Discover the World of Communication (Session 2 AM) - Professional Newswriting

See what it takes to write a news story for print, broadcast, and the web. Get practical instruction in effective writing techniques for your school newspaper, neighborhood newsletter, or website. Learn how to distinguish between news and promotional writing. Hear professional journalists talk about their careers and visit a local newsroom. Discover the World of Communication is open to all high school students grades 9 through 12, including those students entering 9th grade in the fall. Classes are taught by American University School of Communication faculty and communication professionals. Topics include Scriptwriting and Video Production, Professional Newswriting, Backpack Journalism, International Communication, Entertainment Communication, Investigative Journalism, Video Game Design, 16 mm film and many more. Students will choose two courses per session, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, at a cost of $800 per course. The cost of living on-campus for one session is an additional $1800. Scholarships are available and require the completion of a scholarship application, due by 3/1/2018.