Journalism
JRN 101 3 Credits
Introduction to Mass Communications (h)
History and principles of mass communications and the role of
information media in American society. Introduction to professional
aspects of mass communications, including print and broadcast. Also
available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JRN 102 3 Credits
Introduction to Broadcasting (h)
Principles of broadcasting as they relate to the people of the
United States, including history, government involvement and social
effects. Also available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 105 3 Credits
History of the Cinema (h)
History and development of the medium of film in the United States
and abroad during the last 100 years. Content will vary each semester.
Also available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Year
JRN 201 3 Credits
Writing for the Media (h)
Basic journalism writing, including information gathering, grammar,
word use and style, news story structure, interviewing techniques,
headline writing and writing for broadcast news. Emphasis on student
mastery of clear, concise writing. Available via audioconferencing.
(Prerequisite: ENGL 111X or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 203 3 Credits
Basic Photography (h)
Photography fundamentals, including use of an adjustable camera,
film and exposure techniques, filters, flash techniques, and an introduction
to color. Darkroom procedures including black and white film processing
and printing, photograph design and composition. Students must have
use of an adjustable camera. Laboratory fee: $50.00. (2 + 3)
Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 215 3 Credits
Radio Production
Sound production techniques for radio and television. Emphasis
on writing, recording, control room techniques and editing. Lab fee:
$50.00. (2 + 3) Offered Fall
JRN 217 3 Credits
Introduction to the Study of Film (h)
(Cross-listed with ENGL 217)
An appreciation course designed to introduce the student to the various forms
of cinematic art with special emphasis on humanistic and artistic aspects.
(Prerequisite: ENGL 111X.) (2 + 2) Offered Spring
JRN 240 3 Credits
Foreign Corresponding (h)
The U.S. tradition of "objective” journalism holds
sway in very few countries. How did these varying approaches develop,
and what do they mean for how Americans report overseas and how foreign
journalists report about us? (3 + 0) Offered Spring
JRN 250 3 Credits
Website Design
Create website projects. Includes the Internet, design, multimedia
and the incorporation of text, sound, images, animation and video.
Lab fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites: Familiarity with the World Wide
Web, Internet browsers, the Macintosh operating system, and image
editing software, or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Spring
JRN 300 1-3 Credits
Internship
Practical experience working with campus media, individual media-related
projects for business or media, or in a professional media environment.
(Prerequisite: JRN 301W or permission of instructor.) (1 + 6)
Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 301W 3 Credits
News Reporting and Writing (h)
Finding and getting the story, writing the lead, developing story
structure, writing on deadline, editing copy, writing headlines and
captions, cropping and sizing pictures, and writing for broadcast
news. Laboratory fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X and ENGL 211X
or ENGL 213X. Junior standing or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 308 3 Credits
Film Criticism (h)
Theoretical approaches to viewing, analyzing and evaluating film
and television program content. Also available via Independent Learning.
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Year
JRN 311W 3 Credits
Magazine Article Writing (h)
Learn to identify great article ideas, turn them into finished
products and pitch them to magazine editors. Workshops and extensive
instructor feedback. May be repeated once for additional credit.
Lab fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL
213X; JRN 301; or permission of instructor.) Also available via Independent
Learning. (2 + 1) Offered Spring
JRN 323 3 Credits
Editing for Journalists
Tricks of the trade, including copyediting; writing headlines
and captions; basic page design using computers; and thinking like
the editor-in-chief. Lab fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: JRN 301 or permission
of instructor; junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JRN 324 3 Credits
Typography and Publication Design
Typography, layout and design, coupled with a study of the methods
of printing production. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.) (2 + 2) Offered Spring
JRN 326 3 Credits
Principles of Advertising
(Cross-listed with BA 326)
Advertising including strategy, media use, creation and production of advertisements
and measurement of advertising effectiveness. (Prerequisite: Junior standing.)
