In class we'll be updating each other on our reportage progress for our profiles. You must set up and conduct at least two interviews and spend time observing your chosen person or place in action. Plan to spend five to 10 minutes presenting on what your experience has been, any roadblocks you've faced, and ways you've problem solved.
Read profiles posted by Lauren and Ellen. They will link to them and add their thoughts in a post about their chosen pieces no later than Monday at 5 p.m.
Spend some time with Nick Kristof and read at least his first five columns linked on the lower left hand side of the page. We'll be reading and discussing him in preparation for his visit Tuesday, May 3.
At the beginning of class, we'll be visited by current K student Nathan Gilmour, who has worked in Seattle and Philadelphia as a photojournalist. He'll give us some insight into the nuts and bolts of shooting photos for your audio slideshow.
Speaking of that final project, take a look at this amazing, Emmy-winning audio slideshow package. It is the inspiration for your final assignment. Spend some time with the various pieces and come to class prepared to discuss your reactions and how they worked in terms of narrative.
As always, make sure to write a blog post by Wednesday at noon. This week it should be in response to Kristof's columns, One in 8 Million, and the profiles posted by Lauren and Ellen.
We'll meet at 6 p.m. in UL 305 for Nathan's presentation. When we're done there, we'll mosey on back to Humphrey House for the rest of class and to eat whatever delectable thing Jordan will have prepared for us.
Until then, enjoy your profile reportage and be in touch! I loved seeing so many of you in my office this week. Remember you can always find me there Wednesdays from 10 to noon and Thursdays from 12:30-2. If those times don't work, let me know and we'll schedule something else. My door is open!
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