Journalism and IntegratedMedia
JOUR 231 - Public Affairs Reporting A laboratory-oriented course in public affairs reporting that puts emphasis on back-grounding, interviewing, topic newsgathering and basic familiarity with use of public records and the paper trail for deadlines, stories in print visual and/or broadcast news. Prerequisite(s): 106, 107. Fee: $20. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 235 - Videography A course in broadcast journalism in which students learn the craft of shooting TV news and informational video. They also study the process of video storytelling and how to create a compelling news package. Course includes shooting stand-ups, interview, b-roll and voice-overs, with an emphasis on editing and production. Fee: $80. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 236 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Students learn basic techniques of broadcast news-writing, video shooting, editing and production. Classes consist of lecture/discussion and guidance in project work for telling visual and/or audio stories adapted to traditional broadcast settings as well as Web audiences. Prerequisite(s): 106, 107. Fee: $25. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 249 - Media Design Essentials A course introducing students to digital approaches to publishing, including basic principles of design and typography, hands-on practice with leading industry software and the ultimate production of publication material. The adobe suite of products (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver) is used. Provides students with the opportunity to develop the use of electronic procedures to produce and edit publications and Web sites. Students create, format, illustrate and design print material and Web products. The course prepares students to produce such materials as newsletters, flyers, brochures, publication spreads and advertising materials. This is an entry-level course, assuming students have little or no previous experience with the Adobe suite of products. Fee: $20. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 267 - Media Career Readiness Practical study and experience in successful strategies for making the step from academia to journalism and public relations careers. Students interact with working professionals through guest lectures, media tours and mock job interviews, examining the maturity of their gifts and skills and whether they have the readiness needed for effective participation in journalism, public relations, or other media environments—whether as an intern or a new employee. The course also helps students examine steps needed to prepare for graduate school, law school, and church or missions-related ministry as options naturally following their journalism preparation. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. JOUR 300 - Practicum Portfolio course in which students produce professional-level work in one of the following campus media: newspaper, magazine, public relations, television, radio or Web/convergent media. Work in the practicum is designed as a springboard to competitive application for internships and career-entry in media and media-related ministry. Students are not allowed to take Practicum credits simultaneously (in one semester). Prerequisite(s): 106, 107; 111 or 220 or 231 or 235 or 236 as pertinent to the practicum. Note(s): May be taken twice. Fee: $30. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. JOUR 301 - Sports Journalism Practical study and experience in successful strategies for covering youth, varsity and professional sports for deadline news media (print, broadcast and Web). The course will emphasize techniques for interviewing, reporting and writing about sports for print and online media, but will include elements applicable to video and audio components of a convergent approach to sports journalism. Ethics of sports journalism practice from a Christian world-view are applied to the media marketplace through discussion and project-driven experience. Prerequisite(s): 106, 107, 231. Note(s): JOUR 220 and 235 are recommended. Fee: $10. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 303 - Convergent Production Deadline production for the Web using news, features and sports reporting approaches. Students learn techniques for effectively combining writing, still photos, video clips, audio files, and interactive media elements to produce contextual coverage of breaking events and trends affecting the Biola campus and/or the surrounding region. Students rotate responsibilities for various pieces of the convergent product. Prerequisite(s): 106, 107; 230 or 231. Fee: $20. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 305 - Database Journalism Laboratory, lecture and discussion course in advanced principles of identifying news, its sources and the connection of issues with trends. Course emphasizes in-depth (documentary-style) interviewing, variable deadline writing, introductory use of and analysis of online and retrievable databases, and other online resources for journalism and public relations. Fee: $20. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
JOUR 307 - Social Media, SEO and Digital Strategy An introductory course providing students with the media tools and grasp of marketing-related media theory needed for effective digital communications in businesses and organizations. Course content will cover the basic social media platforms and their uses from an organizational standpoint; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools and methods; and digital strategy for online advertising, analytics and website user trending. Upon completion, students will be equipped to create digital communication strategies, understanding the platforms and tools available along with methods to measure effectiveness for a variety of audiences. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 315 - Religion, Culture and Media 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. Prerequisite(s): 106, 107. Fee: $10. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 332 - Publication Editing and Management 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. Prerequisite(s): 106. Fee: $50. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 333 - Travel Video Practicum 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. Prerequisite(s): 106, 236. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 334 - Producing and Writing for Broadcast News 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 news package. Prerequisite(s): 106, 236. Fee: $30. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 335 - Magazine and Free-Lance Writing 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. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 337 - Intermediate Broadcast Production 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. Fee: $80. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 347 - Photojournalism I 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. Prerequisite(s): 220. Fee: $80. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. JOUR 348 - Publication Design Examines the trends in publication design as they impact newspapers, magazines, newsletters, Internet publications, books and more. It is expected that students have a basic ability with the Adobe Suite of products. Emphasis is on the design of cohesive multi-page publications. 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 publication design. Prerequisite(s): 249. Fee: $35. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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