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The major in photojournalism requires 39 semester hours in the School of
Journalism & 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for students entering the university
or declaring the major in fall 2008/spring 2009:
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:
1. 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.
2. Completion of the following courses with at least a “C”: JOUR 201,
202, 231, 261, 333
CURRICULUM: 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 major and at least 65 hours of traditional liberal
arts and science courses are completed.
A grade of “D” in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the
major and may not be used as a prerequisite. Refer to the University
catalog for additional information.
Major in Photojournalism
Required Courses (prerequisites in italics)
JOUR 201 Media & Society
JOUR 202 Introduction to Media Writing, Reporting
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 & Ethics (Jr. standing)
BCOM 301 Mass Comm Law/Ethics (BCOM/JOUR 201, PS110)
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 (spring)
(Photo
major: JOUR 333)(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 Editorial & 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 & 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)
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Fall 2008 Major in Photojournalism
4-year plan
Photojournalism is located in the Mass Media and Technology Hall and may
be reached at (270) 745-4144, or by fax at (270) 745-5835.
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Major in Photojournalism - Photo Track pre-fall 2008
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for students declaring the major prior to fall
2008: 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 course work 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,
333, 332
CURRICULUM for students declaring the major prior to fall 2008:
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. Generally, students may select any
other minor as long as the major advisor approves it, 80 hours are taken
outside the major and at least 65 hours of traditional
liberal arts and science courses are completed. A grade of
"D" in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the
major. Refer to the University catalog for additional information.
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Photojournalism Track-39 hours (prerequisites in
italics)
Note:
pre-spring 2005 course # in brackets.
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Required Courses
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JOUR 201
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Media & Society
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JOUR 202
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Introduction to Media Writing, Reporting
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JOUR 231
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Introduction to Photojournalism
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JOUR 301 or BCOM 301
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Press Law and Ethics (Junior standing) or BCOM 301 MassCommunication Law
and Ethics (201, PS 110)
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JOUR 321 or JOUR 302
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Public Affairs Reporting (JOUR 201, 202) or JOUR 302 IntermediateReporting
(JOUR 201, 202)
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JOUR 332
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Introduction to Photojournalism Technologies (JOUR
201,202,231)
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JOUR 333[331]
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Lighting Technologies (JOUR 201, 202, 231, 332)
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JOUR 334
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Photojournalism: Picture Stories (Photo track: JOUR 333
[331]; New Media track: JOUR 332)
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JOUR 336[435]
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Picture Editing (spring) ( Photo track: JOUR 334; New
Media track: 231, and 232 or 332; non-majors: JOUR 231,and 232 or 252}
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JOUR 432[335]
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Photojournalism Practicum (JOUR 334)
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JOUR 436
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Advanced Photojournalism (spring) (capstone course) (JOUR
336, 432 )
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Select 6 hours from Restricted Electives
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JOUR 261
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Introduction to Multi Media (JOUR 332 or 232, BCOM 264 or
permission)
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JOUR 323
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News Editing (JOUR 321)
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JOUR 325
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Editorial and Feature Writing (JOUR 323)
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JOUR 362
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Web Publishing Narratives (JOUR 261)
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BCOM 266
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Basic Television Production (JOUR/BCOM 201)
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Requirements outside the major
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PS 110
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American National Government (Category C)
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PS 210
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State & Local Government
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GEOG 110
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World Regional Geography (Category E) or GEOG 360
Geography of N. America (Category C)
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Major in Photojournalism-New Media Publishing Track--Pre
fall 2008
Note: Due to curriculum changes, the new
media track will not be offered as a separate track to incoming students
effective fall 2008. New media courses have been merged with the photojournalism track in the new
curriculum requirements for students entering the major in fall 2008. (See top of page)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 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 course works 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 and 232 or 332.
CURRICULUM: The major in Photojournalism/New Media Publishing
Track 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.
Generally, students may select any other minor as long as the major advisor
approves it, 80 hours are taken outside the major and at least 65 hours of
traditional liberal arts and science courses are completed. A grade of
"D" in any JOUR/BCOM course will not be accepted toward the
major. Refer to the University catalog for additional information.
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New Media Publishing Track-39 hours (prerequisites
in italics)
Note:
pre-spring 2005 course # in brackets.
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Required Courses
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JOUR 201
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Media & Society
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JOUR 202
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Introduction to Media Writing, Reporting
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JOUR 231
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Introduction to Photojournalism
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JOUR 261
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Introduction to Multimedia (BCOM 264 and either JOUR 332
or 232; or permission of instructor)
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BCOM 264
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Basic Digital Video Production
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JOUR 301 or BCOM 301
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Press Law and Ethics (Junior standing) or BCOM 301 MassCommunication Law
and Ethics (201, PS 110)
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JOUR 321 or JOUR 302
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Public Affairs Reporting (JOUR 201, 202) JOUR 302 IntermediateReporting (JOUR
201, 202)
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JOUR 332
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Introduction to Photojournalism Technologies (JOUR
201,202,231)
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JOUR 362
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Web Narratives (JOUR 261)
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JOUR 463 or JOUR 436
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Projects in New Media (capstone course) (JOUR 362) Advanced
Photojournalism (spring) (capstone course) (JOUR 336,432)
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Select 9 hours from Restricted Electives
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JOUR 323
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News Editing (JOUR 321)
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JOUR 325
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Editorial and Feature Writing (JOUR 321 and 323 or
consent of instructor)
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JOUR 333[331]
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Lighting Technologies (JOUR 332)
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JOUR 334
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Photojournalism: Picture Stories (Photo Track: JOUR 333;
New Media Track: JOUR 332)
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JOUR 336[435]
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Picture Editing (spring) (Photo Track: 334; New Media
Track: JOUR 231, and 232 or 332; non-majors: JOUR 231, and 232 or 252.)
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BCOM 325
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Survey of Writing for Television & Radio (BCOM 201 or
JOUR 201)
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BCOM 368
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News Videography and Editing (fall) (BCOM 266 or 264)
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Requirements outside the major
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PS 110
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American National Government (Category C)
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PS 210
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State and Local Government (General Elective)
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GEOG 110
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World Regional Geography (Category E) or GEOG 360
Geography of N. America (Category C)
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Photojournalism is located in Mass Media and Technology Hall and may be
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