This course explores the avenues of contemporary digital production. Students will learn each of the new media, along with its history and connection to the worlds of art and design. Students will be prepared to work for digital news enterprises by understanding how digital technology has changed the field of news media. This course is designed to instruct students in practical skill sets like Web site construction and design, but also to instruct students in the emerging philosophies and values of digital content production. In addition to working on the production of digital projects, students will analyze and discuss the origins of digital journalism and evaluate its impact on today’s constantly changing flow of information. +D