JRN 1010-3 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests.

This course is a study of the historical development of newspapers and their role in U.S. society, and an exploration of the nature and impact of books, television, radio, magazines, films, public relations, advertising and technology and their relationship to journalism. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)

JRN 1100-3 Beginning Reporting (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: ENG 1010

This course is required for students in the news/editorial and photojournalism concentrations. This course provides concentration in a lecture and laboratory setting on the development of the basic skills of reporting and newswriting, with stress on accuracy, completeness, clarity, speed, and fairness.

JRN 1110-3 Media Writing (2+2)

Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor

This course is required for students entering the public relations concentration or the public relations minor. It provides concentration in a lecture and laboratory setting on the development of the basic skills of reporting and writing for print, on-line and broadcast media. Students are required to cover events out-of-class.

JRN 1200-3 Beginning Editing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 1010 and JRN 1100 or JRN 1110

This course provides an introduction to and intensive practice in the techniques of copy editing and headline and cutline writing. Laboratory practice is provided.

JRN 1600-3 Survey of Photojournalism (3+0)

Students taking this class will get an overview of photojournalism, including its history and its impact on today's society. No photography experience is necessary. This course is not required for students in the journalism major with photojournalism concentration or the photojournalism minor.

JRN 1700-3 Survey of Public Relations (3+0)

This course is for students who are not in the journalism major with public relations concentration or public relations minor. The course will give students an overview of the roles and functions of public relations, how to create audience-appropriate publications and documents, and how to create public relations campaigns to meet the needs of various publics.

JRN 2100-3 Intermediate Reporting (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: JRN 1100

This course is required for students in the news/editorial and photojournalism concentrations. This course allows students to refine the news gathering, interviewing and writing techniques that were learned in Beginning Reporting by introducing them to crime, courts, and government reporting. Laboratory time to perfect writing skills is provided. Students are required to cover events out-of-class.

JRN 2210-3 Beginning Layout and Design (2+2)

Prerequisite: JRN 1200

This course will provide students with basic knowledge of layout and design for newspapers, magazines and other mass media publications including the internet via such programs as QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.

JRN 2600-3 Introduction to Photojournalism (2+2)

Prerequisite: JRN 1100

Corequisite: ART 1030 or equivalent beginning photography course
This course provides beginning-level instruction in photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media.

JRN 2700-3 Fundamentals of Public Relations (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 1110

This course is an introductory analysis and practical exploration of the roles and functions of public relations as it relates to an organization's internal and external publics. Development of practical skills include persuasive strategies, media relations and effective news releases.

JRN 3100-3 Publication Practicum (0 + 6)

Prerequisite: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

The student, under supervision, will report and write publishable news and feature stories for Denver-area daily and weekly newspapers and publications, including The Metropolitan.

JRN 3150-3 Contemporary Issues (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

Students will perform in-depth investigation and writing about political, social, or economic issues, wherein each student works independently (but shares the experience with the entire class) on a particular theme or community issue.

JRN 3200-3 Intermediate Editing (2+2)

Prerequisite: JRN 2200 or permission of instructor

This course provides advanced training in complex problems of copy editing, headline and caption writing, and news judgment plus work in page design and photo editing. Included is laboratory time to practice these skills.

JRN 3400-3 Feature Article Writing for Newspapers (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 1110 or JRN 2100

Students will study the content and writing style of newspaper features, with numerous assignments in developing feature ideas and producing finished stories.

JRN 3500-1 Topics in Journalism (1 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 and JRN 2200 or permission of instructor

This course will provide students with a brief look at a variety of topics in journalism, including specialized areas of reporting and writing techniques. Topics will vary each semester. This course can be repeated for credit.

JRN 3600-3 (ART 3290) Photojournalism I (0 + 6)

Prerequisites: JRN 1100 and JRN 2600

This course provides an intermediate level of instruction in photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: JRN or ART.

JRN 3700-3 Public Relations Writing (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 2700 or permission of instructor

This course applies public relations theory, principles, techniques, and practices to teaching students to write specific publications and documents, such as news releases, press kits, public service announcements, newsletters and other communications materials.

JRN 3981-3 Cooperative Education: News/Editorial (0+9)

Prerequisite: JRN 2100

This course gives students an internship experience on a newspaper, magazine or other publication where they are able to use the skills learned in the classroom in a supervised, professional setting.

JRN 3982-3 Cooperative Education: Photojournalism (0+9)

Prerequisite: JRN 3600

This course gives students an internship experience working as a photojournalist on a newspaper, magazine or other publication where they are able to use the skills learned in the classroom in a supervised, professional setting.

JRN 3983-3 Cooperative Education: Public Relations (0+9)

Prerequisite: JRN 3700

This course gives students an internship experience in public relations at an agency, corporation, non-profit organization or other entity where they are able to use the skills learned in the classroom in a supervised, professional setting.

JRN 4100-3 Investigative Reporting (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100

This course is an in-depth look at reporting local governmental issues and at investigative reporting with a special emphasis on the use of documents as a research tool.

JRN 4210-3 Advanced Layout and Design (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: JRN 2210

This is an advanced course in layout and design of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, brochures, other professional publications, and web pages including advanced problems in news judgment, photo editing and layout, use of graphics, and editing and headline writing. Students will spend laboratory time designing pages.

JRN 4400-3 Feature Article Writing for Magazines (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 3400 or permission of instructor

This course includes intensive study in and application of the techniques and marketing requirements for producing and selling feature articles to magazines.

JRN 4500-3 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing.

This course is an intensive study into ethical dilemmas and constitutional and legal conflicts in the news media. (Senior Experience)

JRN 4600-3 (ART 4290) Photojournalism II (0 + 6)

Prerequisite: JRN 3600 or permission of instructor

This course provides advanced training in photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: JRN or ART.

JRN 4700-3 Public Relations Strategic Planning (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: JRN 3700

This course applies public relations theory and techniques to identify, research and solve public relations issues facing institutions and/or community non-profit agencies in one or more comprehensive semester-long projects.

JRN 4890-1-12 Social Documentary (0+2-24)

Prerequisite: JRN 3600 or JRN 2100

This course is offered to both writers and photographers who are expected to write and photograph independently or in teams to produce photo/essays for publication and portfolios. Emphasis will be placed upon stories that deal with cultural definitions that impact social change and the marriage between text and image.