Introduces the fundamental skill sets required for journalists, including digital media reporting, synthesizing and writing Associated Press Style for media across platforms, including online media publications, digital public relations, radio/podcast, and broadcast media. Focuses on developing skills needed to excel as data and investigative journalists through the practice of information gathering, synthesis, organization and critical thinking, with an emphasis on accuracy, balance, ethics and awareness of digital media law. Teaches skills needed to conceive, plan, report, write, and produce digital news and feature stories based on original interviews and research, and coordinate stories with a variety of digital multimedia enhancements. Recommended Prep: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH or equivalent. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN: JOUR M02. C-ID: JOUR 110.