Courses

JRNL 4530 provides the capstone course experience for students in the sports journalism emphasis. Students will build skills in areas such as writing long form articles, personality features, enterprise reporting, oral history projects, and comprehensive game coverage, and working with tight deadlines.

, LST. 1. Pr. (CMJN 2100 or CMJN 2103) and (CMJN 3410 or CMJN 3413 or JRSP 3410). This course is designed to give students in-depth training that covers advanced video editing techniques and effects. In addition, students will gain experience with advanced camera operation and techniques, focusing on high-quality production throughout the process. May count CMJN 4410 or JRSP 4410. 1002 School of Communication & Journalism

This course covers advanced techniques in reporting and writing for sports media. Students analyze published work, begin their own sports blog and write several articles, including two in-depth pieces. Several of the nation’s most prominent sportswriters will join us either in person or via Skype to offer insight into what it takes to flourish in an increasingly competitive media landscape. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Design and construction of standard user interfaces using a visual programming environment. Course includes the prototyping of several standard user interface mechanisms. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. Computer Science

Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and data analysis functions. Includes fundamental concepts of spreadsheets and their design. Demonstrates formula creation to include function usage. Covers business analysis including what-if, charts, accounting and finance functions and protection of data.

This course includes advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets, including macros and data analysis functions. Topics covered include data entry, graphics, table building and searching, macro development, customized reports, database administration, and statistical analysis.

Advanced commands, formatting and functionality of spreadsheets, with Excel being the particular example.

This course will be a study in advanced topics in stagecraft technology, including: controls, pneumatics, structural design for the stage, and welding.

Contact Hours: 3 A continuation of Stagecraft Lab designed for the upper level student.

Students engage in an investigation of and experimentation with three-dimensional face for stage, film, and television.