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JRN 402 Advanced Media Graphics and Visual Communication

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)

JRN 404 Law of Mass Communication

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.

JRN 409 Independent Study

Individual study under faculty direction. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Senior standing.

Corequisites

None.

JRN 417WI Sports Reporting

Critical examination and reporting of sports events. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: JRN 202.

Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 420 Location Lighting Techniques

Use of camera and lighting equipment on location. Prerequisite: JRN 220.

Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 422 The Picture Story

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, JRN 320.

Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 423 Online Visual Storytelling

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.

JRN 430WI Magazine, Feature, and Freelance Writing

Experience in writing, producing and marketing feature stories and magazine projects. Submission of projects for publication is required of each student. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: JRN 202. Recommended: JRN 203.



Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 441 Data Journalism

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, JRN 203.

Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 445 Multimedia Reporting Capstone

Apply knowledge and skills learned in the program to complete two significant multimedia reporting projects. Discussion of latest industry issues and trends. Prerequisites: JRN 340; JRN 312WI for journalism majors or JRN 423 for photojournalism majors.

Credits
3(3-0)

JRN 448 Journalism Practicum

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.

JRN 449 Journalism Internship

Experience in 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. Course requires affiliation agreement.

Credits
3(Spec)

JRN 460 Social Media Practicum, Portfolio and Plan

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.

JRN 497 Special Studies

Consideration of subjects not listed in the regular course offerings. Repeatable when content does not duplicate previous special topics studies.

Credits
1-6(Spec)