Journalism (JOUR)

JOUR 310 Mass Media and Society 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Survey of the mass media: history, philosophy, structure and trends, as well as theories which help to explain effects and the importance of mass communications as a social institution. Exploration of economics, technology, law, ethics, and social issues, including cultural and ethnic diversity. This course is the same as CMED 300, and only one may be taken for credit.

JOUR 335 Introduction to Desktop Publishing 2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 or 302 or 310; or JOUR 330.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
This course will cover the introductory elements of desktop publishing. The course is taught in three modules with a project attached to each module. The course covers hardware and software, elements of design, computer graphics, text composition, page layout, and integration of text and graphics. Projects may include, but are not limited to: business cards, stationery, logos, covers, flyers, brochures, and newsletters. Students may receive two units credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics. Not open to students who have received credit for CISA 330.

JOUR 336 Intermediate Desktop Publishing 2 Units
Prerequisite: CISA 330 or JOUR 335.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
This course will cover the intermediate elements of desktop publishing. The course is taught in three modules with a project attached to each module. The course covers intermediate hardware and software, elements of intermediate design, graphics and text composition, multi-page layout, design for publishing presentations, project management, and single- and multi-page documents. Projects may include, but are not limited to: reports, slicks, slides, overheads, posters, transparencies, billboards, brochures, and newsletters. Students may receive two units credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics. Recommended supplemental courses: CISA 300; ARCH 330 or ART 320; and CISA 340. Not open to students who have received credit for CISA 331.

JOUR 340 Writing for Publication 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 or JOUR 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Writing nonfiction for publication with emphasis on developing writing style. The course covers writing for specific audiences, writing magazine and feature articles, researching and interviewing and developing an effective prose style. Students will learn how to write reviews, profiles, personal narratives and longer articles and how to sell them.

JOUR 495 Independent Studies in Journalism 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

JOUR 499 Experimental Offering in Journalism .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

updated 08/09/10