EMERSON PROJECTS
Here are multimedia samples of audio & visual news packages from various Emerson classes.
EMERSON OFFSTAGE
TV News Magazine & Documentary
Emerson College is a breeding ground for passionate artists, whether it's what students do inside the classroom or on their own free time. This 10 minute documentary explores the behind-the-scenes look into two student musicians' lives, and their dedication to balancing school with their talent and honing in on their craft.
The Digital Journalist
Here is a list of audio and video packages from this class.
ZOOM FATIGUE IS AFFECTING STUDENT’S ABILITY TO FOCUS AND THE WAY THEY PERCEIVE THEMSELVES
April 26, 2021
PERFORMING ARTS GRADUATES NAVIGATE THE THEATER INDUSTRY DURING THE PANDEMIC
April 19, 2021
MASSACHUSETTS COVID VACCINE CURRENTLY LACKING TEACHER ELIGIBILITY
March 1, 2021
BOSTON COLLEGES RETURN TO IN-PERSON CLASSES AMIDST COVID-19
Feb. 12, 2021
Discovering Journalism
Here is a selection of blog posts from this class.
COVID-19’S HARMFUL EFFECTS ON A JOURNALIST’S MENTAL HEALTH
Oct. 22, 2020
It’s been seven months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and journalists are still facing mental health challenges today. Considering how tumultuous this year has been in terms of the pandemic, racism, a major election year, and natural disasters, reporters really need to take time out of being a voice for their community to focus on their own wellbeing.
ADAPTING AS AN ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST DURING COVID
Sept. 22, 2020
Journalists have been able to adapt and work from home if their newsroom was closed due to financial issues. It is certainly not impossible to do, yet when athletes and actors are staying home for their own safety, it becomes increasingly difficult for the entertainment and sports reporters. TV and movie productions just recently started up again after a long break, as well as sport practices.
THE JOURNALISM PANDEMIC
Sept. 9, 2020
In today’s world, journalists have to navigate two different pandemics: COVID-19 and fake news. With constant use of social media and sharing news online, it can turn into a game of telephone. Many people will take what they see for face value without doing proper background checking. It’s a journalist’s responsibility to distinguish between what’s true and what’s fabricated.
Foundations of Journalism
Here are local Boston stories written from this class.
BOSTON CITY COUNCIL HOLD MEETING TO RECOMMEND PRECAUTIONS FOR SCHOOL SECURITY AND SAFETY
Dec. 17, 2020
At a time of uncertainty about returning to school full time during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boston City Council held a meeting with panelists addressing measures they are taking to ensure public school safety. Community members were able to offer public testimony Thursday Nov. 12, advocating for precautions to be taken by school officials.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEET TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE OF AFFORDING STUDENT DEBT POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Nov. 19, 2020
On Monday Oct. 19, local residents and panel members addressed their concerns regarding student debt, specifically how payment expectations aren’t being met due to COVID-19. Past or current higher education members spoke on the personal and professional effects the economic fallout of the pandemic had on the national student debt issue. The Boston City Council held this virtual committee meeting for Docket #0888, overseen by counselor at-large and meeting Chair Julia Meijia, accompanied by City Council President Kim Janey of District 7.
JAMAICA PLAIN RESIDENTS SPEAK ABOUT THEIR VIEWS ON NEW LOCAL MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY CO-SITING
Oct. 22, 2020
On Thursday, Sept. 24, the city of Boston held an online meeting about the co-siting of a cannabis dispensary. The proposal is for a new store in Jamaica Plain for the company Apothca. Apothca CEO Joseph Lekach explained that they have already successfully co-sited two of their other facilities in the area, one in Arlington in October 2018 and the other in Lynn in October 2019. The store that Apothca hopes to co-site is located on 54A Hyde Park Avenue in Jamaica Plain.