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CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Digital Journalism.

PRICE
$470 (or $445 for AvantGuild members)

DETAILS

You’ve mastered writing and editing for publications. But can you crop and resize photos, navigate a content management system, or understand what makes a great user experience?

Thanks to improvements in computer software and content management systems, you don’t have to be a web developer or tech person to create dynamic digital content. Through assignments and discussions, you will learn how to think past the written word and create content that is multi-dimensional and editorially relevant, uses the web to its full potential, create stories that have social media campaigns built in, and increases your value as an employee.

In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Navigate and create content in a basic Content Management System, such as WordPress
  • Crop, resize, and optimize photos, create graphics, and enhance static text through basic HTML/CSS
  • Understand what makes a user-friendly website and how to create UGC contests that maximize and enhance your social presence
  • Know which web technologies to follow and which to ignore
  • Measure effectiveness and revenue potential through traffic and user engagement analytics

By the end of class, you will have:
A thorough understanding of how to conceptualize, articulate, and execute digital content that enhances your site’s editorial mission and is technologically sound.

The online classroom has several components:

  • Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons
  • Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
  • Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
  • Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

]]> http://www.mediabistro.com/Online-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs7890.html?c=rss http://www.mediabistro.com/Online-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs7890.html?c=rss 6 sessions Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:14:19 EST <![CDATA[8/20/2013: Digital Production for Writers and Editors - ONLINE - Katie Herrell - 6 sessions, $470]]>

CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Digital Journalism.

PRICE
$470 (or $445 for AvantGuild members)

DETAILS

You’ve mastered writing and editing for publications. But can you crop and resize photos, navigate a content management system, or understand what makes a great user experience?

Thanks to improvements in computer software and content management systems, you don’t have to be a web developer or tech person to create dynamic digital content. Through assignments and discussions, you will learn how to think past the written word and create content that is multi-dimensional and editorially relevant, uses the web to its full potential, create stories that have social media campaigns built in, and increases your value as an employee.

In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Navigate and create content in a basic Content Management System, such as WordPress
  • Crop, resize, and optimize photos, create graphics, and enhance static text through basic HTML/CSS
  • Understand what makes a user-friendly website and how to create UGC contests that maximize and enhance your social presence
  • Know which web technologies to follow and which to ignore
  • Measure effectiveness and revenue potential through traffic and user engagement analytics

By the end of class, you will have:
A thorough understanding of how to conceptualize, articulate, and execute digital content that enhances your site’s editorial mission and is technologically sound.

The online classroom has several components:

  • Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons
  • Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
  • Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
  • Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

]]> http://www.mediabistro.com/Digital-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs7970.html?c=rss http://www.mediabistro.com/Digital-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs7970.html?c=rss 6 sessions Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:38:41 EDT <![CDATA[10/17/2013: Digital Production for Writers and Editors - ONLINE - Darragh Worland - 6 sessions, $470]]>

CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Digital Journalism.

PRICE
$470 (or $445 for AvantGuild members)

DETAILS

You’ve mastered writing and editing for publications. But can you crop and resize photos, navigate a content management system, or understand what makes a great user experience?

Thanks to improvements in computer software and content management systems, you don’t have to be a web developer or tech person to create dynamic digital content. Through assignments and discussions, you will learn how to think past the written word and create content that is multi-dimensional and editorially relevant, uses the web to its full potential, create stories that have social media campaigns built in, and increases your value as an employee.

In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Navigate and create content in a basic Content Management System, such as WordPress
  • Crop, resize, and optimize photos, create graphics, and enhance static text through basic HTML/CSS
  • Understand what makes a user-friendly website and how to create UGC contests that maximize and enhance your social presence
  • Know which web technologies to follow and which to ignore
  • Measure effectiveness and revenue potential through traffic and user engagement analytics

By the end of class, you will have:
A thorough understanding of how to conceptualize, articulate, and execute digital content that enhances your site’s editorial mission and is technologically sound.

The online classroom has several components:

  • Lessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons
  • Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
  • Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
  • Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

]]> http://www.mediabistro.com/Digital-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs8074.html?c=rss http://www.mediabistro.com/Digital-Production-for-Writers-and-Editors-crs8074.html?c=rss 6 sessions Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:13:52 EDT