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JRN 302 Media Graphics and Visual Communication

Principles and techniques for creating and distributing media graphics for Marketing, Advertising, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Branding, Journalism, and other media industries. Identical to STC 302. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: 26 credit hours completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

STC 302

JRN 312WI Reporting

Skills in gathering, evaluating and writing news. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: JRN 202, 203; ENG 201.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

JRN 202, JRN 203; ENG 201

Corequisites

None.

JRN 315 Editing

Copy editing, headline writing and design and layout. Prerequisite: JRN 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

JRN 202

Corequisites

None.

JRN 320 Photo Editing

Use and preparation of photographs for the print media. Prerequisite: JRN 220.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

JRN 220

Corequisites

None.

JRN 340 Introduction to Digital Journalism

Survey of current theories, issues and trends of the digital journalism environment, and introduction of digital journalism production using current media tools and software. Prerequisites: JRN 202 with a C or better or JRN 361 with a C or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

JRN 202 with a C or better or STC 361 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

JRN 348WI Business Journalism

Coverage of business, economic, consumer and personal finance issues. Writing Intensive.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

JRN 370 Social Media Legal and Ethical Issues

Students investigate and analyze legal and ethical issues in social media to develop appropriate standards and policies for an organization. Prerequisite: JRN 250 with a C or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

JRN 250 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

JRN 372 The Asian Media and Cross-cultural Mass Communication

Analysis of Asian media systems and historical, economic, political and cultural factors shaping those systems. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

JRN 380 Racial and Cultural Diversity: Mass Media's Role

Critical, historical and contemporary examination of African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and gender stereotypes in mass media. Self- portrayals by these groups using mass media. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

JRN 390 Sports Photography

Designed for beginning or intermediate photographers who want to improve their sports and action photography skills. Prerequisite: JRN 220.

Credits
3(1-2)

Prerequisites

JRN 220

Corequisites

None

JRN 397 Special Topics

Each course offering covers a selected journalism topic using readings, media examples, lecture, discussion, and research as appropriate. May be repeated when topic is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering.

Credits
1-6(Spec)