Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR 211 Newswriting 3 Credit Hours (3,0)
Gathering, processing and writing news and opinions on current matters using professional standards and formats in print and broadcast news and public relations.
Prerequisite(s): COMM280
JOUR 220 Photojournalism 3 Credit Hours (3,0)
Fundamentals of 35mm camera operations with emphasis on creative and professional applications. Weekly assignments and critique. Student required to have a camera with manual controls (shutter speed and aperture setting). Assignments in color negative film (color prints) processed commercially.
JOUR 310 Editing and Production 3 Credit Hours (3,0)
Focuses on news editing, headline writing, newspaper design and layout as well as newsrooom management.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR211
JOUR 413 Directed Individual Studies 2 Credit Hours (2,0)
Shine Sundstrom journalism internship at Sault Ste. Marie Evening News: Experience in newsroom and on assignment; writing, rewriting; use of word processor. File application with the chair of the School of English and Communication by fifth week of previous semester.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status; COMM280 and JOUR211