Journalism 490V - The Visual Newsroom
Spring
2026
01
4.00
Brian Mcdermott
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
85019
Integ. Learning Center S415
mcdermott@journ.umass.edu
This course operates on the premise that the best way to become a better visual journalist is to do more visual journalism, with a focus on reporting impactful community stories in partnership with local, campus, and social media. Through weekly visual class assignments, collaborative in-class brainstorming sessions, readings, discussion of contemporary issues, and visual critique sessions, students will develop their visual skills and knowledge.
PreReq: Journal 333