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Multimedia Journalism (MMJ)
MMJ 4413 Advanced Reporting and Writing Prerequisites: MMJ 4313 with a grade of "C" or better; and pass proficiency review. Description: Enhancement of writing style and reporting techniques; evaluation of sources and polling practices, and investigative coverage of newsmakers and events. Previously offered as JB 4413. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4423 Graphic Design in Multimedia Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with "C" or better; and pass proficiency review. Description: Design principles, techniques and practices for a converging media. Includes photo editing and introduction to type for print and online. Emphasizes ethical decision-making in content selection and placement. Previously offered as JB 4423 and JB 3423. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4433 Feature Writing for Newspaper and Magazine Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with "C" or better; and pass proficiency review. Description: Newspaper features and special articles for general circulation magazines, business and trade journals; sources, materials, markets and other factors pertinent to nonfiction writing. Previously offered as JB 4433. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4540 Specialized Multimedia Journalism Applications Prerequisites: MMJ 3153 or MMJ 3263 with a grade of "C" or better and consent of department; and pass proficiency review. Description: Professional journalism at an advanced level. Special topics in areas such as announcing, performance; political, business and investigative reporting; advanced layout and design or audio production; feature, column and editorial writing. Course content varies by semester. Meets with MC 5540. No credit for students in MC 5540. Previously offered as JB 4540. Offered for fixed 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 3
MMJ 4553 News Production Prerequisites: MMJ 3153 and MMJ 3553 each with a grade of "C" or higher; and pass proficiency review. Description: Advanced skills in reporting, news producing, editing and anchoring. Students will assemble a video newscast or newsmagazine with content that is usable across various media platforms. Previously offered as JB 4553. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4573 Broadcast Documentary Prerequisites: MMJ 3553 and MMJ 3913 with a grade of "C" or better in both; and pass proficiency review. Description: Student-written and produced broadcast and cablecast mini- documentaries; analysis of selected programs. Previously offered as JB 4573. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4753 Media and Elections Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of "C" or better in both; and pass proficiency review. Description: Examination of media's role in the political process with primary emphasis on print and broadcast journalism practices. Meets with MC 5753. No credit for students with credit in MC 5753. Previously offered as JB 4753. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm MMJ 4773 Censorship Prerequisites: MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of "C" or better in both; and pass proficiency review. Description: A critical examination of historical and contemporary occurrences of censorship from legal, philosophical, political, religious and sociological perspectives. The course will explore the definition of censorship, the common elements found in all forms of censorship, the rationalizations and justifications for censorship, and the consequences and unintended results of censorship. No credit for students with credit in MC 5773. Previously offered as JB 4773. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Contact hours: Other: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Media & Strategic Comm
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