Journalism and Public Communications Classes
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JPC 490 Special Topics: Craft of Storytelling
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Fall 2024
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A104
*Media Literacy
3 Credits
*Media Literacy
Examines how we access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Explores how media and technology converge in a global culture. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, self-expression and information literacy.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71262 801 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 5 View detailed information for CRN:74984 802 Mapaye, Joy August 26 - October 19 3 -
A194
Learn the City
3 Credits
Learn the City
Introduces basic reporting principles using Anchorage as a setting for discovering and rediscovering people, culture and communities - with a focus on demographics, history, small business, neighborhoods, subcultures, non-profits, churches and food as lenses for story-telling, relationship-making and connecting with audiences. Importantly, this is reporting done outside of institutional settings like meeting rooms, courtrooms or boardrooms.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75397 801 - DIST ONLINE OMalley, Julia August 26 - December 14 12 View detailed information for CRN:75397 801 W 7:00PM - 9:45PM ARTS 116 OMalley, Julia August 26 - December 14 12 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A201
Reporting & Writing News
3 Credits
Reporting & Writing News
Presents the fundamentals of news reporting and writing, with a focus on the style, conventions and ethical principles. Students will learn to identify newsworthy events and people, conduct interviews, gather information, and prepare news reports for publication.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71263 601 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 331 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 10 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A202
First Amendment & Media Ethics
3 Credits
First Amendment & Media Ethics
Examines media ethics from its foundations to its modern practice. Emphasizes principles and practices of First Amendment law and media ethics.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71264 601 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 330 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 10 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A210
Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy
3 Credits
Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy
Introduces data science and analytics as used in journalism and public communications. Presents a broad overview of the various aspects of data analytics such as accessing, cleansing, modeling, visualizing and interpreting data. Students will perform hands-on learning of data analytics and visualization topics, including technologies and tools.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71265 801 Meshke, Bryan August 26 - December 14 4 -
A362
Prin Strategic Communication
3 Credits
Prin Strategic Communication
Covers how to develop strategic messages in online and traditional media through public relations, integrated marketing and advertising. Emphasizes ethical strategies and tactics to communicate timely, effective and truthful messages while adhering to sound business principles. Explores how employee, consumer and stakeholder communications have changed with digital communication and social networks.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71268 801 Mapaye, Joy August 26 - December 14 3 -
A383
TV Studio Production
3 Credits
TV Studio Production
Emphasizes professional principles and practices of television studio production. Focuses on fundamentals, including set up, operation, equipment, safety, workflow, the team process of studio-based video production, and the aesthetics and use of studio-based video for communication.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74985 601 - OFC CMPS McNelly, Trenton August 26 - December 14 15 View detailed information for CRN:74985 601 WF 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 342 McNelly, Trenton August 26 - December 14 15 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A404
Global Media
3 Credits
Global Media
Compares major foreign mass media systems with the U.S. system. Focuses on dimensions of international mass media and describes issues facing global journalism and media systems. Provides frameworks to critically evaluate various national media and communications systems.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74986 801 Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 14 -
A442
Multimedia Storytelling II
3 Credits
Multimedia Storytelling II
Applies ethical principles and professional practices of multimedia journalism focused on the creation of storytelling techniques developed for online platforms. Emphasizes transition from student to emerging professional by providing opportunity and guidance for refinement of multimedia storytelling and technical production skills.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74987 801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 22 -
A492
*JPC Capstone Seminar
3 Credits
*JPC Capstone Seminar
Integrates and synthesizes material in other JPC major requirements. Emphasizes the transition from student to emerging professional and considers professional competence, ethical practice, project management, and the synthesis of theory and practice. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74989 802 Arnold, Elizabeth August 26 - December 14 13 -
A495
JPC Practica & Internships
1 - 6 Credits
JPC Practica & Internships
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71273 601 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola August 26 - December 14 8 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.