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JRN 201 - News Writing & Reporting I 3
JRN 213 - Print Media Graphics 3
JRN 234 - Mass Media in Society 3
JRN 236 - Photojournalism I 3
MDA 271 - Video Production I 3
JRN 261 - The Herald 3
(6 semesters: 3/zero cr., 3/1 cr.)
JRN 380 - Internships 6
JRN 400 - Senior Seminar Project 3
JRN 401 - Mass Media Law 3
Subtotal = 30 hrs
JRN 238 - Photojournalism II 3
JRN 238 - Photojournalism II 3
JRN 301 - Color News Photography 3
JRN 302 - Photo editing 3
JRN 303 - Photography Studio Techniques 3
JRN 313 - Feature Writing 3
JRN 319 - Online Media 3
JRN 404 - Seminar in News Photography 3
MDA 282 - Video Production II 3
Subtotal = 24 hrs
PHOTOJOURNALISM COURSES
JRN 236 Photojournalism I
A beginning course in still photography, with emphasis on the development of photojournalistic skills. Instruction covers basic photographic concepts, camera handling, and the aesthetics of photography.
JRN 238 Photojournalism II
An advanced course in color and B/W still photography, with emphasis on further development of photojournalistic skills. Instruction covers photo essays, sports event photography, advanced light and composition facets of news photography. Prerequisite: JRN 236
JRN 301 Color News Photography
Students acquire skills in the use of color photography software, Adobe Photoshop, a very advanced, in-depth program. Prerequisite: JRN 236
JRN 302 Photo Editing
Use and preparation of photographs for the print media; mastery of software for editing photographs. Prerequisite: JRN 236
JRN 303 Photographny Studio Techniques
Use of a camera in a controlled environment, studio lighting for photographs used in advertising, newspapers, magazines, public relations and marketing brochures and campaigns. Prerequisite: JRN 236
JRN 404 Seminar in News Photography
Field experience of the photograph as a means of communicating information, ideas and opinion in single photographs, photo pages and photo stories. Prerequisite: Junior status, with permission of instructor.