Journalism 484 - Art of the Profile

Profile writing is among the most useful, most powerful, and most fun genres of journalism. Compelling characters keep readers hooked, helping them feel and better understand stories and, arguably, humanity itself. A well-construed portrait can even lure readers into learning about complicated subjects they might otherwise ignore. In this class, we will discuss the ingredients of ingenious profiles and get plenty of practice creating our own.

Open to Journalism majors only. Pre Req: JOURNAL 300