Journalism and Public Communications Classes
Classes taught by some of the leading experts in the field! Hands-on opportunities with small class sizes.
JPC 490 Special Topics: Craft of Storytelling
Spring 2025
JPC
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A104
*Media Literacy
3 Credits
*Media Literacy
Examines how we access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Explores how media and technology converge in a global culture. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, self-expression and information literacy.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 001 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 331 Hillwig, Bradley January 13 - May 3 20 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 201 Banchero, Paola January 13 - March 7 26 -
A203
Multimedia Storytelling I
3 Credits
Multimedia Storytelling I
Provides students with the basic principles and best practices for writing and producing for multiple media platforms. Introduces the fundamentals of writing, story structure, and audio and video production. Introduces student portfolio for major.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 202 Arnold, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 16 -
A213
Digital Imaging
3 Credits
Digital Imaging
Examines the creation and use of images to communicate with digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. Emphasizes visual aesthetics, composition, image layering, photo ethics, spatial relationships, compression techniques, selection, masking, stacking, editing, color adjustment, filtering, image capture and file formatting.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 201 Remick, Edward January 13 - May 3 5 -
A345
Web Design
3 Credits
Web Design
Emphasizes professional practices and processes, usability, design, and accessibility compliance in web design. Addresses mobile design and content management systems.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 201 Meshke, Bryan January 13 - May 3 4 -
A366
Plan & Write Strategic Comm
3 Credits
Plan & Write Strategic Comm
Emphasizes essential elements involved in writing, planning, implementing and evaluating strategic communications. Introduces strategic communications materials in a variety of formats, including fact sheets, advertising, news releases, brochures, blogs, position papers, and social media strategy.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 201 Mapaye, Joy January 13 - May 3 20 -
A382
Podcasting
3 Credits
Podcasting
Emphasizes professional principles and practices of digital audio production including recording voice and ambient sound, interviewing, narrating, multi-track mixing, and editing. Students write and produce digital audio programs (podcasts) for broadcast.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 001 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 331 Arnold, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 17 001 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 339 Arnold, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 17 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A464
Community & Fundraising Comm
3 Credits
Community & Fundraising Comm
Emphasizes practical community and fundraising communications. Applies ethical principles and professional practices of planning and execution of nonprofit and fundraising communications programs. Explores role of effective communication in engaging communities in solving problems, building community, and philanthropic giving in nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 001 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 330 Banchero, Paola January 13 - May 3 16 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A490
Selected Topics in JPC
3 Credits
Selected Topics in JPC
Analyze, develop, and apply professional principles and practices to journalism, media and public communications. Topics will vary by semester. Special Note: May be taken twice for credit with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 001 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM ARTS 342 Hillwig, Bradley January 13 - May 3 17 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A492
*JPC Capstone Seminar
3 Credits
*JPC Capstone Seminar
Integrates and synthesizes material in other JPC major requirements. Emphasizes the transition from student to emerging professional and considers professional competence, ethical practice, project management, and the synthesis of theory and practice. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 201 - DIST ONLINE Arnold, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 12 201 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 342 Arnold, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 12 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A495
JPC Practica & Internships
1 - 6 Credits
JPC Practica & Internships
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 001 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola January 13 - May 3 9 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.