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Journalism
Also see courses listed under Media Studies, Communication Studies, and Film Studies.
JOURN 1, The News 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This introductory course acquaints the student with journalism techniques with a focus on the newspaper medium, including broadcast and online formats. The course encourages a thoughtful awareness and critical analysis of news reporting. Theory is combined with assignments that apply the basic principles of newswriting.
2338 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 119 Obsatz S B
2339 11:15a-12:35p TTh BUNDY 415 Stambler L S
Above section 2339 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 2339 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2340 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Rubin S M
Above section 2340 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
JOURN 4A, Newscasting and Newswriting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course familiarizes the students with the expectations of journalism by the public and teaches the student the basic news writing guidelines used in broadcast journalism. Through news writing assignments and exercises, the student will become adept in basic broadcast news writing.
Journalism 4A is the same course as Media Studies 14. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4256 6:45p-9:50p T DRSCHR 203 Giggans J H
Arrange-2 Hours
JOURN 8, Writing to Sell (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Minimum keyboarding skills.
English Assessment Group A.
Students study article-writing opportunities for magazines, newspapers and online media. In this lecture and discussion class, students write freelance articles for submission to commercial and campus publications.
2341 12:45p-2:05p TTh BUNDY 415 Stambler L S
Above section 2341 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4257 6:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 415 Stambler L S
Above section 4257 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
JOURN 15, Introduction to Multimedia Storytelling 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides an introduction to multimedia storytelling with a nonfiction focus. Students learn how to produce multimedia content such as digital videos, audio slideshows, blogs, web pages, podcasts and other emerging digital media content. The course trains students to produce multimedia content for an online news site such as The Corsair, but is also useful for students with a more casual interest in multimedia production. Students also learn about ethical and social issues affecting multimedia storytelling.
2342 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 152 Rubin S M
JOURN 16, Producing the Campus Newspaper (4,4) 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 1.
Students produce the print editions of the college’s weekly newspaper, The Corsair, and help produce the online edition. Each week students assign, research and write stories; copy edit; lay out pages and send the pages via the Internet to the printer. This class may be repeated once for credit.
2343 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 172 Rubin S M
Arrange-3 Hours LS 172 Rubin S M
JOURN 17, Editing the Campus Newspaper (2,2) 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 1.
This course provides advanced instruction for student editors of the Corsair newspaper and its online edition. Students assign and copy edit stories and photos, work with writers and photographers on their assignments, design pages, “package” stories with graphics and photos, and solve ethical problems using accepted professional practices. Students will comprise the editing staff of the Corsair, including the editor in chief, page editors, copy editors, graphics editor, photo editor and online coordinator. Journalism 17 students may be concurrently enrolled in either Journalism 16 or Journalism 22/Photography 14. Journalism 17 may be repeated once for credit.
2344 4:00p-8:05p M LS 172 Rubin S M
2345 4:00p-8:05p T LS 172 Rubin S M
JOURN 21, News Photography 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 1.
This survey course in basic news photography is designed for journalism or photography majors and students interested in having work published in magazines and newspapers. Students learn basic camera and storytelling techniques, photocomposition, and picture layout principles. A 35-mm single-lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required. Journalism 21 is the same course as Photography 13. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
Journalism 21 is the same course as Photography 13. Students may receive credit for one but not both.
2346 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 117 Burkhart G J
JOURN 22, Photography for Publication (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 21 or Photography 13.
This advanced course provides an in-depth study of photojournalism with an emphasis on creation of photo story ideas, photo essays and feature photos for publication. Photo editing and layout for newspapers, magazines, and online publishing will be covered. Students will comprise the staff of the campus newspaper, The Corsair, and online publications. This course may be repeated once for credit. A 35-mm single-lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required. Journalism 22 is the same course as Photography 14. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
Journalism 22 is the same course as Photography 14. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2347 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 117 Burkhart G J
Arrange-3 Hours Burkhart G J
JOURN 43, Public Relations and Publicity 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This is a survey course of basic principles and objectives of public relations, including publicity and promotion techniques. Emphasis is on the tools, such as media and publication, in planning public relations programs. This course is the same as Business 29. Credit may be earned for either, but not both.
Journalism 43 is the same course as Business 29. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4258 6:45p-9:50p W DRSCHR 203 Adelman A
JOURN 90A, Internship in Journalism 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
Students become acquainted with careers in magazines, newspapers or online publications by working in a media company. Students spend a minimum of 60 hours during the term under the supervision of a media professional. Learning objectives and exit internship evaluation are required. Limited availability. Journalism 90A requires 60 hours (arranged 4 hours/week for 16-week semester); Journalism 90B requires 120 hours (8 hours/week for 16-week semester).
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in at least one journalism class, with a minimum of seven units (including the internship) maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
2348 Arrange-4 Hours Rubin S M
JOURN 90B, Internship in Journalism 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
Students become acquainted with careers in magazines, newspapers or online publications by working in a media company. Students spend a minimum of 60 hours during the term under the supervision of a media professional. Learning objectives and exit internship evaluation are required. Limited availability. Journalism 90A requires 60 hours (arranged 4 hours/week for 16-week semester); Journalism 90B requires 120 hours (8 hours/week for 16-week semester).
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in at least one journalism class, with a minimum of seven units (including the internship) maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
2349 Arrange-8 Hours Rubin S M