Journalism (JOUR)
Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 101 5 Credits/Units
5 hours of lecture
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL&101 (CAP 90, ENGL 90, or IELP 90 (grade of "B" or higher) or eligibility through multiple measures placement.)
Introduction to skills fundamental to journalism and newswriting, as well as an understanding of the role and significance of journalists and their work. Topics include the evolution in media and news today, ethical challenges, shifts in audience involvement and technological advances. Writing-intensive activities to master a clear, concise, accurate style. [GE, HA, SE]
College News Production
JOUR 110 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 101 (grade of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
Digital News
JOUR 111 5 Credits/Units
5 hours of lecture
Prerequisite: JOUR 101 (grade of "C" or higher)
Writing-intensive instruction and training in digital news, including an introduction to and practice in online news delivery tools, including audio and video reporting and editing, social media, data visualization, blogs and others. Emphasis on ethical issues. Considerable hands-on work requiring high motivation to work independently as well as collaboratively with classmates and instructor. [GE, HA, SE]
College News Production
JOUR 120 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 110 (grade of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
College News Production
JOUR 130 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 120 (grade of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
Cooperative Work Experience
JOUR 199 1-5 Credits/Units
15 hours of clinical
Supervised work experience in newspaper or other journalism position. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]
Advanced Newswriting
JOUR 201 3 Credits/Units
3 hours of lecture
Prerequisite: JOUR 101 (grade of "C" or higher)
Continuation of JOUR 101. Focus on longer, more complex stories, including features and opinion writing. Students will complete a short research project. [GE]
College News Production
JOUR 210 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 130 (grade of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
College News Production
JOUR 220 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 210 (grades of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
College News Production
JOUR 230 1-3 Credits/Units
6 hours of lab
Prerequisite: JOUR 220 (grade of "C" or higher)
Apply and expand upon the skills and lessons acquired in JOUR 101 to produce the Clark College newspaper, 'The Independent.' Develop new expertise and insight in multimedia reporting and editing; photojournalism; digital production and delivery of news; workplace professionalism; ethics; teamwork; advanced reporting, writing and story development; critique; alternative story forms; and project and time management. Besides lectures and lessons, the format includes field work (research) and writing, collaborative problem-solving, exercises, quizzes and production of the final news product. [GE, SE]
Selected Topics:
JOUR 280 1-3 Credits/Units
3 hours of lecture
The course focuses on selected topics in Journalism. Topics vary, and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit for different topics. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedule. [GE]
Special Projects
JOUR 290 1-5 Credits/Units
5 hours of lecture
Opportunity to plan, organize, and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]