Also available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Year
JRN 340 3 Credits
Mass Media and Society (s)
Focus is on the role and significance of the mass media in modern
society. Course examines relationship between mass media, business
and government. Also development of mass communication theory and
research, and growing role of the Internet. (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring
JRN 347 3 Credits
Lighting Design (h)
(Cross-listed with ART 347 and THR 347)
Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting design. The student will conduct
practical experiments and design projects applying the experience gained from
the experiments. Student will spend approximately $40 for materials for this
class. (Prerequisite: THR 343 or permission of instructor. May be taken concurrently
with THR 343.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
JRN 350 3 Credits
Adobe Photoshop
Create images that go beyond traditional photo editing and into
the realm of painting with depth and color manipulation. Includes
use of a computer, scanner, analog images and digital camera. Includes
ethical and copyright issues of photography manipulation. Lab fee:
$75.00. (Prerequisite: JRN 250. Recommended: Advanced knowledge of
the Macintosh operating system.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall,
Spring
JRN 368 3 Credits
Topics in American Film History
(Cross-listed with HIST 368)
An in-depth study of American film and how it shapes and warps popular perceptions
of America’s past. A historical contrast according to Hollywood with
the views and interpretations of historians. Content will vary depending on
the specific genre or period of focus, such as World War II, the Vietnam War,
the Great Depression, the Cold War and development of the west, etc. Course
may be repeated for credit when content varies. (Prerequisites: Junior standing
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 371O 3 Credits
Digital Photography and Pixel Painting
(Cross-listed with ART 371O)
An introduction to the world of digital imaging with applications in fine and
commercial art. It is expected that students will become competent at creating
real-looking images of impossible subjects as well as detecting their creation
by others. The varied ethical issues engendered by this expertise will be addressed
in depth. Students will be required to gain proficiency in visual design for
electronic and print publication. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: COMM
131X or 141X; Macintosh OS or Windows OS experience with graphic applications;
and one college level studio art course.) (1 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 380O 3 Credits
Women, Minorities and the Media (h)
(Cross-listed with WMS 380O)
Examination of how women and minorities are portrayed in the mass media, the
employment of women and minorities in the media, as well as how accurately
the media reflects our society demographically. Presented from a feminist,
multi-culturalist perspective using a broad feminist analysis encompassing
issues of gender as well as class, race, age and sexual orientation. (Prerequisite:
COMM 131X or 141X; junior standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JRN 390 3 Credits
Web Design for Journalists (h)
Advanced web design as it relates to online publishing and journalism
with a study of methods of cascading style sheets, content management
systems, forms, javascript and multimedia. Course fee: $50. (Prerequisite:
JRN 250 or permission of instructor.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall
JRN 400 1–3 Credits
Professional Media Internship
Practical training in a supervised, professional media environment.
Participation at an approved publication, TV or radio station, or
other media-related business or non-profit organization is required.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.) (1 + 6)
Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 401 3 Credits
Beat Reporting
Intensive training in developing and covering a news beat (chosen
by the student) and the basics of common news beats: police, courts
and government. Includes cultivating sources, explaining complicated
stories, reporting trends, improving interviewing techniques and
employing advanced writing skills. Writing for publication encouraged.
Laboratory fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: JRN 301.) (2 + 2)
Offered Fall
JRN 402 3 Credits
Advanced Photography (h)
Continuation of JRN 203. Emphasis on continuing development of
photographic skills by application of basic technical skills to a
variety of areas of photography. Laboratory fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite:
JRN 203 or permission of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Fall
JRN 403 3 Credits
Color Photography (h)
Techniques of exposing and printing color negatives. Color theory
in photography, advanced electronic flash techniques and studio work.
Laboratory fee: $50. (Prerequisite: JRN 203 or permission of instructor.)
(2 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 404 3 Credits
Photojournalism I (h)
Fundamentals of visual communication through photography; issues
and techniques of modern photojournalism; news, features, sports
and the photo essay assignments as encountered at a daily newspaper;
preparation of photographs for publication. Students must have basic
35mm camera equipment. Laboratory fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: JRN
203 or permission of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Fall
JRN 405 3 Credits
Advanced Photography Seminar (h)
(Stacked with JRN 605)
Advanced discussion of photojournalism and photographic topics. Topics range
from the photographic essay to the history of photography and working in series.
Weekly classroom meetings supplemented by field, studio and darkroom sessions.
