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JOUR 315 - Religion, Culture and Media Credits 3 An overview of the interplay of faith and journalism within urban and rural cultures in the United States. Students examine the ways media –– Christian and secular –– have told, and currently tell, the stories of people of faith and faith communities. The course emphasizes cross- cultural, racially diverse encounters for students, interaction of their Christian worldview with those of differing beliefs, and examination of journalistic approaches that are appropriate to truth-telling about the work of God in the world. Students' work in the course involves field observation in Southern California and emphasizes research, discussion, basic interviewing, writing and storytelling through Web media. 00 Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 105, JOUR 107. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $10. JOUR 332 - Publication Editing and Management Credits 3 Exploration of aesthetics and design with emphasis on copy editing and marking skills necessary for quality presentation of material in newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other journalistic venues. Extensive practice of copy editing with attention to style, grammar, punctuation, writing headlines, cutlines, selection of type, use of color and art. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 105. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $50. JOUR 333 - Travel Video Practicum Credits 3 Students learn storytelling based on insight into a unique location using interviewing and video editing techniques to make that location, its people and culture understandable and approachable to audiences. An understanding of on-camera interviewing, script writing, videography and video editing are necessary to begin this course, though those areas will be refined in this practical, field-work driven course. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 236. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 334 - Producing and Writing for Broadcast News Credits 3 Students learn the nuts and bolts for writing and producing a television newscast. The course observes life behind-the-scenes in a television newsroom. Students study the format for writing for television news, as well as how to stack a show, assign packages and stories, and how to produce in breaking news situations. Students also study the writing format for television news, as well as how to properly write a television
JOUR 337 - Intermediate Broadcast Production Credits 3 Students learn principles and practical application of television directing and the aspects of production that determine aesthetic quality. Techniques and concepts of video field reporting, production and video editing are introduced. Lecture, discussion, and projects give particular emphasis to developing critical and analytic abilities, and realizing practical applications of media ethics and aesthetics. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $80. JOUR 342 - Visual Meaning Credits 3 A research and discussion course exploring theories of visual knowledge, the making of meaning through visual languages, and the ways journalists and/or public relations professionals negotiate visual symbols and paradigms within disparate communities. The course analyzes digital SLR imaging, video imaging, and the uses of complementary elements alongside visuals including, but not limited to, text, audio and graphics. Cross-cultural elements of visual meaning can be included depending on the semester. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 105, JOUR 107. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 344 - Media and Public Relations Internship Credit 1 A portfolio-driven, introductive learning experience beyond the university classroom via working in a company, business or media-related organization. This course will allow students to explore their interest, aptitude and stamina for work within their chosen area of journalism, public relations or media-related ministry. This course is aimed at providing students with a beginning portfolio of work suitable for applying to an advanced internship in a media career, public relations career or media-related ministry organization Note(s): Sixty hours of internship are required for each academic credit. May be taken multiple times for credit for a total of 3 times. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 105, JOUR 107, JOUR 267; and either JOUR 111 or JOUR 120 or JOUR 220 or JOUR 236. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. JOUR 347 - Photojournalism I Credits 3 Explores reporting and documentation through the visual medium of still images. Students photograph assignments under working press conditions and advance their skills using the SLR camera. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 220. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $80. JOUR 348 - Publication, Web and Media Design Credits 3 Examines the trends in design as they impact newspapers, magazines, broadcast and promotional material in applicable print, online and mobile form. It is expected that students have a basic ability with the Adobe Suite of products. Emphasis is on the design of cohesive multi-page (print or digital) publications, sites and/or apps. Examines editorial operations, production procedures, and the role of the art/design director. In the class' workshop setting, students are familiarized not only with theoretical ideas but also with practical considerations of design. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 249. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $35.
news package. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: JOUR 236. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $30. JOUR 335 - Magazine and Free-Lance Writing
Credits 3 Principles of writing for targeted audiences that win readers and editors at niche and mainstream magazines. Students move articles from inception to querying through the revision processes of medium and long-form features and in-depth article writing. Course includes elements of business self-management, budgeting and copyright guidelines. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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