Aspiring Journalists
Learn the basics of good journalism and have fun doing it. Middle school students will be exposed to the world of journalism. Enrollment restricted to middle school students (6th to 8th graders) during the 2008-2009 school year.
$240
Beginning News Writing
Get introduced to ledes, basic story structure, interviewing techniques and journalistic style—everything you need to know to start writing for your school newspaper. No experience necessary.
N $210
Advanced News Writing
Helps experienced high school journalists develop a more sophisticated writing style, improve interviewing techniques and cultivate story ideas.
N $210
Copy Editing
Excellent copy editing is essential in any publication. Learn skills and tips for spotting errors, sharpening stories, writing headlines that catch the reader's attention and being the last line of defense for accuracy.
All levels of experience welcome.
N, LM, Y $210
Sports Writing
Create the kind of sports coverage you love to read! Helps sports columnists, beat reporters and editors improve reporting and editing, including techniques for interviewing coaches and athletes, and for covering games.
N, Y $210
Poetry Writing
Enjoy a week of writing verse, studying great poets, improving your techniques and sharing words with others. Great for students with a passion for poetry.
LM $210
Photojournalism
Learn the basic of great photos and making photos work in print. Students will plan and execute a photo assignment. Each student must bring a digital camera.
N, Y, LM $230
Television Production
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s state-of-the-art broadcast facility is the perfect place for a budding Katie Couric or Matt Lauer to get exposed to the ins and outs of producing a television news program—both in front of and behind the camera.
B $250
~ NEW ~ Multimedia Reporting Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of telling stories through photographic, audio and video media for digital delivery. Students will plan and execute a multimedia reporting project. Each student must bring a digital camera.
N, Y, LM $270
Newspaper Editors-in-Chief Program
Newspaper editors-in-chief face many responsibilities and challenges, and this program is designed to help you prepare for and navigate through your year in charge. Topics include managing a newsroom, developing an
editorial policy, organizing and motivating staff, fostering a strong relationship with your adviser, handling legal and ethical issues, and dealing with advertising and fundraising. Enrollment restricted to students who will be editor-in-chief of their high school newspaper during the 2009-2010 school year.
N $210
*Students enroll in one course for the entire week.
*Fees listed are for tuition only. Students are responsible for lunches, notebooks, pens and other typical class supplies.
*For an additional fee, rising juniors and seniors, for the 2009-2010 school year, may reside in on-campus housing
B = Broadcast LM = Literary Magazine N = Newspaper Y = Yearbook
Questions?
Questions about the Summer Journalism Program should be directed to Marchelle Payne-Gassaway by telephone at (301) 405-8321
or Dana Miller by telephone at (301) 405-2397 or by email to mspa@jmail.umd.edu.
