There are a lot of classes where a bunch of material is thrown at you and you still feel like you didn't learn anything. That is not the case with J2150. We learned a lot this semester and almost all of it I believe will be pertinent as I move forward as a journalist.
One of the really cool things about this class was its ability in one semester's time to make you feel proficient in a wide variety of skills. I came in with a rough understanding of Final Cut Pro and Audacity but almost no knowledge of Photoshop or how to use a DSLR camera. I left feeling comfortable using all of the above.
I also learned valuable lessons about time management. I was forced to scramble to find sources at the last minute at times, resulting in less than excellent work. Keys to good journalism, I've learned, involve strong organization and communication. This holds especially true to stay on deadline in the multimedia world.
As far as changes to the class, there aren't many that I can think of. I think one thing going forward that could be helpful would be to show examples of past work before some of the assignments are given out. Students could really benefit from seeing what is allowed creatively and what style is preferred on some of these projects. Beyond that, it's a great class!
Thanks for an awesome semester!
-Taylor Wilson
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