JOURNALISM (JOUR)
JOUR 205 - BEGINNING COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Typefaces, photographs, and other illustrations, decoration and ornamentation, layout in presentation of news; use of graphics to reflect publication character and to attract readers. Work with Illustrator and PhotoShop.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COMM 201 (may be taken concurrently)
JOUR 219 - ESSENTIAL MULTIMEDIA SKILLS
Students apply technical knowledge and skills to multimedia production situations, sampling a variety of production work through active individual and team participation.Course may look at current topics such as media issues, professional multimedia production techniques, changing media technology, job market information.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COMM 201 (may be taken concurrently)
JOUR 220 - MEDIA WRITING
News writing and reporting principles, interview techniques, classroom and outside writing practice; introduction to writing appropriate to print, broadcast and online journalism; fundamentals of writing, grammar, style. Course meets for five hours weekly and includes writing in lab.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: COMM 201 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: class includes lab
JOUR 226 - WRITING FOR COLLEGE NEWSPAPER
Students in this class serve as writers for The Torch, the Roosevelt weekly college newspaper, and its website. Students get hands-on experience in writing and reporting, as well as interaction with student editors. The class will be divided where the first half will be instruction in a classroom setting and the balance will be in the Torch office and outside reporting. This course is open to students from all majors.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102
Course Notes: Open to All Majors
JOUR 248 - TOP: IN JOURNALISM TODAY
This is a special topics course designed to explore the history and perspective of cultural events all leading up to the practice of reporting on such events for the general media. Topics will rotate for this course and the individual topic in any given term will be explained in the term-specific course description which can be seen by clicking on the Red CRN.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102
Course Notes: Click the Red CRN for a term-specific course description
JOUR 250 - JOURNALISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Looking at investigative journalism and its impact on society; its social justice and watchdog roles, the diversity of its practitioners, the connection of investigative reporting to political movements, and the many different media that can handle investigative material. Readings in the work of journalists; how journalists find stories and report them. Considering common issues: story complications, ethical and legal questions, and the role of narrative and style in investigative work.
Credits: 3
Attributes: Grounds for Change, Social Justice Studies, Transformational Service Learning
Prerequisites: ENG 102
JOUR 250A - CHICAGO: THE POWER, THE GLORY, AND THE PEOPLE: A JOURNALISTS PERSPECTIVE ON CHICAGO HISTORY
A journalist's perspective on the history of Chicago politics, industry, commerce and the human condition. Looking at government in Chicago from about 1860 to early 1950s with focus on the problems of diversity, finance, construction and corruption. Looking closely at the history of the mayors and key business people buried at Graceland Cemetery and elsewhere. A graveside examination of Chicago history. Considering city issues such as violence aimed at infants, coping with the demands and frustrations of a vast immigrant community, the conflict between German and English speakers in the 19th century, corruption and the great fire, Jane Addams and good intentions. What does the city’s history in addressing these problems tell us about how we can approach an array of modern challenges?
Credits: 3
Attributes: Grounds for Change
Prerequisites: ENG 102 and MATH 110 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: Students in this course are required to participate in, two Friday morning off-campus excursions, during the semester.
JOUR 305 - NEWS VIDEO PRODUCTION
This course will introduce students to the technology and techniques necessary to bring news reports to life in video for use on news websites or an array of other news media outlets. Students will learn how to collect, edit and present broadcast quality videos to complement news reports across a variety of subjects.
Credits: 3
JOUR 307 - DOCUMENTARY VIDEO STORYTELLING
Immersion course in documentary storytelling, including planning the project, shotting video, editing and completion of the project.
