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Calling All Young Globalists: Multimedia Journalism Summer Camp
This camp for teens is at the University of Washington and has a sliding payment scale.
Here is a great opportunity for any teen between the ages of 15 and 19: A journalism camp this summer at the University of Washington.
The Seattle Digital Literacy Initiative, a youth journalism program of the Common Language Project and UW Department of Communication, is offering a 5-day Multimedia Journalism Camp from July 23-27. Teens will learn cutting edge journalism skills on the UW campus alongside professional journalists. From photography, video, audio, editing, and publishing, participants will get hands-on experience with professional gear in an energetic, fun environment. See work from previous journalism camps here.
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Youth who attend the week of media training will:
- Create media with professional video, photo, and sound equipment and editing software.
- Publish their work online and receive blogging/social media training.
- Work side-by-side with professional journalist mentors on the University of Washington campus.
- Have the chance to have their story published on the Seattle Globalist.
The camp is pay-what-you-can and full scholarships are open for any student.
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Dates: July 23-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 15-19
Location: University of Washington, Dept. of Communication
Suggested Donation: $200 but full Scholarships available
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