Welcome to Perspectives on Media!
This one-cycle Perspectives on Media Journey is designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today’s ever-evolving media landscape. We’ll explore how stories are created, shared, and consumed across different platforms, and you’ll hear directly from media professionals about their experiences working in the field. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your ability to think critically about the role media plays in shaping our world, while also experimenting with your own creative voice. By the end of the Journey, you’ll develop and present a pitch for a media project of your choice.
You are currently viewing the course for this Journey. In this course, you will learn about different types of media and how to create a compelling pitch.
Learning Objectives
Perspectives on Media Course Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will have:
- Learned Skills Useful for Media Workers — Explore the technical, creative, and professional skills needed to thrive in media industries.
- Crafted a Pitch for a Media Project — Develop and present a clear, engaging proposal that communicates your vision and goals.
- Understand Media Production — Compare the processes, tools, and storytelling techniques used in various formats like video, audio, and digital content.
- Gain Insight into Media Careers — Learn directly from professionals in fields like journalism, podcasting, and broadcasting to understand potential career paths.
Requirements
- Complete at least 2 pair sessions per month and log these in your Portal
- Attend the monthly Journey Meetings (see Engagement Dates )
- Complete all lessons and assignments in this course
- Submit at least one piece through the Submissions section in the Portal that assesses the adaptation of one of the required books
Engagement Dates
Participants will attend one Journey Live Meeting each month as part of the course for the cycle. Additionally, you can schedule 1:1 office hours with the Journey Instructor for individual assistance as needed.
Fall Cycle Journey Meetings:
Monday, November 10, 2025 4:30-6 pm ET
Monday, December 1, 2025 4:30-6 pm ET
Monday, January 12, 2026 4:30-6 pm ET
Pitchfest:
Saturday, January 24, 2026 12-1:30 pm ET
Asynchronous Coursework
Complete each lesson in the the following course. As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press “complete” before moving on to the next.
Perspectives on Media (Fall 2025)
This course is designed to help develop the skills and understanding needed to successfully pitch a media project. Specific topics range from elevator pitches to pitch decks.
Submissions
You are required to submit one pitch for a media project of your choice through your portal by the end of the cycle in order to successfully complete the Perspectives on Media Journey. To meet the submission requirement for the Perspectives on Media, go to your Portal and select “Submissions”.
