DM211: Digital Media Sponsored Project

Credit Hours:
3
Estimated Hours Per Week:
5

Overview

This self-guided course gives you the opportunity to identify a project Sponsor and work with your Sponsor on a project that requires study in the field of digital media communications. You then will complete the course project, keeping your Sponsor and instructor informed of your progress and seeking their assistance when necessary.

Please Note

This course is has three modules, but there are eight weeks' worth of project deliverables and discussions (a total of 16 assignments) expected from each student. The bulk of assignments are housed in Module 2. The final project, Assignment 8.1, is housed in Module 3.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Examine and assess professional practices and assumptions in a specific career field.
  • Communicate more effectively, having studied, practiced, and applied professional communication practices unique to a specific digital media.
  • Demonstrated an ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines.
  • Use technology as appropriate to research, create, and disseminate relevant and original information.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in all engagements with the public and with working professionals.
  • Assess their potential for success in highly competitive fields.
  • Gain additional insights about other potential careers.
  • Refocus their careers as warranted.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Special Requirements

Sponsored project opportunities should be secured well in advance, sometimes two months or more before DM211 begins. For guidance in applying for an project sponsor, refer to the DM211 Digital Media Sponsored Project Workbook. Ideally, you will secure a project sponsor well before you register for DM211.

Required Texts
DM211 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore