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Mastery Journey Timeline New Media Journalism Master of Arts
Mastery Journey TimelineNew Media Journalism Master of ArtsMastery: Personal Development and Leadership Professor Donald Lipham
Sierra McQueen-GriceJuly 29, 2016
Overall GoalMy overall goal for the New Media Journalism Master of Arts program is to gain a more in depth knowledge of journalism and to gain a better understanding of how new development in technology impact journalism. In addition, it is my goal to take the concepts I will learn over the course of the next year and apply them to a career in the news world as a photojournalist or multimedia reporter.
A look at the 12 months ahead
Mastery: Personal Development and LeadershipPurpose of course: To gain an understanding of mastery and its connection to personal and professional life; from an interdisciplinary perspective employing graduate level research skills.My personal goal: To gain more insight on the connection of my life's task and professional goals.ResourceI will continue reading the book " Mastery" by Robert Greene. I will also take the course Building Self- Confidence on Lynda.https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Owning-where-you-where-you-want/148342/161105-4.html?org=fullsail.edu
New Media and CommunicationsPurpose of course: To gain a direct understanding of "new media" technology , techniques and methods of storytelling through multimedia platforms.My personal goal: To improve in storytelling through multimedia platforms.Resource: I will take the Lynda course Video Journalism Storytelling Techniques .https://www.lynda.com/Premiere-Pro-tutorials/Video-Journalism-Storytelling-Techniques/120605-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Writing for Interactive MediaPurpose of course: To learn and master narrative principles while examining new interactive ways of storytelling for digital and visual media; and to learn the role of multimedia with an audience.My Personal Goal: To learn how multimedia elements impact different demographics.Resource: I plan to watch self help videos on on Lynda.com to help meet my goal. One course I plan on watching is Video Journalism Storytelling Techniques. https://www.lynda.com/Premiere-Pro-tutorials/Video-Journalism-Storytelling-Techniques/120605-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Legal Aspects of MediaPurpose of course: Is to cover the First Amendment, traditional media laws as well as new standards and questions as it pertains to the internet. My personal goal: To gain a more concreate understanding of legal issues surrounding digital technology and journalismResource: This video Is anything really off the record? will help me gain some insight on ethics. https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/anything-really-off-record/371727/429957-4.html?org=fullsail.edu
Research and Investigation Skills DevelopmentPurpose of course: To examine the massive shifts in media - environments and challenges students to rethink uncovering research and produce investigative stories; studying the fundamentals of research the student will examine the relationship between research and theory. Personal goal: To learn more about the relationship between research and theory and its significance.Resource: I will take the course Writing Articles on Lynda.com.https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Writing-Articles/119002-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Multimedia Development and EditingPurpose of course: To give an introduction of multimedia news production focusing on news communication technologies; this course will also allow the student to use new technology in news media to edit professional content for different platforms. Personal goal: To improve on editing media.Resource: I will practice my video editing skills daily until Im proficient. I will also take a video editing course Effective Storytelling with Final Cut Pro on Lynda.com.https://www.lynda.com/Final-Cut-Pro-tutorials/Welcome/191332/360532-4.html
Digital News ProductionPurpose of course: To help the student prepare for the evolving media work environment by introducing theories, techniques, and skills used in online newsrooms as well as on new websites. My personal goal: To learn the skills necessary to produce professional news content digitally.Resource: The course Video Production and Post Tip of the Week on Lynda.comhttps://www.lynda.com/Filmmaking-tutorials/Video-Production-Post-Tip-Week/480113-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Multimedia ReportingPurpose of course: To learn how to access, transfer, and process electronic information, and how to gain ownership of a story. It will also allow for practice of on-camera presentations. My personal goal: To proficiently learn how to take ownership of a story without the risk of plagiarism as well as better my on screen presentation.Resource: Watch the video Understanding earned, owned, shared, and paid media on Lynda.com.https://www.lynda.com/Marketing-Public-Relations-tutorials/Understanding-earned-owned-shared-paid-media/186110/367426-4.html?org=fullsail.edu
Social Media and Online Community Engagement Purpose of course: To help gain a better understanding how journalism is shared outside the professional realm and how to use social media as an advantage.My personal goal:. To engage with others more from a journalistic point of view on social media.
