Explore Media
June 4-8, 2017
Explore Media (formally known as Media Academy) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is a four night, five-day workshop where students are immersed into the world of mass communications. This workshop gives students the opportunity to discover Lincoln, stay in a University of Nebraska–Lincoln dorm, eat at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln dining halls, and experience life as a CoJMC student. Get a taste of "college life" and leave this workshop with a better understanding of what going into media has to offer. You’ll work alongside professionals and faculty to gain experience in fields of advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism and sports media at one of the nation's top-ranking programs. Students will have an opportunity to showcase their work throughout the workshop. No experience needed.
- Hands-on learning from experienced professionals
- Visit area newsrooms and ad agencies
- Sharpen your communication skills
- Produce work for publication
- Network with professionals
- Residential experience
- Showcase your talents
- Meet other students interested in media
This workshop is open to high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in media careers and is offered at no cost to students thanks to the generous support of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Space is limited, so register today.
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Sunday, June 4 [Day 1] | ||
4:30-5:15pm | Check-in | Neihardt dorms |
5:15pm | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus tour | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus |
5:45pm | eMedia 17! BBQ | Holman Plaza |
7:45-8:15pm | Welcome | Andersen 15 |
8:15-10:30pm | Movie Night | Andersen |
**11pm curfew, Neihardt dorms** | ||
Monday, June 5 [Day 2] | ||
7:30-8:30am | Breakfast | Cather Dining |
*Checkout cameras from TL | ||
9-11:30am | Creative Thinking Activity | Andersen 336 |
Noon-1pm | Lunch | Cather Dining |
1:30-5pm | Workshop Rotation I | ANDN 333, Newsroom, Basement |
5:30-6:30pm | Dinner | Cather Dining |
7-10:30pm | Photojournalism & Mobile | ANDN 336, ANDN 109 |
*Check-in cameras from TL | ||
**11pm curfew, Neihardt dorms** | ||
Tuesday, June 6 [Day 3] | ||
7:30-8:30am | Breakfast | Cather Dining |
*Checkout cameras from TL | ||
8:45-9:30am | Upload, Web time | Andersen 333 |
9:40-11:30am | Firespring Tour | Off-campus |
11:45am-1pm | Lunch | Pine Lake food courts |
*Bring spending money. | ||
1:30-4:45pm | Workshop Rotation II | ANDN 333, Newsroom, Basement |
5-6pm | Dinner | Cather Dining |
6:30-10pm | Jazz in June | Downtown LNK |
*Check-in cameras from TL | ||
**11pm curfew, Neihardt dorms** | ||
Wednesday, June 7 [Day 4] | ||
7:30-8:30am | Breakfast | Cather Dining |
*Checkout cameras from TL | ||
8:45-9 | Break time | Andersen/Plaza |
9:30-10:45am | Athletic Department, Stadium | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Stadium |
11:15am-12:15pm | Lunch | Cather Dining |
12:30-4pm | Sports Media Rotations | ANDN Studios |
4:30-5:30pm | Dinner | Neihardt dorms |
6-10pm | Saltdogs game | Haymarket Park |
*Check-in cameras from TL | *Bring spending money, you will be given a $5 voucher | |
**11pm curfew, Neihardt dorms** | ||
Thursday, June 8 [Day 5] | ||
7:30-8:30am | Breakfast | Cather Dining |
8:30-9:15am | Dorm check-out | Neihardt dorms |
9:30-11:30am | Work Rotation IV, Web | ANDN 333, Newsroom, studios |
Noon-1:30pm | Val’s Pizza Party | ANDN 15 |
1:30-3:45pm | Presentations, Awards | ANDN 15 |
4pm | Parent pick-up | Andersen Hall |
You will be paired up to use cameras provided for you by CoJMC. Each ‘pair’ must check-in and checkout their camera with their TL (team leader) each morning and before curfew. |
Forms
You will need to download and print these forms to send with your registration package.
All signed forms must be returned to participate in Explore Media 2017. Forms can be returned to the following address:
Explore Media
College of Journalism and Mass Communications
147 Andersen Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0443