Journalism (JRN)
Design, plan and write newsletters, brochures, and advertisements. Desktop computer production and paste-up techniques. Prerequisites: None. Computer experience and BPC138AA suggested but not required.
Writing and producing news for the media. Associated Press (AP) editing style, writing skills, and organizational structure for news. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.
Hands-on experience working in a college newsroom developing content as reporters, photographers, editors, and other roles on the student news team. Roles and responsibilities vary depending on student goals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JRN201 or [(ENG101 or ENG107) and permission of Program Director or Instructor]. Course Notes: JRN215 may be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours.
Emphasis on crafting stylized human interest stories for publications. Includes research, interviewing, writing techniques, editing and professional concerns. Includes best practices for writing features for traditional and digital media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.