Resource: My goal is to watch the video Interviewing on Skype and social media to use social media more to my advantage. https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Interviewing-Skype-social-media/371727/429956-4.html?org=fullsail.edu
Lynda Course : The news release vs. social media releasehttps://www.lynda.com/Marketing-Public-Relations-tutorials/Public-Relations-Fundamentals/186110-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Public Relations and Reputation Management Purpose of course: To examine the ethical responsibilities of multimedia journalist as they apply to story development and the reaction of audiences. My personal goal: To grasp a deeper understanding of the ethical responsibilities and how they indirectly relate to media laws.Resource: Continue with Lynda Course : The news release vs. social media releasehttps://www.lynda.com/Marketing-Public-Relations-tutorials/Public-Relations-Fundamentals/186110-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
New Media Publishing and Distribution Purpose of course: To examines the economic issues facing the field of journalism in the digital age; giving the fundamentals of a 24 hour multimedia news environment necessary to marry traditional journalism with interactive publishing.My personal goal: To stay true to traditional journalism publications while integrating technology that will allow my work to reach more people.
Resource: I read articles on news distribution advances. Ive read one article already. Managing the Future.http://search.ebscohost.com.oclc.fullsail.edu:81/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ufh&AN=9510015740&site=ehost-live
New Media Journalism Final Project Purpose of course: To apply all concepts learned from pervious courses into a well thought out project and to publish a thesis.
My personal goal: I want to be able to use my final project as a sample of my work to apply for a job in my field of study
Resource: Having in an education is just one part to finding the job that I want I need to refresh my job search techniques. I will take the course Job Search Strategies on Lynda .com.https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Job-Search-Strategies/97580-2.html?org=fullsail.edu
Industry LeadersShonda Knight
Associated Press of Florida , [email protected]
Lanetra BennettMultimedia [email protected]
Carmen Cummings Martin
Award Winning [email protected]
Industry LeadersAbbey Maurer
Associated Press, winnerEmmy [email protected] PoseySports Reporter1st Female Sports Director in [email protected] Walton
Multimedia Journalist/ AnchorBest New Series by Associated Press of [email protected]
Getting InvolvedFull Sail University-I will take advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered to students. To find out about any volunteer opportunities I will check the Connect News Feed at least twice a day.Join the Creative Writing Club
In the Real WorldI will join Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) to develop relationships with people in the industry
I plan on joining The Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS)
Personal Learning PlanIn journalism I need to be prepared for a story at a moments notice and get it out to the community as quickly as possible in order to do that I must follow the latest advancements in technology.
I can do this by following:
The Perfect MentorHe/ She is well knownHe/ She wants to give back to their communityShe/he has integrityShe/he is passionate about their careerHe /She overcame a great struggle that they applied to better them self
Visual Representation
My References
FAMU. (n.d.). Employee Directory Search. Retrieved from FAMU: http://www.famu.edu/directory/employeesearch.cfmFull Sail University. (2016, June 16). New Media Journalism Master of Art- Full Sail University. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=uLcfLtnUUDEFull Sail University. (n.d.). Course Program Charts. Retrieved from https://assethub.fso.fullsail.edu/assethub/MasteryProgramCharts_6907a706-853d-497d-b8f0-f767b7052010.pdfFull Sail University. (n.d.). New Media Journalism Course Schedule. Retrieved from Full Sail: https://www.fullsail.edu/degrees/new-media-journalism-master/coursesWCTV. (n.d.). Abby Walton. Retrieved from WCTV: http://www.wctv.tv/station/bios/news/267034461.htmlWCTV. (n.d.). Lanetra Bennett. Retrieved from WCTV : http://www.wctv.tv/station/bios/news/1329451.htmlWCTV. (n.d.). Shonda Knight. Retrieved from WCTV: http://www.wctv.tv/station/bios/news/4906531.htmlWTXL. (2012, October 11). Abbey Maurer. Retrieved from WTXL: http://www.wtxl.com/info/team/news_team/abbey-maurer/article_31fb4ec6-13d0-11e2-a585-0019bb30f31a.htmlWTXL. (2015, June 16). Alison Posey. Retrieved from WTXL: http://www.wtxl.com/info/team/alison-posey/article_fc4ae2c4-142f-11e5-9f7e-1f940b632eb4.html