Laboratory fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: Two or more of JRN 402, JRN 403, JRN
404 and permission of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
JRN 406 3 Credits
Photojournalism II
Continuation of Photojournalism I. Emphasis on developing skills
in photo essay and documentary photography and working as a freelance
photojournalist. Seminar-style class includes work with film and
digital equipment. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisite: JRN 404.)
(2 + 2) Offered Alternate Spring
JRN 408 3 Credits
Media Management
Overview of media management, including management theories,
media competition, media research, regulatory issues of concern to
managers, organizational planning and future trends in media. Case
studies in practical problem solving techniques. (Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered
As Demand Warrants
JRN 411W 3 Credits
Writing for a Living (h)
Writing advanced prose for publication in books or magazines.
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Laboratory
fee: $50.00. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or 213X; JRN 311;
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Year
JRN 413 3 Credits
Mass Media Law and Regulation (s)
Common law, statutory law and administrative law that affects
the mass media, including libel, copyright, access to the media,
constitutional problems, privacy, shield laws and broadcast regulations.
(Prerequisite: JRN 301 or permission of instructor.) Also available
via Independent Learning. (3 + 0) Offered Fall
JRN 421 3 Credits
Journalism in Perspective (h)
Seminar-style exploration of the ethical, finanacial, corporate
and international trends tugging at American journalism. (Prerequisite:
Junior standing.) Also available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0)
Offered Spring
JRN 424 3 Credits
Magazine Production
Writing, photography, editing, design, layout, advertising, and
circulation through the editing and publication of a magazine under
journalism faculty supervision. (Prerequisite: JRN 301.) (2 + 3)
Offered Alternate Year
JRN 433 3 Credits
Public Relations (h)
Strategic communication problem solving for businesses, organizations
and institutions. Examines roles of public relations management,
publicity, media relations, market research, crisis management, communication
theories and related topics. Includes social, ethical and regulatory
environments that impact the field. (Prerequisite: JRN 301 or permission
of instructor.) Also available via independent learning. (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Year
JRN 440 3 Credits
Ethics and Reporting in the Far North
(Stacked with JRN 640 and NORS 640)
Historical overview of media coverage of the northern frontier with focus on
journalistic ethics. Comparison made to media climate in third world countries.
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Year
JRN 444W 3 Credits
Investigative Reporting (h)
Advanced reporting of news with emphasis on public affairs. Develops
sophisticated news judgment, writing and investigative reporting
skills for print and electronic media. Lab fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites:
ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X; JRN 301 and 401; junior
standing; or permission of instructor.) (2 + 2) Offered
Spring
JRN 451O 4 Credits
Television Production
Television studio production, floor directing, audio, camera,
staging, lighting and switching. Materials fee: $60.00. (Prerequisite:
COMM 131X or 141X; JRN 215; or permission of instructor.) (2 + 5)
Offered Fall
JRN 452W 3 Credits
Radio and Television News Writing
Overview of radio and television news writing. Emphasis on intensive
news writing practice, including interviewing techniques, ethical
issues and current controversies, and structure of television and
radio news operations. Lab fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X;
ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X; JRN 301, or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
JRN 453 3 Credits
Television News Reporting
Electronic news gathering using videotape equipment, scriptwriting,
location sound recording, interview techniques, editing, videography
and other aspects of field news reporting. Materials fee: $50.00.
(Prerequisites: JRN 451 and JRN 452. JRN 452 may be taken concurrently
with JRN 453.) (2 + 2) Offered Spring
JRN 454 3 Credits
Advanced TV News Production
In-depth experience with television news production including
electronic newsgathering. Emphasis on producing broadcast quality
news footage and packages. Materials fee: $60.00. (Prerequisites:
JRN 451, 452 and 453.) (1 + 6) Offered Fall
JRN 456 3 Credits
(Stacked with JRN 656)
Science Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (h)
Students write and analyze science articles aimed at the general public. Course
work includes writing and reading assignments, class workshops and conferences
with the instructor. Emphasis on recognizing, finding and developing science
stories; structuring articles; capturing reader interest; maintaining accuracy
and getting published. Scientists are welcome, but science background not necessary.
