Writing for Digital Media

Description

By the end of this course students should be able to:1.1Understand the basics of preparing and writingfor digital media platforms.1.2Distinguish the different styles of writing for digital media.1.3Determine the different stages of writingstarting from choosing idea, writing draftsand final editing. 1.4Identify the trendsof writing for digital media (blogging, infographic & storytelling).1.5Distinguish the different on-line’s structure elements 2.1Discussthe different tasks of the writer.2.2Criticize the strengths and weakness of digital media writings.2.3Differentiate between online writing styles.2.4Explain different techniques, approaches and forms of online texts. 2.5Compare between blogging & online-journalism.2.6Discuss the copywriting ethics in digital media writing 2.7Write formal & informal texts for digital media.2.8Use different writing styles.2.9Apply the rules of writing on personal pages (blogging).2.10Use links & hypertexts in online articles. 4.1 Develop and enhance teamwork and time management skills4.2 Develop presentations skills4.3 Practice creative thinking and brainstorming4.4 Improve writing skills4.5 apply searching skills

Program

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Objectives

• This course concentrates on the theory and practice of interactive writing for new media channels. The course examines the fundamental principles of writing interactively for specific audiences. It will also help students cultivate skills in content development using the right technologies for the different media. It will improve the students’ skills to work with others to improve their writing. They’ll be discovering the role of writing and the writer in today’s buffet of media. It’ll cover blogging, citizen journalism, how journalism is changing, working in-house at a business and libel and privacy in a 24/7, instant writing world.