JRN - Journalism
Understanding the influence of media and society. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to journalism as a social, cultural, political, technological, and economic force; a professional field; an academic discipline, unit and program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An in-depth exploration of first-person story-telling and its influence on revealing the silent human experience. Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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
1-3(Spec)
Gathering, processing and writing information and opinion on current matters using professional standards and formats in news, public relations and advertising. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 101 (C or better) or ENG 103/109 (C or better) or ELI 198 (C or better) or ENG 201 (C or better).
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 101 (C or better) or ENG 103/ENG 109 (C or better) or ELI 198 (C or better) or ENG 201 (C or better)
Corequisites
None.
Acquiring, comprehending, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information by solving journalistic problems in a variety of cases and from multiple perspectives. Pre/Co-Requisite: JRN 202. Quantitative Reasoning.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An in-depth exploration of the news environment and the forces that shape news within the context of civic and global citizenship. Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines video games as a mass medium, analyzes their social and cultural impact and explores current video game trends, including their uses by mass media industries. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Camera operation, producing and processing of photographs for media use.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Select, use and analyze social media to build relationships, network, distribute messages and develop strategies for organizations. Prerequisite: JRN 105 with a C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 105 with a C or better
Corequisites
None.
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)
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
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.
Copy editing, headline writing and design and layout. Prerequisite: JRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 202
Corequisites
None.
Use and preparation of photographs for the print media. Prerequisite:
JRN 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 220
Corequisites
None.
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.
Coverage of business, economic, consumer and personal finance issues. Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
Advanced techniques of multimedia graphics, digital publishing, and visual design for media industries including advertising, journalism and public relations. Prerequisite:
JRN 302.
Credits
3(3-0)
Principles and case studies of mass communication law.. Prerequisites: JRN 101 or JRN 102 or JRN 105; junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 101 or JRN 102 or JRN 105; junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
Individual study under faculty direction. Prerequisite: senior standing.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Senior standing.
Corequisites
None.
Critical examination and reporting of sports events. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: JRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 202
Corequisites
None.
Use of camera in a controlled environment, studio lighting and basic studio operation. Prerequisite:
JRN 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 220
Corequisites
None.
Extensive use of the multiple-picture project to develop skills in visual storytelling, caption writing, and ethics. Digital SLR camera and external hard drive required. Prerequisites:
JRN 220, 320.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 220, JRN 320
Corequisites
None.
Online storytelling for the photojournalist. Multimedia production combining still photography, audio, and video with the intended purpose of publishing on the Web. Prerequisites:
JRN 220; 56 credits completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 220; 56 credits completed
Corequisites
None.
Experience in writing and marketing newspaper features and magazine articles. Submission of manuscripts for publication is required of each student in the course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: JRN 202, 203.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 202, JRN 203
Corequisites
None.
Advanced techniques of digital journalism production using current media tools and software. Prerequisites: JRN 202, 340 with a C or better in each course. Recommended: JRN 203, 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 202, JRN 340 with a C or better in each course
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to data journalism that involves the investigating and reporting of news by prospecting for, analyzing, graphing, and mapping data from online databases. Prerequisites: JRN 202, 203.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 202, JRN 203
Corequisites
None.
Advanced principles and techniques of online multimedia news and feature packages including writing and reporting, text, photos, interactive graphics, audio, video, other forms of multimedia. Prerequisites: JRN 340, JRN 312WI for journalism majors; JRN 340, JRN 423 for photojournalism majors.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 340, JRN 312WI for journalism majors; JRN 340, JRN 423 for photojournalism majors.
Corequisites
None.
Applying various online journalism theory and skills, such as web design, audio and video production, and photography to publish a web magazine as a group. Prerequisite: JRN 202.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
JRN 202
Corequisites
None.
Experience in online journalism under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: Junior standing; prior approval of internship director.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Junior standing; prior approval of internship director
Corequisites
None.
A supervised, eight-week practicum for integrating social media into an organization's communications. Prerequisites: JRN 370 with a C or better. Written authorization (CMU approved forms) is required from the faculty advisor and on-site practicum supervisor prior to the start of the course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 370 with a C or betterWritten authorization (CMU approved forms) is required from the faculty advisor and on-site practicum supervisor prior to the start of the course
Corequisites
None.
Appropriate title to be listed when offered.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of the role of mass communication in society through the exploration of issues, ethics, trends and decision-making processes. Prerequisite: senior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
senior standing
Corequisites
None.
Coverage of government and other public issues. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: JRN 203, 312.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 203, JRN 312
Corequisites
None.
Experience at news organizations under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
junior standing; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Advanced experience and individual instruction in photography. Prerequisites:
JRN 220,
JRN 320.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
JRN 220, JRN 320
Corequisites
None.
Field experience of the photograph as a means of communicating information, ideas and opinions.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Photojournalism experience under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied to journalism major or minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
junior standing; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Experience in public relations under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
junior standing and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Appropriate title to be listed when offered.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.