COM2062 - Writing 4 the Web, Module 2: Still Photography and the Web

Course Description

Communicating through electronic media presents many unique challenges and opportunities. While incorporating basic research and communication skills, electronic media is a new rhetorical environment, significantly different from print. This course will explore the new style of writing on the World Wide Web and will introduce you to the tools you need to develop an effective Web presence.

Module 2 continues the exploration of what makes great Web content. You will do a “deep dive” into text, content, and photography to tell visual stories. You will enjoy tips for taking better photos, editing your images, and writing great captions. By the end of these sessions, you will create slideshows and use YouTube to display your photos. You will also have the opportunity to tell stories with photography for a blog. Instagram will be introduced and used.

Required preparation: Must have a camera or smartphone with which to take photos