Intro to VJM, Video Journalism Magnet

The goal of Video Journalism Magnet is to guide and stimulate students, parents and teachers at Caddo Magnet HS, Shreveport, in video documentation. Teacher and videographer Robert Trudeau has made over 100 brief video documentaries, including one, "Second Line / How to . . ." that has earned some 142, 000 views on youtube. Please see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpwlPh0k40U&list=TLBSE3BzbPYv8. The goal of the small team in video journalism class is to make videos about the many sweet things that take place at Magnet HS. A concomitant goal is to establish a youtube channel that will carry a stream of Magnet news. The team will also immerse itself in a study of journalism. Trudeau believes strongly that an enhanced understanding of the role of journalists in the social and governmental structure of America is important. New media will also be part of the class study. Online streaming of events is one "new media" improvement that Magnet needs to establish.