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Available Journalism and Strategic Communications Classes

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Spring Semester 2022

JPC

  • A203 Writing & Producing Media 3 Credits

    Writing & Producing Media

    Provides students with the basic principles and best practices for writing and producing for multiple media platforms. Introduces the fundamentals of writing, story structure, and audio and video production. Introduces student portfolio for major.

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    View detailed information for CRN:33194 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 10 - April 30 9
  • A204 *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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    View detailed information for CRN:33195 201 TR 8:30AM - 9:45AM DIST WEB Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 18
    View detailed information for CRN:33195 201 TR 8:30AM - 9:45AM PSB 110 Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 18
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A342 Photojournalism 3 Credits

    Photojournalism

    Presents history, theory and skills of photojournalism, including still and moving images. Emphasis on principles, practices and professional standards of shooting and editing digital images and video on deadline.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:37891 201 M 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST WEB Remick, Edward January 10 - April 30 1
    View detailed information for CRN:37891 201 W 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 201A Remick, Edward January 10 - April 30 1
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A366 Plan & Write Strategic Comm 3 Credits

    Plan & Write Strategic Comm

    Emphasizes essential elements involved in writing, planning, implementing and evaluating strategic communications. Introduces strategic communications materials in a variety of formats, including fact sheets, advertising, news releases, brochures, blogs, position papers, and social media strategy.

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    View detailed information for CRN:37904 201 Mapaye, Joy January 10 - April 30 16
  • A382 Podcasting 3 Credits

    Podcasting

    Emphasizes professional principles and practices of digital audio production including recording voice and ambient sound, interviewing, narrating, multi-track mixing, and editing. Students write and produce digital audio programs (podcasts) for broadcast.

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    View detailed information for CRN:37903 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 10 - April 30 6
  • A384 Digital Video Production 3 Credits

    Digital Video Production

    Presents comprehensive digital, non-linear video production and editing practices. Emphasizes professional principles and practices of camera, lighting, sound, and editing of digital video for various distribution systems and audiences.

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    View detailed information for CRN:37902 201 MW 8:30AM - 9:45AM DIST WEB Espinoza, Patricio January 10 - April 30 16
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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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    View detailed information for CRN:38820 201 Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 1
  • A443 Public Service Reporting 3 Credits

    Public Service Reporting

    Applies advanced professional and ethical practices of newsgathering, reporting, producing and dissemination. Presents the most current multimedia resources and tools for public service and investigative journalism.

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    View detailed information for CRN:37901 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST WEB Espinoza, Patricio January 10 - April 30 22
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A445 Magazines 3 Credits

    Magazines

    Covers magazine production from concept to publishing. Includes reporting, writing articles and other content, editing, photography, design and layout, and distribution. Class will produce a general interest color magazine.

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    View detailed information for CRN:37892 201 R 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST WEB Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 14
    View detailed information for CRN:37892 201 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 201A Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 14
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  • 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: Completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior or senior standing

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    View detailed information for CRN:33204 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 10 - April 30 12
  • 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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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:33205 001 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola January 10 - April 30 9
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

Journalism And Public Communications