J221 Introduction to Data Visualization

This is a class in finding and telling visual stories from data. Fundamental principles of data analysis and visual presentation, chart types and when to use them, and how to acquire and “interview” data are covered. We will make static and interactive charts and maps using free software. There will be some coding, but no…

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J298 Advanced Coding Interactives

This is a class that teaches students how to build multifaceted online news packages. Students will construct web presentations that combine multiple media forms, and learn how to design a longform story in a way that connects each piece into a cohesive narrative structure. Students will learn the technical skills for building web packages —…

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J219 Picture and Sound

J219 is a required course for all second year long-form TV and documentary students. Classes are a combination of lecture and in-class exercises, and grades are based on attendance and quizzes. There are no outside assignments. This class is required for second year TV/Doc Students.

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J219 Videography

This course is designed to supplement J219 Picture and Sound, with advanced topics in documentary videography and lighting. The weekly meetings alternate between lecture/demonstrations, workshops, and guest presentations. We will explore topics such as green screen videography, backgrounds, shooting in extreme environments, composition, shooting in wet and cold environments, car rigs, time lapse, lighting and…

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J298 San Quentin Editing

Meeting time: TBD The San Quentin News Editing Project gives student journalists hands-on experience working with prisoners to publish the only newspaper of its kind in the country. Now entering its fifth year of existence, the class has not only sharpened the editing and writing skills of many Berkeley students, it has also made a…

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J219 MINI: Animating the News (8 weeks) – starts 2/12

This is a mini course that teaches students about illustration and motion graphics. This could be as simple as text moving on the screen (called kinetic typography), or creating mini-narratives through illustrations, drawing or other artwork. Student will learn Adobe After Effects.

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J219 MINI: Associate Producer (4 weeks) – starts 2/1

The Associate Producer is a crucial job in any documentary and television magazine production. The AP is called upon to fulfill a wide range of duties: reporting, logistical planning, budget management, archival acquisition, organizing deliverables, and managing personalities—and each one has to be executed with precision for the project to be successful. Each week, instructors…

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