Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

The major in photojournalism requires 39 semester hours in the School of Journalism and Broadcasting. Specific objectives are to: Develop the artistic, technical and personal qualities of those who pursue a professional career in photojournalism; Develop a background for understanding the role of photojournalism in shaping and reflecting contemporary society; Provide instruction in photographic theory, principles and practice for the student in any area of scholarly pursuit where such knowledge is needed to improve understanding and abilities. The major in Photojournalism requires a minimum of 39 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Each major must have a concentration of study (minor or second major) outside journalism/mass communication/communication studies/film studies. Generally, students may select any other minor as long as the major advisor approves it; 80 hours are taken outside the area of journalism and mass communication with no fewer than 65 semester hours of traditional liberal arts and natural science courses. A grade of D in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the major and may not be used as a prerequisite.

Modul program

Required Courses: JOUR 201 Media and Society; JOUR 202 Introduction to Media Writing; JOUR 231 Introduction to Photojournalism; JOUR 261 Introduction to Multimedia (JOUR 231 photo majors; JOUR 131 non-majors). One of the following two law courses: JOUR 301 Press Law and Ethics (Jr. standing, JOUR 201, 202); BCOM 301 Mass Comm Law/Ethics (BCOM/JOUR 201, PS110); JOUR 321 Public Affairs Reporting or effective fall '09 JOUR 302 Intermediate Reporting (JOUR 201,202); JOUR 333 Lighting Technologies (JOUR 231,261); JOUR 334 Photojournalism: Picture Stories (JOUR 336); JOUR 336 Picture Editing (Photo major: JOUR 333 or conncurrent with J333 with permission; News/ed major: JOUR 131 and 232; or permission of instructor); JOUR 432 Photojournalism Practicum (JOUR 334)(JOUR 362 recommended); JOUR 436 Photojournalism Projects (spring) (capstone course) (JOUR 432) . Select 6 hours from Restricted Electives - Web narratives strongly recommended: JOUR 323 News Editing (JOUR 202); JOUR 325 Feature Writing (JOUR 302, 323 or permission of instructor); JOUR 362 Web Narratives (JOUR 334); BCOM 266 Basic Television Production (JOUR/BCOM 201). Requirements outside the major: PS 110 American National Government (Category C); PS 210 State and Local Government (PS 110). one of the following two courses: GEOG 110 World Regional Geography (Category E) or GEOG 360 Geography of N. America (Category C).

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Prospective majors may take no more than 18 hours in the major before admission. Students must meet the following requirements before they can be admitted: Completion of 48 hours of coursework applicable to the baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5. Required courses include COMM 145 or COMM 161 (preferably COMM 161), HIST 119 or 120, the university math requirement, and at least a C in ENG 100; Completion of the following courses with at least a C: JOUR 201, 202, 231, 261, 333.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Nama jurusan

Potter College of Arts and Letters, School of Journalism and Broadcasting