Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

JOUR 4180 - Digital Information and Innovation


A problem-solving approach to creation and management of interactive features; evaluating effectiveness of websites; and strategies and problems of site development.

Requisites: C or better in (JOUR 2310 or 2311) and JOUR 3140
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
  • Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions.
  • Create and manage interactive elements of digital-based journalistic media.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
  • Learn effective strategies for creating online news sites and mobile applications.
  • Understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information.
  • Write correctly and clearly in forms appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.


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