Journalism 435 - Web Design for Journalists

Successful online storytelling requires more than just a good story. In this course, students will learn basic web design and development skills to better pursue their journalism goals online. Topics covered include basic design principles, HTML, CSS, working with images, logo design, typography and how to incorporate external plugins and modules. Students will build a personal portfolio website and collaborate on class digital projects while exploring digital ethics, the role of social media in online journalism, mobile issues, data visualization and contemporary trends in design and presentation.

Open to Senior and Junior JOURNAL majors only. Students should bring laptops to each class.