This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Journalism

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JRNL 1100 cr - 3

Explorations in Mass Communications

This course provides a broad introduction to mass communications in Canada. It describes the key players who affect the mass media in this country, including the work in the mass media and the people who watch and listen to them. It also examines the role of government and business in this environment. In addition, the course discusses a variety of issues relevant to Canadian communications, such as concentration of media ownership and the dominance of American popular culture in our country.

JRNL 1122 cr - 3

Writing Skills for Journalism

This is a course in basic writing skills for print media which supplements the other journalism courses. Students will learn to adapt their individual writing styles to meet the needs of community and daily newspapers. The emphasis will be on learning to write news stories in Canadian Press style.
Corequisites: JRNL 1142, JRNL 1160

JRNL 1130 cr - 1.5

Photography for Print Media

This course introduces students to photographic skills and concepts used in public relations and journalism. Students will be instructed in the use and care of the 35mm single lens reflex camera, accessories, black and white darkroom equipment. Students will gain practical experience in the design and production of photographic images suitable for use in displays, editorial illustration, advertising, public relations, and journalism.

JRNL 1141 cr - 3

Visual Design with Computers

This course is an introduction to the use of typography in the design of layouts used in the fields of journalism or public relations.
Prerequisites: keyboarding skills of 25 wpm
Corequisites: JRNL 1142

JRNL 1142 cr - 1.5

Computer Skills

This course introduces students to the use of personal computers and various computer applications. Students develop the skills and knowledge needed to produce computer generated material in the Journalism and/or Public Relations field. They work with Windows based programs to create, edit, and format text, design and layout editorial, display advertising and work with images to create a variety of professional material.
Corequisites: JRNL 1141

JRNL 1160 cr - 3

Introduction to Journalism

This course provides an introduction to the various components of newspaper work, including writing, research, reporting, newsroom functions, printing techniques, production, photojournalism, and the laws of libel. Comparisons will be made between the style of hard news writing and that of feature, column, and editorial writing. Students will learn to recognize a newsworthy story. The history of the community and daily newspaper industries will be studied. Their business, advertising and circulation departments will be discussed and analyzed.
Corequisites: JRNL 1122, JRNL 1142

JRNL 1231 cr - 3

Basic Photojournalism

Students will further develop their understanding of photography as it relates to journalism. Skills in using the 35mm camera, in black and white film developing, print processing, and making enlargements will be sharpened. Students will gain practical experience in photographing subjects using different lenses under varied lighting conditions. They will learn to apply the principles of photojournalism in supplying various kinds of newspaper and magazines photographs. News, feature, sports and photo stories will receive special attention. Students will also learn the basics of negative scanning and Adobe Photoshop.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1130

JRNL 1242 cr - 1.5

Computer Skills

During this course students develop computer skills and learn programs for text production, advertising and page layout as used in the field of Journalism.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1141, 1142
Corequisites: JRNL 1231, 1261

JRNL 1261 cr - 3

Advanced Journalism

This course concentrates on advanced aspects of newspaper journalism. Major components will include interviewing, research, writing to deadline, writing on demand, and re-writing of news stories and news releases. Some emphasis will be placed on coverage of police activities, court, and speeches. Students will be introduced to column and editorial writing. Students will continue to follow Canadian Press Style as used by Canadian newspapers.
Perquisites: JRNL 1122, JRNL 1160
Corequisites: JRNL 1265, JRNL 1272

JRNL 1262 cr - 1.5

Political Reporting

This is a practical writing course that introduces students to the basics of political reporting at three levels: municipal, provincial and federal. This course covers the role of politics in society, including the powers and responsibilities of various levels and activities of government. Students learn how political stories are typically generated from budgets, election campaigns and public meetings.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1100
Corequisites: JRNL 1261

JRNL 1265 cr - 3

Feature Writing

In this course, students learn how to write feature articles for newspapers and magazines. The student will study through the process of producing ideas, selling a story, research techniques, writing and rewriting, and surviving as a free-lancer. In-class writing exercises are designed to help the student develop a feature writing style.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1122, JRNL 1160 or PRLN 1150, PRLN 1162