Credits: 3
JOUR 310 - HISTORY OF JOURNALISM
Development of journalism from European antecedents of the American colonial press through trends developing during the 21st century. Examines US newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and other media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 220
JOUR 319 - NEWS REPORTING
Field reporting course with emphasis on writing detailed or complex stories from student-initiated beat coverage, interviews, on- or off-campus events, and assignments; research and writing from documents and press conferences.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 220 or IMC 220
Course Notes: Should be taken in the term following Journalism 220, Media Writing or in the next term offered
JOUR 321 - PHOTOBOOK HISTORY & PRACTICE
History and practice of the photobook. Students will photograph a major subject over the course of the semester, edit the photographs, and layout and publish a photobook. Basic Photoshop, camera technique, and the history of the photobook will also be covered. Both film and digital cameras can be used for the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 201 (may be taken concurrently) or COMM 201 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Notes: Instr. consent
JOUR 322 - FEATURE WRITING
Reporting and writing of short- and long-form articles, including profiles, for newspapers, magazines, online media; using observation, conversation, description and character/plot development in writing journalistic article.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 220
JOUR 325 - TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Course topics vary by term, including Photography, Documentary Photo, Iphoneography and the Democratic Camera, Producing the Documentary Photo Exhibition, Pinhole to Cameraphone: Photography's History and Practice, and Photobook History and Practice. See the red CRN number on the online schedule for the description of the course offered in that term.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102
Course Notes: For more details, please click, the highlighted CRN number for this, course on the specific term schedule.
JOUR 330 - IPHONEOGRAPHY AND THE DEMOCRATIC CAMERA
Everyone is a photographer and cameraphones are everywhere. This course will explore the creative and ethical implications of using the iPhone as an artistic and journalistic tool. Students must have an iPhone 5 or newer to enroll in the course, and will be expected to download various photography apps for use in the class. We will use the iPhone to create, edit, and post photographic work online. Students will learn a new set of photographic standards, applications, and practices through individual and group shooting assignments, readings, examples of contemporary photographic work, and excursions to galleries and museums.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 201 or COMM 201
Course Notes: Students must have their own iPhone 5S, or newer for use in this class.
JOUR 339 - WRITING NONFICTION: THE DOCUMENTARY AESTHETIC
Course will examine the influence of the documentary aesthetic on American literature and consider, as well, the problems of documentary, the questions of representation and ethics that haunt it. Study of what the documentary tradition can give to contemporary nonfiction, how today’s writers can transform documentary to suit their times and their purposes. Students are expected to complete a polished piece of documentary nonfiction and a critical paper.
Credits: 3
JOUR 342 - POLITICS AND MEDIA
Course topics vary by term and the political season, including The Election, On the Trail of the Primary and The Voters Decide. Course emphasizes reporting on the political process as it plays out: the issues, the rhetoric, the history and dynamics of modern campaigns, with real-time assignments and projects.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102
Course Notes: For more details, please click the, highlighted CRN number for this course, on the specific term schedule.
JOUR 344 - PROMOTIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION
A step-by-step, hands-on tutorial on video production techniques for the advocacy of ideas and products. Students will learn how to research a topic, write about it, interview participants, shoot video footage and edit it into an effective and attractive package that promotes an idea, cause, product or service.
Credits: 3
JOUR 348 - PINHOLE TO CAMERAPHONE: PHOTOGRAPHY'S HISTORY AND PRACTICE
The history and practice of early, middle-period, and contemporary photography. Slide examples of the history of photography; hands-on work with pinhole cameras, large format cameras, digital cameras, and camera phones. Field trips to galleries and/or museums in the city to view examples of work presented in the class.
Credits: 3
JOUR 350 - EDITING
Emphasis on grammar, usage, copy editing, headline writing; overview of editorial processes and standards; introduction to layout and design, and photo editing. Recommended elective for journalism majors who choose no concentration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102
JOUR 351 - PUBLIC OPINION & PROPAGANDA
Factors in public opinion formation; techniques and uses of public opinion polling; definition, identification, and socially positive and negative uses of propaganda.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: COMM 201
JOUR 353 - THE ALTERNATIVE MEDIA
Students learn principles about, and skills in the use of, alternative and online media, including blogs, vlogs, and social networking.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 201 or COMM 201
JOUR 354 - PUBLICATION DESIGN
Theories of design and practical experience with creating layout and using photos and art in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, online publications. Students will use Adobe InDesign software for hands-on layout exercises. Students use InDesign software for design.
