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Cassandra Opikokew. Aboriginal Journalism Graduate AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca. Instructions. Watch Video 1: The School of Journalism and the INCA program. Go through informational slides 3 to 7 with students. Discuss and have students ask any questions about video one.
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Cassandra Opikokew Aboriginal Journalism Graduate AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca
Instructions • Watch Video 1: The School of Journalism and the INCA program. • Go through informational slides 3 to 7 with students. • Discuss and have students ask any questions about video one. • Watch video 2: Mathematics and Journalism. • Discuss informational slides. • Leave time for discussion and questions on video two.
Where did Cassandra graduate from? • University of Regina, School of Journalism • University of Journalism, Regina • FNUC, Education • University of Saskatchewan, Journalism
Correct Answer (A) • University of Regina, School of Journalism: • The School of Journalism offers one of Canada's leading journalism education programs; a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. • Pros - Small class sizes (max. 26 students) and a 13-week paid internship at media outlets across Canada.
Indian Communication Arts Program • Cassandra completed this program in 2007. • The Certificate in Indian Communication Arts (INCA) is a two-year, 72-credit-hour program of studies offered through the First Nations University of Canada’s Department of Indian Communication Arts (INCA), in co-operation with the University of Regina’s School of Journalism and Communications.
Extra-curricular Activities • Cassandra talks about growing up in Meadow Lake where she played sports and sat on Student Council. • Belonging to groups, clubs and/or being a part of athletics helps to get you scholarships for University. • What types of things can you join that will help you meet new people, stay positive and aid your future goals?
Making Connections • Cassandra talks about an aspect of journalism as being like storytelling. • Storytelling has always been an integral part of First Nations culture. • Journalism is like a modern day storyteller. • As Aboriginal people it is important to remember where we come from when we enter the world of university.
Video 2: Mathematics and Journalism • Before watching the video, have students brainstorm how they think mathematics may fit into the life of a journalist?
The Math in Journalism: Statistics • Pick up a newspaper, magazine or article and you will likely find some sort of statistic. • As a journalist you have to learn how to read statistics, interpret them and than incorporate them into print material.
The Good News • Like Cassandra mentions in the video clip, there are many things that you are doing mathematically at the same time. • This includes ratios, lighting and listening to the information being told to you. • The good news: practice makes perfect and there are people that will help you!
For more information check out these web links! • University of Regina's School of Journalism • First Nations University Indian Communication Arts Program • Cassandra Opikokew's Blog Assignment