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  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to recognize and identify Asian furniture pieces and accessories from different countries; define and use vocabulary common to the art periods; and compare and contrast furniture and accessory pieces observed in museums, temples, homes and antique stores. This course will include five 3-hour pre-departure seminars followed by a three-week field trip to Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Via books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, radio, television, new technologies and the related areas of advertising and public relations, each of us is exposed to and affected by the mass media on a daily basis. This course will increase student awareness of the various media and help them understand the influence of the media on their daily activities, beliefs, decisions and goals. As a result, the student will become a more astute critic of the messages delivered by the mass media. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Reporting for the Media is structured for students interested in the basics of writing and reporting. Writing for print, broadcast, and online media are included. Information gathering and story writing are conducted under strict deadlines to prepare students for a professional position. Basic news writing and style principles will be gained by writing stories for JCCC student media, including the student newspaper, The Campus Ledger. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fundamentals of Advertising introduces the student to the contemporary advertising process. Research, planning, creativity, production, media placement and sales are discussed, along with individual mediums and their forms, functions and roles in society. Major emphasis is placed on the areas of advertising/marketing research, planning and creativity, including integrated marketing communications. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course serves as a general introduction to students interested in pursuing knowledge of or a career in radio and television broadcasting. The course includes a study of the industry's development, its form and function, job responsibilities, basic production techniques, audience measurement, FCC regulations and ethics. Class time will include discussion of current trends and issues in the field, with students developing an understanding of broadcast media. Productions in the college's audio booth and TV facilities offer an opportunity to experience the field of broadcasting. These experiences will allow students to evaluate broadcasting as a possible career choice. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is intended to provide the student with an overview of the history, principles and real-life functions of public relations. Public relations is a rapidly growing field. The ability to work with the public is essential in business, education, health care and numerous other fields. This course is designed to give students the background to develop their PR skills, both verbally and in writing. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn how to improve their speaking voices and body language as well as the techniques necessary to effectively communicate messages through basic announcing skills. Interviewing, radio and television news, and commercial announcing are some of the topics covered in this course, which will allow students to polish their skills through performances in the college's television studio and audio booth. 3 hrs./wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $15.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: JOUR 122 This is an advanced newsgathering and reporting course designed to sharpen the discernment, critical thinking and writing skills of student journalists. Specific English language rules and principles plus AP news writing style will be emphasized in the production of incisive, well-defined news stories, features, profiles, editorials and personal columns. Professional writings in various media will be examined and critiqued, and class members will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on editing and layout. Students will gain additional experience by preparing for and participating in news conferences and events, as well as interacting with area media writers. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: JOUR 125 or JOUR 130 Students will study the elements of layout and copywriting for promotional purposes, with emphasis on advertising, direct mail and public relations writing. 3 hrs./wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with the fundamentals of video production. The goal is to teach students basic video techniques. Topics covered include technology, lighting, camera operations, audio and editing. Students will gain hands-on experience in the college's Media Production Services Department. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
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