The Digital Communication instructional program prepares students to gather, process, and deliver news through a variety of print and
online formats, including newspapers, magazines, journals, annual publications, weblogs (blogs), and other traditional and new media
platforms. Students who successfully complete the Digital Communication program’s coherent sequence of instruction will develop an
in-depth understanding of news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, page layout, graphic design, media management,
product distribution and delivery, and specialized equipment operation and maintenance. Digital Communication students will explore
the history and societal and economic impact of the digital communication industry and will examine legal and ethical considerations
and business best practices unique to digital communication and related industries. Throughout the Digital Communication instructional
program, students learn and practice valuable skills using real-world computer hardware and news-gathering equipment as well as
industry standard image editing, graphic design, and page layout software to create professional-grade media products.