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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FYW 101 and JOU 101, or permission of instructor and department chair. A hands-on practice of journalism, where students master the tools needed to produce quality journalism. Students will learn reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, and learn to write newsstories. To do that students will need to write clearly, purposefully, and engagingly, wifh the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will learn to be fair and objective in their reporting. Through their own real-life examples and encounters, they will come to see what that means and how it is accomplished.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A supervised practical experience on a student publication. Students may enroll for credit as follows: editor in chief, managing editor and section editors (up to 4 credit hours); writers, assistant section editors and other staff (photo, video, advertising) from 1 to 2 credit hours. No student may receive more than 4 credit hours of credit in student publications in any one semester. May be repeated for a maximum of the following credit hours: Minaret, 8; Moroccan, 8; Neon, 6.
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4.00 Credits
Specialized study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on digital reporting and storytelling tools and methods, building on the training provided in Multimedia Journalism I. The latest video journalism, audio journalism, data journalism, photojournalism, web writing and social media skills will be explored, along with issues involving multimedia journalism ethics and the law.
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4.00 Credits
This class builds upon the foundational skills introduced in COM 236 UTTV Practicum. Students will learn how to use DSLR cameras and other advanced technologies to produce TV news packages. Students will strengthen broadcast skills in conducting standups, on-camera interviews, video shooting, editing and production. Students will be required to report on topics and events affecting the broader Tampa Bay community. Classes incorporate lecture/discussion and professor guidance in project work for news packages.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced journalism class which focuses on writing longer feature stories of greater complexity. Involves extensive writing assignments of the kind that appears in print or online magazines. Students will study some of the important genres in those publication and learn how to complement their own stories with additional elements such as sidebars and forming editorial packages. May not be used to satisfy general curriculum distribution requirements.
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4.00 Credits
Advanced study of a topic and/or area of journalism. The course may be repeated if content varies.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent study and advanced training in journalism, which could include reporting, feature writing and/or multimedia, with emphasis on flexibility and practicality of topic and focus. Reading and writing assignments are agreed upon by the individual student and professor. May be repeated if content varies. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Internships acquaint students with careers and professions in their major and demonstrate to students how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the journalism major.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a requirement for journalism majors, offered in their final semesters, with the goal of preparing them for the post-graduation opportunities and challenges of the journalism craft and an industry in transition. Working professionals give workshops on best practices and the latest issues and developments in the media industries. Students also compile and submit a portfolio of their best work (in all media) from each year of study. A preface should include a discussion of the student's growth as a reporter, writer, and multimedia journalist. Program faculty members evaluate portfolios and select the most distinguished for awards.
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