| JDM103 | Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication | An introductory, yet critical examination of the history of journalism and the media and how mass media continues to influence society. Attention will be given to advances in technology and how they have changed journalism, the development and role o... |
| JDM133 | Video Aesthetics I | This course is an introduction and exploration of basic visual storytelling techniques using digital content creation tools such as video cameras and computer editing software. Students will learn the principles of visual aesthetics through the use o... |
| JDM203 | Writing for the Media | This course stresses with development of practical skills in news writing for mass media in print, broadcast, and web formats. Emphasis is placed on news values and judgment, effective leads and organization, writing clarity, and style. Class assignm... |
| JDM211 | Professional Practice: News Production | Students in this course will get practical, hands-on experience working within the JDM facilities producing news and sports content for AUTV-20, The Collegian, and WRDL-FM. Students will focus on creating multi- media news and sports stories that wil... |
| JDM212 | Professional Practice: Radio Production | Students in this course will get practical, hands-on experience working within the JDM facilities producing media content for WRDL-FM. Students will work within all facets of radio production, including working as DJs, board operations for sporting e... |
| JDM213 | Professional Practice: Television Production | Students in this course will get practical, hands-on experience working within the JDM facilities producing media content for AUTV-20. Students will work within all facets of television production, including working as crew for remote and studio prod... |
| JDM214 | Professional Practice: Special Topics | Students in this course will get practical, hands-on experience producing media content for various purposes that are not part of the existing Journalism and Digital Media curriculum or professional practice offerings. This course is offered once a y... |
| JDM224 | Special Topics in Digital Media | This course covers various topics and content related to today's media industry that are not a part of the Journalism and Digital Media curriculum. Topics reflect new techniques, areas, and issues facing the media currently. May be repeated for credi... |
| JDM232 | Video Aesthetics II | In this course, students will build on the skills learned in JDM 133 to create more advanced video shooting and editing projects. The focus will be on the aesthetics and creative techniques associated with lighting, audio, and shooting video in the f... |
| JDM234 | Studio Production | Course covers the practices, procedures, and techniques associated with the production of studio television programs. |
| JDM237 | Basic Audio Production | Covers the basic theories of field and studio audio production. Students will become familiar with the use of field and studio audio equipment and will learn the basics of audio pre- and post-production techniques. |
| JDM243 | Sports Broadcasting and Production | The course examines the history of multi-camera sports production techniques, the technology used and coverage formulas utilized by the broadcast and cable networks producing sporting events today. |
| JDM245 | Fundamentals of Research and Reporting | A course designed to instruct students in the fundamentals of news- gathering. Emphasis will be on interviewing techniques, computer-assisted research, public records laws, and how to glean important information from historical archives. The course w... |
| JDM246 | Multimedia Reporting | This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of creating news and information content for the web. The focus will be on writing techniques, information gathering and relevant software. Skills learned in this course will serve as the bas... |
| JDM303 | Media Law and Ethics | An examination of the roles of the law and ethics in determining appropriate conduct in the fields of journalism, media production, and other areas of public communication. A fundamental understanding of first amendment principles and legal philosoph... |
| JDM307 | Advanced Reporting and Editing | A course designed to instruct students in comprehensive news gathering skills and new disseminating skills. Emphasis on investigation journalism that is assisted by gathering material derived from interviews, observation, public records, and other do... |
| JDM311 | Script Writing and Directing | An examination and practice in the two most basic functions in media production; directing and scriptwriting. Working collaboratively, students will execute a series of scriptwriting and direction projects of various format and lengths. |
| JDM320 | Feature Writing | A course stressing the development of effective techniques for researching and writing various forms of feature writing, including advances, entertainment reviews, columns, human interest and trend stories. The class will also analyze selected exampl... |
| JDM330 | Organization and Corporate Video | This course covers the practices and procedures associated with producing video for organizations and corporations. Pre- and post-production, as well as field and studio production work are all addressed in a corporate training video setting. Working... |
| JDM331 | Digital Media Management | A course exploring management theories and practices as they apply to radio and television broadcast stations, cable outlets and other electronic media facilities. Course topics include station management, programming, and formats, sales, marketing a... |
| JDM332 | Radio Production and Programming | Instruction in production technique with special emphasis on producing a full scale radio program. This course examines the role of the production director, state-of-the-art gear and how radio formats impact production mix down. |
| JDM333 | Digital Media Technologies | This course explores more advanced and specialized video content using software-based tools. Students will go beyond basic shooting and editing and use the latest software tools to create broadcast-ready content including show opens, film trailers, g... |
| JDM335 | Broadcast Announcing | This is a course designed to improve presentation skills in the area of radio and television announcing. Students will learn proper techniques and voicing skills associated with announcing various types of radio and TV copy, including commercials, ne... |
| JDM336 | Broadcasting Reporting and Writing | Building off the foundation built in JDM 245 and 246, students will focus on the process of gathering, writing and presenting news for broadcast. Students will gather and edit video and audio, as well as prepare web versions of their stories. Student... |
| JDM337 | Advanced Audio Production | Building from the skills learned in JDM 237, this course covers more advanced practices, procedures and techniques of audio field and studio production and post-production with emphasis on the design and construction of professional quality audio pro... |
| JDM342 | Sports Journalism | This course is designed to instruct students in comprehensive news gathering and disseminating skills within the specific context of sports. Emphasis will be placed on the practices of sports reporting including game stories, interviews, features, th... |
| JDM403 | Mass Media Effects | This course is an intensive study of the effects of different forms of mass media on the audiences who consume media content. Students will explore the different theories and research in this field in order to gain a better understanding of the socia... |
| JDM405 | The Global Impact of Social Media | This course will study the evolution of social media and how it has changed the way society communicates and consumes information and content on a global scale. The course will focus on the application of relevant media theories in order to better un... |
| JDM407 | Narrative Journalism | A course designed to instruct students in the development of long form narrative journalism and the study of contemporary journalism. Class assignments will involve extensive field research and the writing of in- depth, nuanced narrative stories with... |
| JDM412 | Advanced Post Production and Editing | This course covers the advanced techniques of non-linear video editing and special effect creation. It includes the creation and use of computer- generated graphics and digital video effects during the editing process. Students will produce video and... |
| JDM436 | Internship in Digital Media | A - Digital Media Journalism. B- Digital Media Production All students enrolled in one of the majors are required to complete an internship. Students should apply the knowledge attained through their studies in a workplace similar to what they might... |
| JDM436A | Internship in Digital Media Journalism | All students enrolled in one of the majors are required to complete an internship outside of the Journalism & Digital Media department. Students should apply the knowledge attained through their studies in a workplace similar to what they might seek... |
| JDM436B | Internship in Digital Media Production | All students enrolled in one of the majors are required to complete an internship outside of the Journalism & Digital Media department. Students should apply the knowledge attained through their studies in a workplace similar to what they might seek... |
| JDM437 | Multiplatform Audio Production | This course is designed to develop an understanding of the relationship of audio production or podcasting to various related media including multimedia and broadcast. Sound design and the creation and recording of audio assets are stressed as the stu... |
| JDM498 | Independent Study | No Description Set |
| JDMELCT | Journalism Digital Media Elective | No Description Set |