The Diederich College of Communication encourages students to sign up for its fall semester Learning Lab courses. These one-credit courses offer students the chance to engage in workshop-style learning on topics of interest. These classes are often taught by industry leaders.
Students can register for these classes through Checkmarq. Students can direct any questions about the learning labs toward their advisers. More information about the learning labs can be found here.
This year’s schedule for the Learning Lab courses is as follows:
On Track to Internship Success
Taught by Sheena Carey, Lecturer and Internship Coordinator, COMM 4971 section 101
- Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Get a head start on your future with this one-credit interactive seminar led by Sheena Carey. Designed for first-, second-, and third-year College of Communication students, this course will help you:
- Build your professional brand
- Develop key networking and job search strategies
- Gain the tools and confidence to land—and succeed in!—your first internship
- Set yourself up for success now and beyond graduation
The World of Sports Communication
Taught by John Paquette, Former Senior Associate Commission, Big East Conference, COMM 4971, section 104
- Friday, Sept. 26 from 3-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-noon
- Friday, Oct. 3 from 3-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon
Love sports? Want to work behind the scenes? Whether you’re into media, marketing, reporting or broadcasting, this session offers a real look at careers in sports communication. Learn how teams and leagues keep fans engaged through:
- Media relations & storytelling
- Social media & marketing
- Broadcasting & game-day production
Hear from industry insiders and get tips for breaking into the business.
Producing the News
Taught by Stephen Cohn, executive producer at WISN, COMM 4971 section 102
- Saturday, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Curious about what it really takes to produce the news? From TV to digital to print, producers play a huge role in shaping the stories we see, yet their work often flies under the radar. In this workshop, learn how to:
- Pitch and shape original story ideas
- Understand key roles in news production
- Explore career paths beyond the camera and the byline
The Business of Television
Taught by Jenna Santoianni, President of TV for MRC, COMM 4971, section 103
- Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4-6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 7 from 4-6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-noon
Streaming has changed everything, so what does it really take to work in entertainment today? Join Jenna Santoianni for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of TV and media. Learn how the industry is evolving and what it means to build a career in:
- Storytelling and content creation
- Producing for streaming and beyond
- Navigating entertainment as a business
