Certificate in Media Writing

English Studies
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The Certificate in Media Writing focuses on developing the skills to write in multiple genres and media – art exhibitions, press releases, web pages, etc. – and to do so with clarity, conciseness, and comprehensiveness for a variety of audiences.

Students will be able to analyze the context for which media is developed and create a clear message for audiences through:

  • Websites
  • Brochures & Flyers
  • Social Media Posts
  • Press Preleases
  • Biographies
  • Etc.

If you have any questions about this certificate, please feel free to reach out to Kate Crane – kcrane4@ewu.edu

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Media Writing Certificate, Undergraduate

Required Courses
ENGL 302WRITING WEB CONTENT5
JRNM 209MEDIA WRITING5
Choose one content support course5
STUDIO I: IMAGE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRINT LAYOUT AND CONTENT DESIGN
Choose one 400-level course5
WRITING ABOUT ART
PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING
Total Credits20

Sample Courses

ENGL 302. WRITING WEB CONTENT. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
In this professional writing courses, students will work on analyzing the rhetorical situation of a problem and create inventive, rationale textual messages that persuade audiences to take action. Specifically, in this course we will analyze how audiences use web content, how to write web content that best adheres to the needs of the audience and purpose of the document, and design information to create usable web information for readers.

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JRNM 209. MEDIA WRITING. 5 Credits.

Notes: students must complete this course with a grade ≥B to enroll in JRNM 332.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
This course provides an introduction to the writing skills needed in journalism and public relations for print and digital platforms.

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TCOM 305. PRINT LAYOUT AND CONTENT DESIGN. 5 Credits.

Cross-listed: JRNM 305.
This course emphasizes content-driven design and layout, and it focuses on the basic principles and skills needed in journalism and technical communication when writing and publishing content. In this course, students will develop and practice the content design and layout skills necessary to succeed in a variety of professional settings.

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ART 410. WRITING ABOUT ART. 5 Credits.

Cross-listed: ENGL 410.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 201 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Careers in the arts and culture sector require specific writing skills. This course provides the principles of the main genres of writing about art, from ekphrasis (the vivid description of artworks in ancient rhetoric) to contemporary art criticism. Emphasis is on applying art history methods to communicate effectively with different audiences. Includes the production of a writer's portfolio and workshops on exhibition reviews, curating, podcasting, and grant writing.

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