JRNL 1272 cr - 3

Newspaper Production

This course concentrates on the development of skills needed in the production of a newspaper and provides the opportunity to synthesize previously learned, and new skills. These skills include editing, rewriting, proofreading, headline and cutline writing, production of page and advertising dummies both on and off the computer, layout, paste-up and camera-ready art.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1122, 1160
Corequisites: JRNL 1242, 1262

JRNL 2301 cr - 3

Media and Audiences

This course is an introduction to the study of popular culture and communication, with a focus on the nature and role of audiences. Popular culture is examined in relation to consumerism, pleasure-seeking, language and advertising, politics and the news.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1100 recommended

JRNL 2332 cr - 1.5

Advanced Photojournalism

This course is an extension of basic photojournalism and is designed for students who may be considering a career in photojournalism or as an adjunct to a career in writing. Emphasis will be placed on shooting a wide variety of subjects and working to a deadline, as well as the use of Photoshop®. Students will develop the skills required to prepare a photo portfolio that will assist them in marketing themselves as photojournalists.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1231

JRNL 2342 cr - 3

Computer Skills for Journalism in a Macintosh Environment

Students will develop additional computer skills and design techniques in a Macintosh environment. Students will be provided with advanced instruction in newspaper layout, photoshop, web page design, and pagination to supplement JRNL 2372 Newspaper Publication I.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1242

JRNL 2352 cr - 1.5

Research and Investigative Techniques

Students will build on the skills learned in first-year journalism course and will develop more advanced techniques for researching and investigating news stories
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261 and 1262

JRNL 2372 cr - 5

Newspaper Publication I

The newspaper practicum includes the practical application of experience acquired by students in their first-year journalism courses. Students will apply this expertise (writing, editing, photography) to the production of the student paper, The Chronicle. They will cover all facets of producing the newspaper, in a newsroom environment, for the initial news meeting through to pre-press production and distribution.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261, 1262, 1265, 1272
Corequisites: JRNL 2332, 2340

JRNL 2400 cr - 3

Legal and Ethical Issues

This course focuses upon ethical and legal issues as they pertain to public relations and journalism in Canada. Among the media-related topics it covers are privacy, conflicts of interest, morally offensive content, stereotypes and the juvenile audience.

JRNL 2461 cr - 1.5

The Community Newspaper

This course concentrates on the business of running a community newspaper. Students will analyze the internal and external operations of the production, management, advertising and circulation departments. The student will learn community newspaper structure and organization. Working in a team environment, they will also learn a reporters' share of responsibility for the copy, photographic and production flow. The history of community newspapers will be discussed and analyzed and comparisons will be made with that of the daily newspaper industry.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261
Corequisites: JRNL 2471

JRNL 2463 cr - 1.5

Investigative Journalism

This is a practical course which will teach students the skills necessary to practice investigative journalism. It will focus on obtaining information from a wide variety of sources, including government and non-government organizations, individuals and others. Emphasis will be placed on interview techniques and other aspects essential to journalistic investigation.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

JRNL 2471 cr - 4.5

Work Experience (Journalism)

A work experience is arranged during the fourth semester with newspapers in and out of the college area. The student will be given an opportunity to experience the daily routine used in the preparation of a newspaper. The student will spend four weeks under regular working conditions, in a work situation, performing the duties of full-time staffers. This will include the practical application of expertise acquired by students in the first-and second-year journalism courses.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2301, 2332, 2372
Corequisites: JRNL 2400, 2461, 2463, 2474

JRNL 2474 cr - 5

Newspaper Publication II

This is a continuation of JRNL 2372, and includes the practical application of experience acquired by students in their first and second year journalism courses. Students will apply this expertise (writing, editing, photography, production) to the production of the student paper, The Chronicle. They will cover all facets of producing the newspaper, in a newsroom environment, from the initial news meeting through to pre-press production and distribution.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2372