Music Criticism, Reviewing, and Blogging

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
Prerequisites
LENG-223
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Mike Mason
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