33 courses with the subject JM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Students learn the fundamentals of producing various media for campus publications and productions. May be repeated 3-credit hours.
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An introduction to basic media writing and editing for print and broadcast journalism, public relations, and new media formats. The course emphasizes fundamental skills required for all media. 156
The course provides JM majors with a foundation for recognizing common problems in media writing and editing and includes an extensive grammar review. Students apply lessons in weekly written assignments.
An introductory course on a range of media tools used by journalists, including cameras, audio recorders, software, and web-building tools. NOTE: Students who take JM courses at or above the 200 level must have instructor and/or program approval, or have completed at least two (2) of the following pre- requisites (or equivalent transfer courses): JM 162 Media Study; JM 180 Multimedia Storytelling; JM 165 Writing Across the Media; JM 170 Language Skills
The course covers basic math skills for journalists through problem-based exercises and real time hands-on activities.
Lecture/laboratory provides students with the fundamentals of news gathering and news reporting for online and print newspapers. Students are guided in writing good, publishable news leads; using appropriate news style; and applying other basics used in news reporting. Prerequisites: “C” or better in LW 103 (majors and non-majors).
JM 280 or JM Graphic Design in Journalism or 3 330 Photojournalism and Digital
Lecture/laboratory course covers creative and practical aspects of editing, typography, layout, and color theory. Students will use relevant software to design journalistic and marketing projects for print, online and digital environments.
Introduction to on-air announcing and news reporting for radio, television, and new media broadcasts.
The course covers the fundamentals of sound production and audio editing. Students will learn how to gather sound from interviews, events, and studio settings to create radio projects, programs, and packaged radio shows.
The course covers fundamental digital production editing. Students learn how to create professional quality HD video from interviews, narrative scenes, local news, area events and virtual studios. They will edit the footage with relevant editing software and learn how to distribute the videos across multiple platforms and file formats.
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The course covers the basic tools and core concepts of strategic marketing communication and the elements necessary to build long-term relationships with clients. Students gain a perspective on the impact and influence of advertising and learn techniques for promoting and selling products and services.
Core Courses Total Hours 9 In addition the Strategic Media Communication Minor will require an additional 9 credit hours of electives from JM and/or courses from other disciplines as approved by the JM program advisor. The minor requires a total of 18 credit hours. Narrative & Documentary Storytelling Minor Students will develop narrative and documentary stories using structured scripts, treatments, audio recordings, video footage, graphic design elements and original images. They will create these stories across multiple academic disciplines. Core Courses and Electives for Narrative & Documentary Storytelling Minor Course # Minor Core Course Titles Credit Hours JM 290 or Radio Production or TV Production 3 JM 294
Core Courses Total Hours 9 In addition the Narrative & Documentary Storytelling Minor will require an additional 9 credit hours of electives from JM and/or courses from other disciplines as approved by the JM program advisor. The minor requires a total of 18 credit hours. Digital Media Production Minor Students will explore the evolution of print media in a journalistic landscape that includes multiple digital platforms and new tools for the organization and distribution of information and content across diverse digital media outlets. Core Courses and Electives for Digital Media Production Minor Course # Minor Core Course Titles Credit Hours
Supervised journalism/media practices during fall and spring semesters and summer break. JM majors are provided an opportunity to hone skills and acquire practical media experience off campus and at professional organizations including radio and television stations, newspapers, magazines, and online publications and in media positions in government, nonprofit and other organizations. JM majors are required to intern at an approved site during the term of enrollment. Prerequisites: JM internship coordinator approval.
The course examines the participation and portrayals of diverse populations in broadcast, print, new media, advertising, film, and media research. Coursework includes readings, discussion, and critical writing exercises.
The digital publishing course is designed to help you to understand the history and evolution of publishing, to be up to date on industry trends and to consider and anticipate what trends may emerge. Ideally, YOU will be at the edge of setting those trends by 158
Provides an overview of various media systems from around the world and compares them with U.S. media. Analyses include basic concepts underlying theory and practice of media impact on cultures of originating countries and regions; government laws and regulations as they apply to media; and media trends and formats (i.e., radio, television, print, and online). Different media systems may be examined each time a course is offered. Prerequisite: junior status (JM majors) or instructor permission.
Advanced instruction in media reporting local, state, and federal government; politics, finance, labor; social policy, and environmental issues. Emphasis on investigating current or real-time news as they impact social issues.
Individual research and writing projects on media topics. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing, minimum 2.80 GPA, topic approval by major professor, academic advisor.
Supervised journalism/media practices during fall and spring semesters and summer break. JM majors are provided an opportunity to hone skills and acquire practical media experience off campus and at professional organizations including radio and television stations, newspapers, magazines, and online publications and in media positions in government, nonprofit and other organizations. JM majors are required to intern at an approved site during the term of enrollment. Prerequisites: JM internship coordinator approval. JM 467 may be repeated for additional credit up to 3-credits to satisfy JM elective requirements.
The course focuses on the mass media as businesses. Students examine business issues, business techniques, business practices, and business challenges facing media organizations and the people who manage media organizations. Students use case analysis, discussion, and practical research on real business problems or issues.
The course focuses on assisting students in organizing their portfolios to fulfill the JM Portfolio Graduation Requirement, graduation and career search and a senior “thesis” project.
An advanced course to increase student proficiency in production and editing. Coursework requires students to make ethical, legal, and aesthetic decisions regarding content and programming. Students are taught advanced editing techniques. Course requirement includes an audio or video portfolio. 159
The introductory course provides an overview of various social science methodologies used in mass communication research. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Research techniques include content analysis and survey research methodology. Students are required to complete a pilot research project. Prerequisite: senior standing or instructor permission. JM Portfolio: Graduation Requirement for all JM majors A well-designed portfolio featuring a compilation of major’s best work produced throughout her matriculation. Contents include: Current résumé; Best Practicum JM Project (e.g., tapes, CD, clip book, etc.); Four samples of best-written projects; and letter(s) of recommendation from internship supervisors. The portfolio must be submitted for faculty review at least one week before the final period of a senior’s last semester. All JM faculty members will evaluate every portfolio during the final exam period and issue a Pass or Fail grade.
Source: Bennett College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
