Music Criticism, Reviewing, and Blogging

Department - LART
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - LENG-351

This course will teach students the fundamentals of journalism and how to apply these fundamentals specifically to reviews and critical analyses of music. Students will write reviews of recordings and live concerts aimed at both professional musicians and the general public; interviews and news pieces related to the music industry, trends, gear, and instrument innovation; and publicity pieces and press releases. Students will also learn blogging techniques, as well as the differences between writing for the web and writing for print.

Credits: 3
Course Chair: Darla Hanley
Prerequisites: LENG-201
Required of: None
Electable by: All