Journalism and Public Communications Classes

Classes taught by some of the leading experts in the field! Hands-on opportunities with small class sizes.

JPC 490 Special Topics: Craft of Storytelling

 
Presents the principles of video storytelling with an emphasis on how to produce compelling stories and elevate the craft of storytelling through story structure and writing. 

 

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Fall 2024

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  • A104 *Media Literacy 3 Credits

    *Media Literacy

    Examines how we access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Explores how media and technology converge in a global culture. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, self-expression and information literacy.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71262 801 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 7
    View detailed information for CRN:74984 802 Mapaye, Joy August 26 - October 19 2
  • A194 Learn the City 3 Credits

    Learn the City

    Introduces basic reporting principles using Anchorage as a setting for discovering and rediscovering people, culture and communities - with a focus on demographics, history, small business, neighborhoods, subcultures, non-profits, churches and food as lenses for story-telling, relationship-making and connecting with audiences. Importantly, this is reporting done outside of institutional settings like meeting rooms, courtrooms or boardrooms.

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    Blended
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:75397 801 - DIST ONLINE OMalley, Julia August 26 - December 14 13
    View detailed information for CRN:75397 801 W 7:00PM - 9:45PM ARTS 116 OMalley, Julia August 26 - December 14 13
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A201 Reporting & Writing News 3 Credits

    Reporting & Writing News

    Presents the fundamentals of news reporting and writing, with a focus on the style, conventions and ethical principles. Students will learn to identify newsworthy events and people, conduct interviews, gather information, and prepare news reports for publication.

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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71263 601 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 331 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 11
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A202 First Amendment & Media Ethics 3 Credits

    First Amendment & Media Ethics

    Examines media ethics from its foundations to its modern practice. Emphasizes principles and practices of First Amendment law and media ethics.

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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71264 601 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 330 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 10
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A210 Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy 3 Credits

    Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy

    Introduces data science and analytics as used in journalism and public communications. Presents a broad overview of the various aspects of data analytics such as accessing, cleansing, modeling, visualizing and interpreting data. Students will perform hands-on learning of data analytics and visualization topics, including technologies and tools.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71265 801 Meshke, Bryan August 26 - December 14 5
  • A362 Prin Strategic Communication 3 Credits

    Prin Strategic Communication

    Covers how to develop strategic messages in online and traditional media through public relations, integrated marketing and advertising. Emphasizes ethical strategies and tactics to communicate timely, effective and truthful messages while adhering to sound business principles. Explores how employee, consumer and stakeholder communications have changed with digital communication and social networks.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71268 801 Mapaye, Joy August 26 - December 14 4
  • A383 TV Studio Production 3 Credits

    TV Studio Production

    Emphasizes professional principles and practices of television studio production. Focuses on fundamentals, including set up, operation, equipment, safety, workflow, the team process of studio-based video production, and the aesthetics and use of studio-based video for communication.

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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:74985 601 - OFC CMPS McNelly, Trenton August 26 - December 14 14
    View detailed information for CRN:74985 601 WF 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 342 McNelly, Trenton August 26 - December 14 14
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A404 Global Media 3 Credits

    Global Media

    Compares major foreign mass media systems with the U.S. system. Focuses on dimensions of international mass media and describes issues facing global journalism and media systems. Provides frameworks to critically evaluate various national media and communications systems.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:74986 801 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 14
  • A442 Multimedia Storytelling II 3 Credits

    Multimedia Storytelling II

    Applies ethical principles and professional practices of multimedia journalism focused on the creation of storytelling techniques developed for online platforms. Emphasizes transition from student to emerging professional by providing opportunity and guidance for refinement of multimedia storytelling and technical production skills.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:74987 801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 22
  • A492 *JPC Capstone Seminar 3 Credits

    *JPC Capstone Seminar

    Integrates and synthesizes material in other JPC major requirements. Emphasizes the transition from student to emerging professional and considers professional competence, ethical practice, project management, and the synthesis of theory and practice. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:74989 802 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 13
  • A495 JPC Practica & Internships 1 - 6 Credits

    JPC Practica & Internships

    Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships

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    Traditional
    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:71273 601 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 8
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    No Distance Learning courses available.