Explore how to tell meaningful stories about yourself and the world using essential journalism skills.
In this interactive program, you’ll take on creative projects like social media storytelling, zine creation, podcast production, and interviews, while learning the foundations of journalism across multiple platforms. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a passion for storytelling.
Grades 9–12
Step into the world of today’s journalists and delve into the intricacies of producing impactful stories! Learn the basics of reporting, explore print, video, online, and social media formats, and uncover the story behind the headlines. You’ll pick a campus story, interview key people, and create your own piece to share at the program showcase. By the end, you’ll have begun developing your unique voice as a writer and leave with original work and hands-on experience in writing, communication, and visual storytelling—skills that stand out on college applications and in future careers.
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YTH 9440/ Journalism and Intro to Multi-Media Production Workshop
Session II: (2 weeks) July 13 - July 24, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm (10 sessions)
$1,200 for the first registration
$1,080 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, and alumni, Broadview families, Pepsi employees and early registrations (paid in full by May 1, 2026)
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Interested in Undergraduate Journalism Programs at Purchase College?
Check out the Journalism BA program, Creative Writing, Playwriting, and Screenwriting.