Credits: 3
JOUR 355 - MAGAZINE WRITING
Research and writing of articles for the contemporary magazine.
Credits: 3
JOUR 357 - MAGAZINE PRODUCTION
Research, writing, design, and production of magazine. Students learn the use of Adobe InDesign for page layout and creation of a magazine prototype.
Credits: 3
JOUR 363 - LAW AND ETHICS
First Amendment rights and responsibilities; libel and slander; legal access to public meetings and documents; restrictions on print and broadcast media; newsgathering considerations; ethical decision making. Journalism students register for a 3-credit-hour lecture and the 1-credit hour Journalism discussion section.
Credits: 1,3
JOUR 364 - LAW/ETHICS DISCUSSION
This section is for JOUR majors/minors. This is a law/ethics discussion session in which students will consider journalistic implications of the law and ethics materials covered in the JOUR 363 lecture section.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: JOUR 220
Course Notes: Must also register for JOUR 363 Lecture
JOUR 365 - BRAND STORYTELLING
The exciting and rapidly expanding field of content marketing. The variety and styles of content marketing including big brands, niche storytelling, video events, and nonprofit research papers. All content marketing requires excellent reporting and writing skills. Students will practice developing story ideas with particular brands and audiences in mind, and for several different platforms including the web, social media, and a customer magazine; in-depth research, reporting, and interviews; and will learn how to tell a nonfiction story and to be cognizant of diversity, cultural awareness, and fairness issues in branded reporting, design, and editing.
Credits: 3
JOUR 375 - MEDIA CRITICISM
Students use newspapers, magazines and the Internet in applying contemporary criticism to current media issues and performance. Emphasizes the social impact of mass media messages.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 201 or COMM 201
Course Notes: One additional 200-level JOUR or SPCH course is required.
JOUR 389 - NEW MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
Broad overview of current trends and new forms of media and technology and their potential effects. Course focuses on the World Wide Web, interactive media, online services, digital photography, and other current topics. Lecture/lab, discussion, hands-on experience with computer applications, including fundamentals of website design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 220 or IMC 220 or MED 221
Course Notes: JOUR majors take JOUR 220; IMC majors take IMC 220, MED majors take MED 221
JOUR 390 - TOPICS IN REPORTING & WRITING
Course content varies by term but may include Literary Journalism, Feature Writing, Investigative Reporting, Editorial and Column Writing, Magazine Writing, Business Writing, Personal Memoir Writing, Science/Medical Writing, Covering Government, Review Writing, Technical Writing, Business Writing, Newsletter Writing, Travel Writing, or Writing for Radio.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: JOUR 220 or IMC 220
Course Notes: For more details, please click the highlighted, CRN number for this course on the specific term schedule.
JOUR 392 - THE CONVERGENCE NEWSROOM
Capstone course for journalism majors, focusing on production of a final reporting project on a selected topic and presented in print, video, and web formats.
Credits: 3
Attributes: Transformational Service Learning
Prerequisites: JOUR 305 and JOUR 319
Course Notes: Captone class to be taken after most required courses, in, the major have been completed. Students may take, JOUR 363 and JOUR 390 concurrently.
JOUR 395 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent projects in journalism in which students work closely with a faculty supervisor. Students must consult faculty first on their project ideas, then plan for their independent project in consultation with their faculty supervisor. The faculty supervisor must be designated before the student registers for the independent study.
Credits: 1-3
Course Notes: Consent of Department Head.
JOUR 399 - INTERNSHIP
In-service training with a professional media operation in print, online or broadcast. Students must successfully complete academic reflections and evaluations during their internship term, in addition to successfully completing a single internship totaling at least 225 on-the-job hours, to receive 3 hours of credit. See internship coordinator or departmental office for syllabus.
Credits: 3