Special Topics Coursein Drone Journalism

Commercial Drone Expo

Prof. Darrin M. DevaultDr. Robert Byrd

April 9, 2016

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Why Drone Journalism?

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The emergence of drone technology in the media world is neither a fad

nor an anomaly.

It is an indicator of the future of innovation in journalism.

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Five Pillars of U of M Journalism

Professionalism

Writing

Multimedia

Critical Thinking

Media Literacy

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Pillar #1: Professionalism

Students will learn the professional and ethical standards for safely using

drones as a news-gathering tool.

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Pillar #2: Writing

Students will use their writing skills as the basis for reports and presentations

about their experiences with drones.

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Pillar #3: Multimedia

Students will prepare a drone video story and editing project.

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Pillar #4: Critical Thinking

Students will learn to include drone footage in video news stories.

Students will learn to research the principles of entrepreneurship to consider a drone business startup.

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Pillar #5: Media Literacy

Students will research and monitor the latest developments in drone use

in journalism and other industries.

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Course DeliverablesClass Blog

Drone News Story Project

Video Editing Project

Business Startup Project

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www.dronejournalism.org

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U of M DRONES Cluster

www.memphis.edu/fedeclusters/drones.php