2010-2011 University of Richmond Undergraduate Catalog
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Journalism
Department of Journalism
Mike Spear, Chair
Associate Professors Hodierne, Nash, Spear
Director of Public Affairs Journalism Mullen
Journalism professionals also are employed as adjunct faculty members.
The Journalism Major
Note: Except for pass/fail courses, a grade of not lower than C (2.0) is required in each journalism course comprising the major.
9units, including
JOUR 200 News Media and Society
JOUR 201 News Writing and Reporting
JOUR 203 Introduction to Visual Journalism
JOUR 301 Copy Editing
JOUR 302 Public Affairs Reporting
JOUR 303 Journalism Law, Ethics
JOUR 304 Seminar
JOUR 377 Practicum (two semesters)
One unit of journalism elective
The Journalism Minor
Note: Except for pass/fail courses, a grade of not lower than C (2.0) is required in each journalism course comprising the minor.
5.5 units, including
JOUR 200 News Media and Society
JOUR 201 News Writing and Reporting
JOUR 203 Introduction to Visual Journalism
JOUR 301 Copy Editing
JOUR 303 Journalism Law, Ethics
JOUR 377 Practicum (one semester)
Courses
JOUR
200 News Media and Society
History and development of print and electronic media. Conflicts between the free press and other social objectives. External and internal controls affecting news media and flow of information.
General Education Requirement: (FSSA)
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
201 News Writing and Reporting
Intensive training in basic writing and reporting skills, news values, ethical practices, and research. Includes frequent writing assignments.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
202 Feature and Magazine Article Writing
Research and writing of news-feature and magazine articles.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
203 Introduction to Visual Journalism
Allows students who have mastered the basics of newsgathering to amplify and clarify those stories with images. Production of still photos and short videos suitable for publication.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
205 Photojournalism
Theory and practice of news and feature photography, properties of light and lenses.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 201 with a grade of C or better, an approved 35mm digital SLR camera.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
301 Copy Editing
Improving news writing through practice in copy reading, editing and discussion of news styles, grammar, usage, page design, headline writing, picture selection, news judgment, ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
302 Public Affairs Reporting
Writing and reporting on public institutions such as police, courts, and legislative bodies. Interviewing and research using public documents. Frequent off-campus writing assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
303 Journalism Law, Ethics
Case studies of ethical conflicts encountered in reporting and editing. State and federal case and statutory law affecting news media, especially libel, privacy, free expression, and "freedom of information."
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
304 Seminar
Study of specialized field of reporting or writing.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
306 News Graphics
Introduction to publication design, including history and basics of typography, newspaper design, photo editing, and infographics.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
307 Documentary Journalism I: Evolution of the Social Narrative
Exploration of social documentaries, documentary makers, and relevant ethical, aesthetic, legal, and economic issues. Production of a brief documentary.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
308 Documentary Journalism II: Study and Practice
Principles and practices of documentary making: research, production, organization budgeting, writing, field and technical production. Completion of one or more documentary videos.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 307.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
309 Digital News I: Multimedia Reporting and Convergence
Specialized training and practice in news writing, reporting, and editing for electronic distribution. Exploration of how digital technology affects the gathering, production, and dissemination of news. Examines convergence, audience, research, and business and legal aspects of electronic publishing.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
310 Digital News II: Multimedia Production and Convergence
Use of audio and video equipment for electronic newsgathering and other evolving technologies.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 309.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
311 Press and Politics
Exploration of roles and responsibilities of the press in reporting on the U.S. political process.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): 1
JOUR
312 Independent Study
Enables qualified students who have completed basic requirements for major to work independently on special reporting and research projects.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and instructor.
Unit(s): .5-1
JOUR
377 Practicum
Supervised work in writing, research, or production for on-campus news media. Two semesters required for majors, one semester for minors.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5
JOUR
388 Internship
Supervised work in writing, research, or production for on- or off-campus news media. May be repeated with the consent of the instructor. Offered for pass/fail grade only. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship overall may be counted toward required degree units.
Prerequisite(s): Journalism 200 and 201 with a grade of C or better.
Unit(s): .5
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