Mastery Journey Timeline

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Mastery Journey Timeline
Kierra Spruill

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MDL 510
Mastery: Personal Development and
Leadership
Goal:
Learn how to explore and build upon my Mastery journey. and how to go from
student to practitioner. I will gain an understanding of what mastery means and
how I will utilize the concepts from my personal development.
Strategies:
1. Watch Robert Greene: “Mastery,” Talks at
Google”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4v_34RRCeE
2. Read Mastery by Robert Greene
3. After reading the textbook research Masters in your field and create a Mastery
Journal.

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NMJ 510
New Media and Communications
Goal:
Learn effective communication in different environments an how I can use new
media tools to reach my audience. This course will allow me to effectively
communicate on different platforms in a changing media universe.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Challenge: Add new media” tutorial on www.Lynda.com.
2.Read the following in the FSO Library:
New Communication Technologies in Organization Communications and
Branding: The Integral Role Social Media Now Play.
3. Watch “ The New Media's coming of age | Dan Carlin | TEDxMtHood” on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K57kcs15DY

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NMJ 520
Writing for Interactive Media
Goal:
Learn new ways of telling interactive stories for media and the mechanics of
storytelling. I look forward to exploring different writing strategies as well as
discovering my own way of storytelling in the course.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Being a storyteller in the Internet age” on www.lynda.com
2. Read “How to Write Better Content for Social Media”
http://www.convinceandconvert.com/digital-marketing/how-to-write-better-content-
for-social-media/
3. Watch “Writing for media-radio and television”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5PBhbkONbQ

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NMJ 642
Legal Aspects of Media
Goal:
Learn the difficult media legal issues in my field and how to solve these issues.
This course will provide me with the legal knowledge needed to succeed in the
journalism field.
Strategies:
1. Read the following in the FSO Library: “ New Media and Sport: International
Legal Aspects”
2. Watch “Social Media in the Workplace: Legal, Policy and Productivity Issues”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLG9jwgAios
3. Read” Legal Issues in The Media Industry” by Ben Rayne
http://www.slideshare.net/BenRay95/legal-issues-in-the-media-industry-13458722

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NMJ 540
Research and Investigation Skills
Development
Goal:
Learn how the fundamentals of research and theory, as well as explore research
ethics. This course will provide me with the necessary skills needed when
researching news stories.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Advice for Performing Research” on www.Lynda.com
2. Read “Research Skills” at http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/learn-skills/research-skills
3. Watch “Trust in research -- the ethics of knowledge production” by Garry Gray |
TEDxVictoria at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSV4VZ8gdUQ

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NMJ 550
Multimedia Development and Editing
Goal:
Learn photography, audio production, photo management, and much more. I will
learn how to upload content to multiple devices as well as produce and edit for
multiple platforms. This course will provide me with the knowledge to produce and
upload my own work.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Course: Introducing Photoshop: Photography” on www.Lynda.com
2. Watch “Adding audio and video in post-production” on www.Lynda.com
3. Read “Improve Your Photography By Learning to Edit” at http://digital-
photography-school.com/improve-your-photography-by-learning-to-edit/

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NMJ 570
Digital News Production
Goal:
Learn the theories, techniques, and skills used in online newsroom and websites.
I will learn the skills to assemble content and distribute it on platforms in the form
of a newscast or reports. This course will enhance my ability to work in the
changing media environment.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Video Journalism Storytelling Techniques” on www.Lynda.com
2. Read the following in the FSO library: “Online Newsrooms as Communities of
Practice: Exploring Digital Journalists' Applied Ethics”
3. Watch “Online Newsroom Best Practices” at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4SHg9IzFdI

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NMJ 590
Multimedia Reporting
Goal:
Learn how to gain ownership of a story. I will gain experience conceiving stories
and packaging on-camera presentations for Web and media stories. This course
will provide me with the on camera experience I will need as a reporter.
Strategies:
1. Read the following in the FSO Library: “Multimedia Reporting in a Never-
Ending News Cycle”
2. Read the following in the FSO Library: “An Optimistic Plunge Into Multimedia
Reporting”
3. Watch “How to be a great news reporter Amazon Week” at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFQsbL3c2WE

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NMJ 620
Social Media and Online Community
Engagement
Goal:
Learn how information is shared and how social technology affects the world. I will learn
how to use social media to find story ideas, connect online, and promote myself. I know it
is important to have an online presence and this course will help me utilize my resources
online.
Strategies:
1. Read “Social Media Marketing with Facebook and Twitter” on www.Lynda.com
2. Read “Technology Affects The Worldwide Community” at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gil-laroya/technology-affects-the-wo_b_436243.html
3. Watch “Community engagement through social media: Sarah Lee” at TEDxKalamazoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ7m17NKurA

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NMJ 650
Public Relations and Reputation Management
Goal:
Learn the ethical responsibilities for journalists as they apply to story development,
audience reaction, story evolution, and personal and organizational message control.
Students learn how consumers absorb, act, and react upon news based on media format
and content emphasized in that format. This course will provide me with the knowledge
to become a better journalist as well has how to better understand the viewers.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Managing Your Online Reputation” on www.Lynda.com
2. Watch “Developing and executing a public relations plan” on www.Lynda.com
3. Read the following in the FSO Library: “Trending topics and key issues in Public
Relations”

