Mass Communication
Area of Concentration: Journalism
Gerald Boyd, Former Managing Editor of The New York Times, gives tips to the editor of The Pierce Arrow. |
The Journalism Area of Concentration seeks to develop in students a journalistic sensibility for what constitutes news worthiness, a proper audience awareness, and a sense of responsibility in the production and dissemination of news stories.
The concentration focuses on two methodologies in delivering the news:
Print Journalism courses provide opportunities for students to develop research and writing skills aimed at delivering purpose-oriented and persuasive news stories suitable for traditional print vehicles, such as newspapers and magazines, or for new media outlets, such as the internet.
Students specializing in Broadcast Journalism develop research and writing skills to produce news stories, as well as a keen awareness and working knowledge of the production values associated with presentation and speaking skills that facilitate the delivery of their message in all forms of electronic media.
Gerald Boyd, Former Managing Editor of The New York Times, participates in a newscast with students in the Fitzwater TV station. |
The area of concentration is open to all Department majors without prerequisites and welcomes students from other majors and disciplines, especially Advertising, Business, and the Sciences.
AREA OF CONCENTRATION: JOURNALISM -
18 credits
Concentration Core (12 credits):
MC211 Journalism I
MC212 Broadcast Journalism
MC311 Advanced Broadcast Journalism
MC412 Advanced Journalism Seminar
Cognate Electives (6 credits), choose two of the following:
MC230 Introduction to Media Production
MC252 Journalism II
MC274 Broadcast Performance
MC351 Television News Producing
MC352 Feature Writing
MC353 Convergent Journalism
"Convergent Journalism is great because I've gained a lot of on-line media skills such as web design and HTML. Most journalism jobs require some knowledge of this and it's great that I am able to put that on my resume."
- Angie Wirtanen, Senior |
ADDITIONAL CLASSES:
Many Journalism students also choose to take Media Production and Media Studies courses. In addition, there is a rich selection of courses in other departments at FP
that can contribute to a Journalism student's education. Students are encouraged to explore a range of courses (pre-requisites may be required), which might include some of the following:
Art: Creative Photography
Computer Information Technology: Web Design and Development
English: Advanced Composition, Editing and Publishing
Graphic Communication: Graphic Design, Graphic Production, Computer Graphic Design, Color Photography Workshop, Commercial Photography
History: Introduction to Geography, Protest in America, Boomers to Yuppies: American Society Since 1945, Great Tyrants: Terror and Talent, Terrorism: History, Impact, Ideology, American History, African History
Philosophy: Ethics
Political Science: Politics and Popular Culture, U.S. Government, Contemporary World Affairs, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, American Political Thought, U.S. Social Policy
Theatre: Public Speaking, Voice and Diction: The Physical Voice, Oral Interpretation: The Expressive Voice, Techniques of Acting, Directing, Playwriting
Women in Leadership: Intro to Women's Studies
More information:
Journalism Course Descriptions
FP
College Catalogue (PDF)
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