Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0008
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BPASC
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
11.2 weeks (448 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Writing For Mass Communications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Public Relations
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Visual Communications and Photojournalism
This course is recommended for a total of 9 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to train selected enlisted personnel and civilian employees of DOD components in the principles, techniques and skills required to perform the duties and functions of public affairs specialists.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain various aspects of community engagement
  • Explain how the combatant command structure and its operational mission supports U.S. national security goals)
  • Perform digital camera operations
  • Produce a communication product
  • Perform as a public affairs specialist during a Field Training Exercise
  • Perform the duties associated with managing a public affairs office, to include developing a communication plan.
  • Explain the role ethics plays in public affairs
  • Label images using a Visual Information Record Identification Number
  • Write a feature

General Topics:

  • News writing fundamental
  • Photojournalism fundamentals
  • Military public affairs fundamentals
  • Photojournalism fundamentals
  • Feature writing fundamentals
  • Design and desktop publishing fundamentals
  • Service specific and joint environment fundamentals
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials