduced in COM 236 UTTV Practicum. Students will learn how to use DSLR cameras and other advanced technologies to produce TV news packages. Students will strengthen broadcast skills in conducting standups, on-camera interviews, video shooting, editing and production. Students will be required to report on topics and events affecting the broader Tampa Bay community. Classes incorporate lecture/discussion and professor guidance in project work for news packages. 

An advanced journalism class that focuses on writing longer feature stories of greater complexity than the news stories in JOU 271. Involves extensive writing assignments of the kind that appears in print or online magazines. Students will study important genres in those publications and learn how to complement their own stories with additional elements, such as sidebars, forming editorial packages.

Advanced study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.