1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

JOUR 331 Public Relations Techniques (3)Prerequisites: JOUR 330. A review of the techniques of publicrelations. Emphasis is on news releases, publications and printedmaterials, speeches, special events, and audiovisual media. Techniquesare applied in laboratory and field projects. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 398Uor JOUR 331.JOUR 350 Photojournalism in the DigitalAge (3)(Formerly Photojournalism. Students are required to use theirown camera and budget for the costs of film and processing of20–30 rolls of film.) Prerequisite: A course in journalism. Anexploration of techniques and trends in photojournalism. Practicein the fundamentals of photography (exposure, basic lightingtechniques, portraiture and composition, and scanning anddigitally toning photos using Photoshop) is provided. Assignmentsinclude developing a mini portfolio of short photo essaysand a final story project to be published on the course Web site.The history of photojournalism is surveyed, focusing on therecent development of webzines and online newspapers.JOUR 371 Magazine Article and FeatureWriting (3)Prerequisite: JOUR 201. A study of various types of feature articles,particularly in the magazine market. The medium and itsspecialized audiences are analyzed. Practice in researching andwriting the feature article, and in evaluating freelance markets, isprovided.JOUR 380 Science Writing for Magazines andNewspapers (3)Prerequisite: JOUR 201. An introduction to writing and editingscientific and technical material for both the general audience andthe specialist.JOUR 410 History of MassCommunication (3)(Fulfills the historical perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:ENGL 101. A discussion of the development of newspapers, magazines,radio, television, and motion pictures as media of masscommunication. The influence of the media on the historicaldevelopment of the nation is considered.JOUR 459 Special Topics in MassCommunication (3)(Open to all students.) Study of issues of special concern and currentinterest. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits whentopics differ.JOUR 486A Internship in JournalismThrough Co-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in journalism.At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasksfor a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; fournew tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and thecourse requirements must be completed. May be repeated uponapproval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasksand objectives related to journalism and that continues to advanceapplication of academic theory in the workplace. Students mayearn up to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework throughCo-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hourstoward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be usedfor general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academicmajor and minor (combined).JOUR 486B Internship in JournalismThrough Co-op (6)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in journalism.At least 20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasksfor a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eightnew tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and thecourse requirements must be completed. May be repeated uponapproval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasksand objectives related to journalism and that continues to advanceapplication of academic theory in the workplace. Students mayearn up to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework throughCo-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hourstoward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be usedfor general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academicmajor and minor (combined).199