JRN 185 - News Publishing

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Publication of the college’s student news media. Includes elements of news, research mastery, information gathering, qualities of good writing, copy for publication, qualities of good reporting and copy editing, photographs, video and audio, media law, ethics, content and diversity, and using computers. 

Prerequisite(s): JRN 101  
Information: This course meets for a combination of lecture and lab. Additional open lab time is available for students. May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate mastery of research using the Internet and traditional sources, note taking, and interviewing skills to gather news for publication.

2. Report accurate news and feature stories utilizing various news media styles under deadline pressure.

3. Originate and combine multi-media including photographs, video, and audio for story-telling purposes.

4. Produce digital-focused news using computer hardware, software, and various applications.