J211 Reporting the News Lab
J210 Introduction to Photojournalism
Students will photograph a variety of events/stories to acquire a sense of the range of realities a photographer might encounter on assignment. Students will examine technical aspects of photography — composition, editing and presentation — and will work on weekly assignments that include news, features, sports and environmental portraits. They will also study the history…
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J200 Reporting the News – Environment
J-200: Environment & Health In this course, we will focus on journalism basics through the prism of reporting on the environment, health, and the disruptive factor that overlays them all, climate change. These topics are multi-disciplinary, intersecting with the realms of science, politics, business, the law, technology, and culture, all playing out on fundamental matters…
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You’ll report on all facets of life in Richmond, a city of 110,000 people who live in the shadow of a giant refinery and worry about their air quality – but who also monitor Monarch butterflies and Bay oysters. Perhaps the Bay Area’s least-understood urban hub, Richmond is a crucible of great stories on politics…
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As an Oakland North reporter, you’ll work a beat to develop a deep source list and expertise on your subject. Reporters will explore the constantly newsworthy city which includes city, state and federal government, small and big businesses including the tech industry taking a foothold, gentrification, immigration, policing, education, arts and culture. Oakland offers a…
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This is a 4 week course: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 & 2/17
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J219 MINI: Undocumented America
7 week course: 10/5-11/9
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