Repeatable once for additional credit with permission of instructor. Course
fee: $50. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X or 213X, JRN 301 or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 460 3 Credits
History of German Film (h)
(Cross-listed with GER 460)
In-depth study of a representative selection of films from the 1920’s
to the present, taught in English and German (films will be in German with
English subtitles). Students of German will have a special discussion session
in German and will do reading and writing in German. (Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
JRN 471O 3 Credits
Two and Three Dimensional Computer Design
(Cross-listed with ART 471O)
An introduction to the world of 2 and 3 dimensional computer design and typography
with applications in fine and commercial art. It is expected that the students
will become competent at creating 2 and 3 dimensional objects. Students will
be required to gain proficiency in visual design for electronic and print publication.
Animation of the various components of a 3-D model will be introduced. Materials
fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; Macintosh OS or Windows OS
experience with graphic applications; and one college level studio art course.)
(1 + 4) Offered Spring
JRN 472O 3 Credits
Visualization and Animation (h)
(Cross-listed with ART 472O)
An introduction to visualization and animation with applications in fine and
commercial art and science. Students will produce a series of three dimensional
animation projects which will introduce them to the tools and concepts used
by animation and visualization professionals. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites:
ART 471 or equivalent; COMM 131X or 141X; and UNIX experience. May be repeated
for credit.) (1 + 4) Offered Spring
JRN 484 3 Credits
Multimedia Theory and Practice (h)
(Stacked with JRN 684 and ART 684 and cross-listed with ART 484)
Study of theory and techniques needed to produce multimedia with a special
project for a university or community agency as the required final. For the
purpose of this course multimedia is defined as computer based, user-driven
products with audio, visual and text components and also video or film where
appropriate. Materials fee: $75.00. (Prerequisites: Understanding of computer
graphics (programs like Illustrator, Freehand, etc.) plus some mastery of a
specialty like writing, art or television production. (2 + 3) Offered
Spring
JRN 486 3 Credits
Media Literacy (h)
(Cross-listed with ED 486)
Media literacy promotes the critical thinking skills that empower people to
make independent judgments and informed decisions in response to information
conveyed through the channels of mass communications. Emphasis on the role
of teachers in developing young students into critical viewers, listeners and
readers of media. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: Junior
standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
JRN 490 3 Credits
Online Publication: "Extreme Alaska”
Using the department’s multimedia Newsroom facilities,
senior-level students work on a team, under the guidance of an instructor,
to publish an online publication. Students are expected to show subtantial
initiative and creativity as they make use of the skills they have
acquired in other journalism courses. Course may be repeated once
for credit. Course fee: $75. (Prerequisite: JRN 301 and Senior standing
or permission of instructor.) (2 + 2) Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 601 3 Credits
Communication Research Methodologies
(Cross-listed with COMM 601)
Introduction to the range of methodologies used to produce both practical and
theoretic knowledge in the discipline. Presents the relationships between scientific
questions, appropriate selection of methodology and types of knowledge products.
Note: 601 is a required core course for the master’s degree in Professional
Communication. (Next offered: 2005-06.) (3 + 0)
JRN 605 3 Credits
Advanced Photography Seminar
(Stacked with JRN 405)
Advanced discussion of photojournalism and photographic topics with field,
studio and darkroom sessions. Topics will range from the photographic essay
to the history of photography and working in series. Weekly classroom meeting
will be supplemented by field, studio and darkroom sessions. Materials fee:
$50.00. (Prerequisites: Two or more of JRN 402, JRN 403, JRN 404 and permission
of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
JRN 611 3 Credits
Advanced Writing for Publication
An intensive writing course focused on producing books and in-depth
magazine features. Emphasis will be on writing, editing and research.