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NMJ 670
New Media Publishing and Distribution
Goal:
Learn the economic issues in the field of journalism in the digital age. I will learn
about issues of newsroom organization, content development, budgeting, and
more in a 24-hour news environment. This course will provide me with the
knowledge of how to handle a hectic newsroom as well as prepare me for the
economic issues.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Developing messaging and optimizing content” on www.Lynda.com
2. Watch “Budgets: Accounting Fundamentals” on www.Lynda.com
3. Read the following in the FSO Library: “De-converging the newsroom:
Strategies for newsroom change and their influence on journalism practice”

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NMJ 690
New Media Journalism Final Project
Goal:
Learn to publish a blog and/or website that includes multimedia pieces. In order to
do this I will use what I’ve learned from the other courses. At the end of this
course I will take the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to become a Master
in the journalism field.
Strategies:
1. Watch “Start with a blog” on www.Lynda.com
2. Read How to Make a Website-Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners on
http://websitesetup.org
3. Watch “Creating a First Website in Dreamweaver CC 2015” on
www.Lynda.com

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Industry Leaders
 Is a reporter for The
Washington Post's investigative
team.
 Email:
amy.brittain@washpost.com
 https://www.washingtonpost.co
m/people/amy-brittain
 Is a general assignment
reporter at ABC 7, a greater
Washington, DC area ABC
affiliate.
 Email: skennedy@wjla.com
 http://wjla.com/station/people/s
uzanne-kennedy
Amy Brittain Suzanne Kennedy

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Industry Leaders
 Is a reporter for 12News Today
and fill-in anchor.
 Email: bsolomon@nbc12.com
 http://www.nbc12.com/story/198
55811/brent-solomon
 Is a 13News Now reporter and
multi-media journalist.
 Email: ekane@wvec.com
 http://www.13newsnow.com/sto
ry/about-us/team-
bios/2015/06/01/eric-
kane/28322907/
Brent Solomon Eric Kane

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Industry Leaders
 Is an award-winning journalist
who Anchors WAVY News 10 at
4 & 5:30pm.
 Email:
Anita.Blanton@WAVY.com
 http://wavy.com/2014/01/30/242
5/
 Co-anchors the 5, 7 and 11
p.m. newscasts on WUSA 9.
 Email: janjeffcoat@hotmail.com
 http://www.wusa9.com/story/ne
ws/2013/09/25/jan-jeffcoat--
weeknight-anchor/4099259/
Anita Blanton Jan Jeffcoat

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Clubs & Organizations
 Black Student Union
 Full Sail's Black Student Union works to address issues related to African-Dispora
and the media. The BSU serves as a platform to promote networking amongst
Full Sail's black student body across various degree programs.
 Creative Student Networking Group
 Our group's purpose is to provide a space for college students to network. We
have a monthly meeting to talk about our goals and build friendships and help
students find employment after graduation.
 Women of Full Sail University
 Women of Full Sail provides a safe space for women enrolled at Full Sail to
discuss issues pertinent to their academic and professional long term goals. WFS
is committed to empowering women by building a supportive community of
diverse peers, providing guidance and bringing awareness to issues women face
in the workplace.

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Companies To Follow

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Characteristics Of A Mentor
 A good mentor is…
 Supportive
 Flexible
 Patient
 Compassionate
 Has a positive attitude
 Helps make connections
 Shares their knowledge and skills
 Provides ways you can improve

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Timeline Goals
Start Full Sail
University’s
New Media
Journalism
Masters
Program
Pass all courses
with an A
average
Obtain an
internship at a
news station
Network with
classmates and
professionals
Graduate and
land a job as a
reporter. Continue
learning and
growing in my
field. Become a
mentor.

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+Fundamentals%0apage%3a1%0as%3arelevance%0asa%3atrue%0aproducttypeid%3a2
Adding audio and video in post-production from the Course Creating EPUBs
from a Word Document. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2016, from http://www.lynda.com/Word-
tutorials/Adding-audio-video-post-production/182887/362652-4.html
Advice for performing research from the Course Foundations of Design Research.
(n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2016, from http://www.lynda.com/Design-Foundations-tutorials/ Advice-
performing-research/182890/373890-4.html
Amy Brittain. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016, from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/amy-brittain
Barron, J. (2000). Multimedia Reporting in a Never-Ending News Cycle.
Nieman Reports, 54(4), 52.
Being a storyteller in the Internet age from the Course Insights on Photojournalism.
(n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2016, from http://www.lynda.com/Photography-Cameras-Gear-
tutorials/Being-storyteller-Internet-age/120606/143418-4.html
Black Student Union. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016, from
https://orgsync.com/56182/chapter
Brent Solomon. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016, from
http://www.nbc12.com/story/19855811/brent-solomon
Challenge: Add new media from the Course Responsive Design with
Dreamweaver CC. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2016, from http://www.lynda.com/Dreamweaver-
tutorials/Challenge-Add-new-media/172852/359597-4.html
Community engagement through social media: Sarah Lee at TEDxKalamazoo.
(n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ7m17NKurA
Course Program Charts. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016 from
https://assethub.fso.fullsail.edu/assethub/ MasteryProgramCharts_6907a706-853d-497d-b8f0-
f767b7052010.pdf
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Developing and executing a public relations plan from the Course Small Business
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