Also see courses listed under Broadcasting, Communication, Film Studies and Speech.
JOURN 1, The News 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This introductory course acquaints the student with journalism techniques with a focus on the newspaper medium, including broadcast and online formats. The course encourages a thoughtful awareness and critical analysis of news reporting. Theory is combined with assignments that apply the basic principles of newswriting.
2365 11:15a-12:35p MW BUNDY 127 Rubin S M
Above section 2365 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2366 12:45p-2:05p MW BUNDY 127 Rubin S M
Above section 2366 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2367 12:45p-2:05p TTh BUNDY 127 Stambler L S
Above section 2367 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2368 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Rubin S M
Above section 2368 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2369 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Rubin S M
Above section 2369 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4355 6:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 127 Stambler L S
Above section 4355 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
JOURN 4A, Newscasting and Newswriting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course familiarizes the student with the expectations of journalism by the public and teaches the student the basic newswriting guidelines used in broadcast journalism. Through newswriting assignments and exercises the student will become adept in basic broadcast newswriting.
Journalism 4A is the same course as Broadcasting 4A. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4356 6:45p-9:50p T DRSCHR 203 Giggans J H
Arrange-2 Hours
JOURN 8, Writing to Sell (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Minimum keyboarding skills.
English Assessment Group A.
Students study article-writing opportunities for magazines and newspapers. In this lecture-production class, students write freelance articles for submission to commercial and campus publications.
4357 6:30p-9:35p M BUNDY 127 Rubin S M
Above section 4357 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
JOURN 16, Producing the Campus Newspaper (4,4) 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 1.
Students receive advanced instruction in writing stories, copy reading, editing, layout, and makeup. They direct the production of “The Corsair,” the college weekly newspaper, and its online edition. The course may be repeated once for credit.
2370 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 117 Baird B T
Arrange-3 Hours LS 172
JOURN 17, Editing the Campus Newspaper (2,2) 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 1.
This course provides advanced instruction for student editors of The Corsair newspaper and its online edition. Topics include assigning and copyediting stories and photos, working with writers and photographers, designing and pasting up pages, “packaging” stories with graphics and photos, and using accepted professional practices to solve ethical problems that arise. Students will comprise the editing staff of The Corsair, including the editor in chief, online editor, page editors, copy editor, graphics editor, photo editor, and chief photographer. Journalism 17 students will be concurrently enrolled in either Journalism 16 or Journalism 22 or Photography 14. Journalism 17 may be repeated once for credit.
2371 4:00p-8:05p M LS 172 Baird B T
2372 4:00p-8:05p T LS 172 Baird B T
JOURN 19, Producing the Online Newspaper 3 units
Transfer: CSU
Journalism 16 and 19 combined can be taken four times.
Students will produce the online newspaper and study critical issues related to online journalism, including design, content, and ethics.
JOURN 19 recommended for students who are taking or have taken ET 14 Web Design 1 and/or ET 34 Web Animation 1.
2373 2:15p-3:35p MW BUNDY 127 Rubin S M
2:15p-3:35p MW BUNDY 127 Brewer S L
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2373 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
JOURN 21, News Photography 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 1.
This survey course in basic news photography is designed for journalism or photography majors and students interested in having work published in magazines and newspapers. Students learn basic camera and storytelling techniques, photo composition, and picture layout principles. A 35-mm single-lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required.
Journalism 21 is the same course as Photography 13. Students may receive credit for one but not both.
2374 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 117 Burkhart G J
JOURN 22, Photography for Publication (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Journalism 21 or Photography 13.
This course provides an in-depth study of photojournalism with an emphasis on creation of photo story ideas, photo essays, and feature photos for publication. Photo editing and layout for newspapers, magazines, and on-line publishing will be covered. Students will comprise the photo staff of the campus newspaper, The Corsair, and on-line publications. This course may be repeated once for credit. A 35-mm single lens reflex camera with manual focus capability is required.
Journalism 22 is the same course as Photography 14. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2375 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 172 Burkhart G J
Arrange-3 Hours LS 172 Staff
JOURN 43, Public Relations and Publicity 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This is a survey course of basic principles and objectives of public relations, including publicity and promotion techniques. Emphasis is on the tools, such as media and publication, in planning public relations programs.
Journalism 43 is the same course as Business 29. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4358 6:45p-9:50p W DRSCHR 203 Adelman A
JOURN 90A, Internship in Journalism 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
Students will relate their journalistic experience to real life by working for a newspaper or magazine for a semester or intersession. Academic credit is based on achieving learning objectives and meeting hourly requirements.
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in at least one journalism class, with a minimum of seven units (including the internship) maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
2376 Arrange-4 Hours Baird B T