The business and legal aspects of becoming an author will also be
covered. Laboratory fee: $50.00. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing;
JRN 311 or JRN 301 or comparable upper division English courses or
permission of instructor.) (3 + 3) Offered Spring
JRN 613 3 Credits
Advanced Mass Media Law and Regulation
Seminar on current issues, legal opinions and legislative actions
which directly affect the mass media. Special emphasis on technological
evolution, corporate growth and deregulation of administrative media
law. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing.) (3 + 0) Offered
Fall
JRN 625 3 Credits
Communication Theory
(Cross-listed with COMM 625)
Communication 625 is a required course for the master’s degree in Professional
Communication. The course is designed to acquaint students with both the historical
evolution of the discipline against the backdrop of the evolution of the social
sciences and with the theoretical perspectives of knowledge-building that have
marked that disciplinary evolution. Students will learn the contextual interconnectedness
of philosophy and theory. Finally, Communication Theory will also make the
essential connections between theoretical perspectives and their professional
uses. (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
JRN 633 3 Credits
Public Relations Theory and Practice
Course examines theory, practice and research in public relations.
Emphasis on public relations in business, industry, government institutions
and nonprofit organizations, as well as the role of public relations
in American mass media. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Year
JRN 640 3 Credits
Ethics and Reporting in the Far North
(Stacked with JRN 440 and cross-listed with NORS 640)
Historical overview of media coverage of the northern frontier with focus on
journalistic ethics. Comparison made to media climate in third world countries.
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Year
JRN 641 3 Credits
Comparative Media Studies
Historical development of different mass communication systems
around the globe. The relationship between press philosophies and
their practical implementation. Mass communication systems of selected
countries as representative examples of generalized systems. (Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Year
JRN 656 3 Credits
(Stacked with JRN 456)
Science Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
Students write and analyze science articles aimed at the general public. Course
work includes writing and reading assignments, class workshops and conferences
with the instructor. Emphasis on recognizing, finding and developing science
stories; structuring articles; capturing reader interest; maintaining accuracy
and getting published. Scientists are welcome, but science background not necessary.
Repeatable once for additional credit with permission of instructor. Course
fee: $50.(Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
JRN 661 1 Credit
Mentored Teaching in Journalism
Mentored teaching provides consistent contact on course-related
issues between teaching assistants and mentoring faculty. (Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Professional Communications M.A. degree program,
and journalism track teaching assistantship award. Note: Teaching
assistants are required to be enrolled in a mentored teaching section
while teaching. May be repeated up to four times for credit.) (1 + 0 + 2)
Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 680 3 Credits
Diversity and Media
Examination of how women and minorities are portrayed in the
mass media, the employment of women and minorities in the media,
as well as how accurately the media reflects our society demographically.
Presented from a feminist, multicultural perspective using a broad
feminist analysis encompassing issues of gender as well as class,
race, age and sexual orientation. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
JRN 684 3 Credits
Multimedia Theory and Practice
(Stacked with JRN 484 and ART 484 and cross-listed with ART 684)
Study of theory and techniques needed to produce multimedia with a special
project for some university or community agency as the required final. Industry
is still debating the definition of multimedia but for the purpose of this
course we define it as computer based, user-driven products with audio, visual,
and text components and also video or film where appropriate. Materials fee:
$75.00. (Prerequisites: Understanding of computer graphics [programs like Illustrator,
Freehand, Etc.] plus some mastery of a specialty like writing, art, or television
production.) (3 + 3) Offered Spring
JRN 685 3 Credits
Publishing, Production and Theory
Writing, editing and production techniques for high school publication.
Topics: desktop publishing, basic and electronic photography, advertising
management and legal liabilities. Examination of value of First Amendment
to a democratic government. Requires access to a computer. UA computer
network provides network to other teachers. (Prerequisites: Certified
teacher or permission of instructor.) Independent Learning Program
JRN 698 3 Credits
Research
Candidates in the journalism concentration for the M.A. in Professional
Communication may elect to complete a research project. The requirement
consists of an original research project directed by a member of
the graduate faculty in the Department of Journalism. The accepted
and completed project will be presented in an appropriate public
forum. Offered Fall, Spring
JRN 699 3 Credits
Thesis
Candidates in the journalism concentration for the M.A. in Professional
Communication may elect to complete a thesis. The requirement consists
of an original research directed by a member of the graduate faculty
in the Department of Journalism. The accepted and completed project
will be presented in an appropriate public forum. Offered Fall, Spring