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Introduction to Mass Communications • Newspaper Production • Newswriting & Reporting • Photojournalism
JOUR 21 • INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Class Hours: 54 lecture • 3 UNITS • SPRING 2009 • WED/FRI 10:00 to 11:20 A.M. • Room 5009
This course is designed principally as a survey of the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, televisioin, motion pictures, books, the internet/web and new technologies. The course will include study of mass communication theories, the effect of new technologies on society and the history of mass communication media. Students will research and analyze current mass media phenomena and will produce a term paper or research project reflecting their discoveries.
JOUR 24 • NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total • 2 UNITS • SPRING 2009 • WED/FRI 1:00 to 2:50 P.M. • Room 5009
Designed as a practicum in print production, primarily newspaper. Students will be required to work for a print publication, typically the college newspaper, The Lance. Instructional topics include advanced newswriting (first semester), principles of editing (second semester), publication design (third semester), and management issues (fourth semester). The two-hour instructional component is a mix of lectures, discussion and group work. The lab component will include staff meetings for the college print production. Assessment in the course is based on mastery of the instructional content and quality of work done for a print publication. Students are required to keep files of their published work during the semester. Students who work for a print publication other than the Shasta College Lance must sign up for 1 to 2 units of work site learning to be taken concurrently with Jour 24. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments, since course content varies and skills are enhanced by repetition and practice.
JOUR 27 • NEWSWRITING & REPORTING
Class Hours: 54 lab total • 3 UNITS • SPRING 2009 • MON 6-8:50 p.m. • Room 5009
Instruction and practice in writing news stories, feature articles, journalistic interviews, critical reviews and editorials. Prepares students for writing and reporting in mass media environments including: newspapers, television and radio news organizations, magazines, public relations agencies, Internet news services and other telecommunications media.
PHOTOJOURNALISM • JOUR 29
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total • 2 UNITS • SCHEDULED FOR FALL 2009 • Meets Wed/Fri 10 to 11:50 a.m. • Room 5009
Theory and practice of photography for the print media, including college publications and publicity. Picture-taking and digital procedures.
