JOU 110                       NEWSPAPER PRODUCTIONS

                                                            By Request

This course is designed for the journalism and non-journalism major who is interested in producing for the student publication, The Tempo.  The student may focus on a wide area of activities, including writing, photojournalism, advertising, or layout. 

Credit:  1 hour – One lecture hour per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

JOU 114                       INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION

                                                            Fall

This survey course is designed for the journalism and the non-journalism major.  It addresses the various types of mass communication and their impact on society through the evolution of their earliest, most “primitive” forms to the electronic forms of today.  The primary focus will be exploring how media messages affect our culture.  Students will also concentrate on the media’s freedoms and the media’s social responsibilities.

Credit:  3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

JOU 115                       NEWS REPORTING I

T                                  Fall/Spring

This class is designed to introduce the basics of print journalism.  Emphasis is placed upon writing news stories.  Students learn to collect facts, write, edit, and proofread stories.  The class writes for the student newspaper.  Typing is required for all work.

Credit:  3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

JOU 116                       NEWS REPORTING II

T                                  Spring

This class is a continuation of JOU 115.  More emphasis is placed upon interviewing techniques and writing stories after conducting interviews.  Public relations and publicity writing are also taught in this course.  The class writes for the student newspaper.  Typing is required for all work.

Credit:  3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  News Reporting I-JOU 115

 

JOU 211                       INTRODUCTION TO FEATURE WRITING

T                                  Fall/Spring

This course emphasizes writing and reporting for the print media with a special emphasis on serial writing and investigative reporting.  These students write for the college newspaper.  Typing is required for all work.

Credit:  3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  News Reporting I-JOU 115 and/or News Reporting II-JOU 116

 

JOU 212                       FEATURE WRITING II

T                                  Fall/Spring

This class will focus on the study and written practice of writing feature stories for any print media.  The course allows the flexibility to write about topics of interest.

Credit:  3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Feature Writing-JOU 211

 

JOU 213                       INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT

T                                  Fall/Spring

In this course, emphasis is placed upon the application of journalistic skills to publications productions.  It includes editing, layout, photography, advertising, and business management.

Credit:  1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

JOU 214                       INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN

T                                  Fall/Spring

This course is a continuation of JOU 213.  It includes editing, layout, photography, advertising, and business management.  More emphasis is placed on online publications.

Credit:  3 hours - Three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Introduction to Layout- JOU 213

 

JOU 215                       PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION III

T                                  Fall/Spring

This course is an application of journalistic skills to publications production that includes news gathering, writing, editing, layout, photography, advertising, and business management.

Credit:  1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Introduction to Graphic Design-JOU 214

 

JOU 216                       PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION IV

T                                  Fall/Spring

This course is a continuation of JOU 115.  Emphasis is placed on feature writing and columns.  Public relations and publicity writing is also taught.  These students write for the college newspaper.  Typing is required for all work.

Credit:  1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Publications Production III-JOU 215

 

JOU 217                       MAGAZINE PRODUCTION I

                        T                                  By Request

This course will introduce students to practical aspects of magazine production, including, but not limited to, advertising, layout, publicity and definition of writing, photography and art styles for design purposes.

Credit:  1 hour - One lecture hour per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

 

JOU 218                       MAGAZINE PRODUCTION II

T                                  By Request

This course will be a continuation of JOU 217-Magazine Production I and will build upon the practical aspects of magazine production, including, but not limited to, advertising, layout, publicity and definition of writing, photography and art styles for design purposes.

Credit:  1 hour - One lecture hour per week.

Prerequisite(s):  JOU 217-Magazine Production I.

 

JOU 220                       INTRODUCTION TO COPY EDITING

                                                            Spring

This introductory copy editing course focuses on three primary areas: proofreading text, writing headlines, and arranging layout copy.   The student will practice editing skills and contribute to the student publication, The Tempo.  Not only will the course demonstrate the importance of correct AP style, grammar, and mechanics, but it will also focus on news judgment.

Credit:  3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  News Reporting I-JOU 115 and Introduction to Layout-JOU 213.