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Broadcast Journalism
Preparation of materials for presentation through the broadcast/cable media with emphasis on news writing for oral presentation by studio anchors and field reporters. Course examines issues facing the profession of broadcast journalism, radio, and TV reporting techniques and news program formats.
Business Communication
Study and practice in the major forms of spoken and written communication in the context of businesses and other professional organizational settings.
Data Journalism
This course teaches data analysis and interactive deployment of the World Wide Web and other digital platforms. Students will learn to analyze data for journalistic work and will be expected to create and deploy database-driven applications.
Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics
An examination of the concept of freedom of expression, its philosophical roots, its application of contemporary issues in communication, and of the basics of moral philosophy (ethics) and moral reasoning.
Fundamentals of Newsgathering
Skill development in gathering facts and other material for, and in preparation of, news stories in a variety of genres across platforms. Focus on gathering information from multiple sources, analyzing and organizing information for dissemination, and presenting the most pertinent facts clearly and cohesively to multiple media outlets.
Information Graphics and Visualization
Introduction to informal graphic procedures and practices as they pertain to print and online media. Layout and design typography, mechanical production techniques, and production vocabulary will be an integral part of this course.
Intermediate Electronic Media Production
Planning and execution of complex field, studio, and multimedia production in a variety of lengths and formats. High level skills in television control room situations and non-linear editing will be used to produce audio, video, and online content.
Introduction to Electronic Media
Introduction to the theory, process, and procedure of electronic media production. Lecture and laboratory are included.
Introduction to Electronic Media Production
Introduction to the theory, process, and procedure of electronic media production. Lecture and laboratory are included.
Media Research and Analysis
Survey of qualitative and quantitative research methods used to collect and analyze data on media audiences. Course also covers metrics used by media industries. Practice in conducting small-scale audience measurement is included.
Public Speaking
Introduction to effective audience communication including theory and extensive practice in oral presentations.
Television News Reporting
Gathering and preparation of news stories for presentation in news programs. Includes field reporting, editing, preparation of visual and aural elements, writing, producing and performing for on-air presentation.
Television Performance
Introduction to communication concepts and skills involved in on-camera duties such as anchoring, interviewing and live reporting.
Web Design
This course covers the basic aspects of interaction design and web development, focusing on production processes. It provides an overview of web design concepts including usability, accessibility, information architecture, basic animation, and graphic design; all discussed in the context of the web environment. This course further offers an introduction to fundamental and emerging web trends.
Writing for the Digital Age
This course provides students with an understanding of writing styles appropriate for communicating in the digital age, with particular emphasis on grammar, spelling, syntax and clarity. It provides a solid foundation for further practice and specialization in various types of multimedia communication.