PLA Portfolio Assessment Course Subjects

Journalism

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Introduction to Journalism   (JOU-100)   3 credits  

Course Description
Introduction to the news media with particular emphasis on the newspaper and newswriting, the history of the press, and controversial issues facing the press.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Discuss the history of journalism
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the various news media - newspapers, radio, television, and the Internet
• Describe the impact technological advances have had on the journalism field
• Discuss journalistic ethics, customs, practices and laws as applied to controversial issues facing professional journalists

 

Investigative Reporting   (JOU-316)   3 credits  

Course Description
In-depth reporting through the use of public records and other journalism investigative techniques.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to do in-depth investigative reporting
• Analyze the journalism research techniques used in investigative reporting
• Discuss the legal and ethical principles that guide responsible in-depth reporting

 

Reviews and Criticism   (JOU-317)   3 credits  

Course Description
Principles and theories of criticism and its place in journalism. Practice in reviewing plays, movies, book, radio and TV programs, art exhibits, concerts, records, etc.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Compare several different types of journalistic writing with regard to critiquing various entertainment.
• Analyze style, length, format, and target audience of criticism.
• Explore the theory behind writing criticism of entertainment and its place in journalism.
• Analyze the ways in which writing about the entertainment world has changed over time.
• Assess the ways in which changes new technology can be used to write reviews of entertainment.
• Discuss the roles of timing and targeting messages in this type of critical writing.
• Compile a portfolio of various reviews of entertainment.

 

Introduction to Mass Communications I   (COM-120)   3 credits  

Course Description
Introduction to Mass Communications I looks at the nature and history of how complex organizations produce public messages. The course examines the development of mass media after the invention of the printing press, the telegraph and telephone, and photography. It also examines the relationship between mass communication and culture as well as the historical and cultural significance and impact of the media. The course covers print media (newspapers, magazines, and books) and electronic media (radio, sound recordings, and motion pictures) and considers how the digital age is affecting each medium. Finally, the course looks at the economics of mass communications as well as social and ethical concerns that are currently prominent in the field.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Identify the elements of the communication process, communication settings, and the nature of the mass communicator.
• Describe the various models for studying mass communication.
• Discuss the historical and cultural context for studying mass communication.
• Explain the impact of the development of printing, the telegraph, the telephone and the Internet on mass communication.
• Describe the relationship between photography and motion pictures.
• Describe journalism in early America, how newspapers became a major industry, the impact of the Great Depression on journalism, modern newspapers, and the impact of online newspapers.
• Compare newspaper, magazine, and book production and publishing.
• Describe magazines and books in early America, the organization of these industries, and their modernization.
• Explain the evolution of radio as a mass medium, the economics of radio, radio production, and the pros and cons of Internet radio..
• Assess the impact of the radio industry on the recording industry.
• Identify recording industry milestones such as rock and roll, the commercialization of rock, and the British invasion.
• Discuss the history of motion pictures, the organization of the film industry, and motion picture production.

 

Advanced Journalism   (JOU-300)   3 credits  

Course Description
Instruction and practice in advanced journalistic techniques, with an emphasis on such specialized areas of coverage as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate writing and reporting for beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
• Compare and contrast journalistic skills and techniques used when covering beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
• Analyze how innovations in technology have impacted journalistic techniques and legal and ethical principles

 

Advanced Photojournalism   (JOU-330)   3 credits  

Course Description
Advanced study of photography as related to the visual communication of information and ideas, including composition, existing light, depth of field, and action photography, as applied to fashion, sports, and spot news.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate visual storytelling skills through photos and slideshows
• Analyze the impact of technological innovations on photojournalism storytelling and the legal and ethical challenges and concerns

 

Professional/Studio Photography   (PHO-383)   3 credits  

Course Description
Studio and location portraiture and photojournalism, in medium and large format, from the point of view of professional Photography of: events, groups, weddings, children, men, women, etc. Printing, finishing, and retouching of images is included. Image quantity, quality, control, trade vocabulary, and business procedures for the studio are also demonstrated.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Describe the technical and aesthetic qualities of a professional studio photograph.
• Specify the proper equipment and materials, including camera formats, lens focal lengths, film selection required for shooting in a professional studio setting.
• Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing studio photography as a means of creative self-expression.
• Demonstrate 4 examples of varied lighting techniques required for studio photography.
• Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference for studio photography.
• Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your technical and artistic capabilities associated with studio photography.
• Compare available light and strobe lighting for studio photography. Include 3 examples of each light source result in your image portfolio. Describe your preferred lighting technique.
• Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for studio photography.
• Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving. Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your studio image collection.
• Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with professional studio photography.

 

Photojournalism   (PHO-391)   3 credits  

Course Description
A study of photography as related to the visual communication of information and ideas, including composition, existing light, depth of field, and action photography, as applied to fashion, sports, and spot news.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

• Describe the technical and aesthetic qualities of a successful photojournalistic photograph.
• Research and provide 4 recommendations of professional photojournalists who are recognized for their photojournalistic work. Provide examples of each professional.
• Specify the proper equipment and materials, including camera formats, lens focal lengths, film selection required for shooting in the field or location photography.
• Considering professional approaches to photojournalism describe your recommendation for successfully capturing images that convey strong photojournalistic qualities such as emotion for the viewer.
• Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference for photojournalism photography.
• Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your technical and artistic capabilities associated with photojournalism photography.
• Compare available light and strobe lighting for photojournalism photography. Include 3 examples of each light source result in your image portfolio. Describe your preferred photojournalism lighting technique.
• Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for photojournalism photography.
• Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving. Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your studio image collection.
• Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with professional studio photography.

 

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