Course

20801273 Journalism Practicum 3
Course Information
Description
Journalism Practicum 3 is a follow up to Practicum 2 and offers further real-world experiences in journalism or strategic communications. In addition to the skills learned in Practicums 1 and 2, students learn and practice social media writing, multimedia reporting, and radio/podcast broadcast. Students must spend at least 72 hours throughout the semester working as a journalist for a local news media outlet (may be The Clarion), or as a digital content creator for a local company or non-profit organization. 
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Secure and maintain a professional practicum placement
    Assessment Strategies
    Written products (Resume/CV, cover letter), Interview
    Criteria
    Explore media options and internships/openings
    Reach out/communicate with media or nonprofit partners
    Conduct interview for internship
    Document the media organization with instructor
    Resume and cover letter are designed using guidelines specified by the instructor

  2. Create a portfolio of practicum work
    Assessment Strategies
    Portfolio, Presentation
    Criteria
    Portfolio includes relevant examples of journalism as specified by the instructor
    Presentation includes elements and delivery style as specified by the instructor

  3. Explore expectations of media partner for the practicum experience
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product (media collaboration proposal)
    Criteria
    Communicate effectively with staff and leadership
    Identify hours and logistical details of the internship
    Set goals and deadlines
    Partnership parameters are submitted to the practicum instructor
    Media collaboration proposal includes elements specified by the instructor

  4. Report on practicum progress
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Criteria
    Practicum experience presentation review supervisor evaluation
    Practicum experience presentation includes elements specified by the instructor
    Act in a professional manner during practicum experience
    Explore industry-relevant skills (AI, social media, multimedia storytelling, fact-checking, ethics)

  5. Represent Madison College professionally in workplace and community settings
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation, Portfolio
    Criteria
    Articulate the role of a media organization partnership at a community college
    Oral presentation includes elements specified by the instructor
    Portfolio includes products and accomplishments achieved during time with media partner

  6. Evaluate the practicum experience and present recommendations for future students
    Assessment Strategies
    Self Assessment, Presentation
    Criteria
    Evaluation includes elements specified by the instructor
    Presentation includes an audience of the campus community
    Presentation includes elements specified by the instructor
    Predict future trends in journalism