Available Journalism and Strategic Communications Classes
Spring Semester 2021
JPC
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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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31321 201 Banchero, Paola January 11 - May 1 1 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31322 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 11 - May 1 5 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31324 201 Banchero, Paola January 11 - May 1 15 -
A212
Editing for Journ & Pub Comm
3 Credits
Editing for Journ & Pub Comm
Focuses on principles and practices of editing copy for print, broadcast, Web and mobile; selecting pictures and video; and writing headlines, cutlines, blurbs, teases and promos. Emphasizes line editing, news judgment, leadership, ethical decision making, media design, language usage, and on-screen editorial and design tools.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36269 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 11 - May 1 0 -
A312
History of Alaska Media
3 Credits
History of Alaska Media
Examines the history and development of Alaska media. Emphasis on how Alaska media have shaped the development of Alaska from "Seward's Folly" through statehood to coverage of current political and social controversies.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36827 201 Blatchford, Edgar January 11 - May 1 18 -
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:31325 201 Mapaye, Joy January 11 - May 1 21 -
A368
Commercial Photography
3 Credits
Commercial Photography
Analyzes contemporary commercial photography. Emphasizes use of staging, lighting, and photographic techniques for advertising, public relations, and integrated marketing for commercial clients.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36267 201 Remick, Edward January 11 - May 1 3 -
A413
Communications Law
3 Credits
Communications Law
Legal rights, privileges, and regulations of press, radio, television, Internet and films; libel, contempt, copyright, rights of privacy; decisions of regulatory bodies. Crosslisted with LEGL A413.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31327 251 Blatchford, Edgar January 11 - May 1 18 -
A464
Community & Fundraising Comm
3 Credits
Community & Fundraising Comm
Emphasizes practical community and fundraising communications. Applies ethical principles and professional practices of planning and execution of nonprofit and fundraising communications programs. Explores role of effective communication in engaging communities in solving problems, building community, and philanthropic giving in nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36265 201 Banchero, Paola January 11 - May 1 13 -
A490
Selected Topics in JPC
3 Credits
Selected Topics in JPC
Analyze, develop, and apply professional principles and practices to journalism, media and public communications. Topics will vary by semester. Special Note: May be taken twice for credit with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36264 201 Meshke, Bryan January 11 - May 1 10 View detailed information for CRN:36828 202 Blatchford, Edgar January 11 - May 1 18 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31333 201 Arnold, Elizabeth January 11 - May 1 4 -
A495
JPC Practica & Internships
1 - 6 Credits
JPC Practica & Internships
Supervised on-campus and off-campus experience at media organization. JPC practica are supervised media and communications experiences at on-campus media. JPC internships are supervised media and communications experiences at off-campus media. Students perform significant media work under faculty media advisor and on-staff supervision. Students develop portfolios for review. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior status; 3.00 GPA in JPC courses; permission of 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:31334 001 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola January 11 - May 1 8 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.