JOUR-JOURNALISM (JOUR)
JOUR 105G. Media and Society
3 Credits (3)
Functions and organization of the mass media system in the United States; power of the mass media to affect knowledge, opinions, and social values; and the impact of new technologies.
JOUR 110. Introduction to Media Writing
3 Credits (2+2P)
Preparation of copy for broadcasting, print, advertising, and public relations. Introduction to Web applications. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 102 or ACT score of 25 and above or SAT score of 570 and above.
JOUR 201. Introduction to Multimedia
3 Credits (3)
Provide students with the basic skills to produce multimedia packages using text, photos, audio and video, as well as social media for professional purposes. Intensive hands-on class using editing software such as Adobe Premiere. Adobe Audition and Photoshop. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
JOUR 210. Newswriting & Reporting
3 Credits (2+2P)
Intensive laboratory practice in writing and field reporting news for print and Internet. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 102 or ACT score of 25 and above or SAT score of 570 and above and JOUR 110.