The Education and Life of Dr. Demi Washington "Wraparound Report"

                                            

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Dr. Demi Washington (pictured on the left), is the newest professor added to the communications department adding depth and energy to an already dedicated faculty. With an extensive academic background and a wealth of professional experience, Dr. Washington explains his story in an exclusive interview with my radio production class. I'm Jalyn Woodbury and this is Campus Connection!

Born and raised in Denmark, SC, Dr. Washington accelerated in highschool, graduating at 16-years-old then attending Morehouse College, Savannah State, Norfolk State, and earning his bachelor's degree at Jackson State. Continuing to pursue more education, he also got his masters at Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard while earning his Ph.D at Albany and University of North Dakota. 

Dr. Washington expertise is in Communications, more specifically investigative journalism, due to his views on transparency, when dealing with critical information that affects the people. 

SOT: Dr. Demi Washingtion :43

Incue: First, there's two things...

Outcome: Uncovering the mischief and theft

Dr. Washington has taught many courses such as communication, analytics, and public relations. One of the most challenging curriculum he has taken was from attending University of Pennsylvania.

SOT: Dr. Demi Washingtion :38

Incue: The hardest curricular...

Outcome: I would say University of Pennsylvania

Being an educator and a student that transferred to multiple universities, Dr. Washington explain that he's never complacent and aware that society is always changing and may need to improve to keep up with the modern world.

SOT: Dr. Demi Washingtion :31

Incue: I never become complacent...

Outcome: be prepared to leave at any moment

Dr. Washington doesn’t plan to stop his impressive career at South Carolina State. He hopes to continue expanding his professional ventures and even pursue larger leadership roles—whether that means advancing to a higher position at another university or stepping into public service as the mayor of an underdeveloped town where, as he puts it, he can “show them how it’s done.”

During this interview, I have learned that perseverance and determination is the sole resource of achieving goals and accomplishments despite all odds and setbacks, this is Jalyn Woodbury signing off with Campus Connection!

"Walking With D'Vonte Allen" Action Sequence

 

Follow communications senior D'Vonte Allen as he takes a stroll around SC State's lovely campus! This new assignment in my Basic TV Production class is called "Action Sequence",  capturing a person step-by-step as they walk from one to place to another. Click on the video below to take a walk with D'Vonte Allen and visit his blog for more of his personal content!

Working on this project, I've learned how to become the director and videographer, and later the editor using Adobe Premiere Pro to put it all together with titles and music and the clips that should be edited together into a smooth, flowing process. 

The Education and Life Soundbites of Dr. Demi Washington

Dr. Demi Washington, SC State Professor (pictured on the right), was interviewed by fellow SC State students about his experiences with graduating high school at 16-years-old, attending multiple colleges , and how he continues to pursue more education! Dr. Demi Washington teaches courses in both journalism and broadcasting concentrations.

Visit his biography on SC State's page to learn more!

Soundbite 1

Dr. Demi Washington talks about what led him to investigate journalism

Soundbite 2

Dr. Demi Washington shares the hardest curriculum he experienced during his college years!

Soundbite 3

Dr. Demi Washington explains why he continues to pursue his education after earning his Ph.D!

Campus Conversations with RJ Steadman & Summer Gray

In this segment of Campus Conversations, host RJ Steadman is interviewing senior communications major Summer Gray on her experiences at SC State, her advice for future graduates, and her plans for the future! Click on the video below to get the full scoop!

Visit the blogs of RJ Steadman and Summer Gray for more of their personal content.

                  

Filming and directing this interview has taught me how to  record specific shots needed to piece the completed interview so it looks like there were two cameras in use, not just one. 

Using Premiere Pro, I have learned how to edit and cut listening shots, reverse questions, used "supers" to identify the participants, and use background music courtesy of Incompetech!

Campus Connection with Alia Goode

 

Welcome to a new segment of Campus Connection, with special guest Alia Goode! In this five question interview, I was able to get to know more about Alia as a communications major at SC State. Click here to hear what Alia has to say! 

                        Check out more about Alia Goode on her personal blog here!

Person on the Street Interviews: Assassination of Charlie Kirk

The latest assignment in my Basic Television Production class was to record a series of interviews on a newsworthy topic that consists of SC State people. The topic of discussion was the recent assassination of American conservative activist, Charlie Kirk and how it has impacted SC State students. Check out my interviews in the video below!

Developing this project has improved my interviewing skills as well as taught me how to operate a news camera and microphone. Also, I worked with a group of hardworking individuals that shared ideas and helpful perspectives when conducting interviews. I hope to continue doing more personal interviews for future projects!

Fall 2025 First TV Production Project

Journalism major, Jalyn Woodbury gives her brief presentation in her Basic Television Production class at SC State. This is the first assignment we do in class to get some early experience in front of and behind the camera. Learning how to properly set up a camera and create blog posts are a few new things I've learned in this course. Click on the video above to view this video and more content on my newly developed Youtube channel.

Using Premiere Pro, this version has added a "super" showing my name and background music courtesy of Incompetech. The lightning was enhanced to make the visuals brighter and the audio was trimmed.