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UNC students launch 2010 multimedia stories for “Powering a Nation” website
Twelve students at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spent their summers working tirelessly on stories about energy issues in America as a part of the Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education known as News21. UNC is one of eight schools participating in this initiative and I am proud to say that I was honored to be a part of the UNC team. We recently launched our stories about topics such as the BP oil spill and the nation’s nuclear controversy and I would love to hear your feedback on our work!
Multimedia reviews from fresh eyes
UNC professors Laura Ruel and Don Wittekind recently notified me about a new assignment they gave their “Intro to Multimedia” students this year, which I have thoroughly enjoyed checking out. Each student is required to find a multimedia project to critique, and their write-ups are being posted on the class Website for everyone to read. The reviews are honest and insightful, and surely a big help to producers who are curious to learn how an average user views their projects.
How to pick the right CMS for your needs
One thing I have noticed lately is that almost everyone has his/her own favorite CMS, but the reasoning behind it is quite limited. Furthermore, I can’t seem to find a comprehensive document detailing the pros and cons of each, and when one should be selected over the other. Here is my stab at the CMS world and how you can utilize particular ones to fit your needs.
UNC launches News21 multimedia project
Twelve UNC students are spending their summer working on a News21 project, titled “Powering a Nation.” News21 is a part of the Carnegie-Knight Initiative and involves faculty and students from five participating universities. According to their Twitter bio, UNC’s project examines “the quest for energy in a changing USA.”
Please help restructure UNC’s Journalism program by taking a brief survey
Bart Wojdynski, a doctoral student at UNC, is working with Laura Ruel and Don Wittekind to restructure UNC’s multimedia program. He is conducting a brief survey of professionals to assess what tools are being used in the industry so UNC professors better know what to teach their students.
Great multimedia training opportunities coming to UNC
Interested in becoming a Flash guru, or getting a comprehensive understanding of multimedia storytelling? SND’s multimedia workshop and UNC’s multimedia bootcamp are two great opportunities for you to fine-tune skills, or to get your feet wet if you are a newbie. The best part is that these awesome workshops are held in Chapel Hill, NC, so you can take me out for coffee while you’re here!
Swarm Interactive conquers medical animation realm
UNC professor Don Wittekind and former Sun-Sentinel multimedia director Scott Horner teamed together 10 years ago to create Swarm Interactive, an interactive agency focusing on medical animation and web development. They are the developer of ViewMedica, a web-based patient information system designed to help medical professionals explain complex surgical topics to their patients. Today, with several awards under their belt and portfolio pieces including Discovery Channel and National Geographic, this company has certainly set itself apart.
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