J298 Clash: Contested Terrain, Conflicting Interests : Telling Environmental Stories that Matter
For this course, think of potential stories in the broadest sense—embracing all of the ways that humankind interacts with the natural world, including but not limited to ecosystem preservation, alteration, degradation, and restoration; urbanization and industrialization; climate change; genetic engineering; agriculture, resource extraction, the use of public lands, air and water pollution; overpopulation, extinction, the…
Read MoreJ242 Renegades, Underdogs, Madmen: The magazine profile
Profiles are a remarkably versatile form: an open door for exploring a vast range of subjects, from the secret guilt of a paid climate change denier, to the bizarre afterlife of Carrot Top, to the unique super-taster abilities of a chef with Asperger’s. They’re also marketable – editors love them – and unusually fun. So…
Read MoreJ216 New Media Master’s Project Seminar-Section 2
This two-semester class is for students who want to do a New Media master’s project and specialize in digital media or multimedia reporting after graduation. In the class students will: Participate in critical discussions of best practices in multimedia storytelling and topics in new media publishing so students are prepared to work in and take…
Read MoreJ216 New Media Master's Project Seminar-Section 2
This two-semester class is for students who want to do a New Media master’s project and specialize in digital media or multimedia reporting after graduation. In the class students will: Participate in critical discussions of best practices in multimedia storytelling and topics in new media publishing so students are prepared to work in and take…
Read MoreJ275 Intro to Audio
Learn how to report and tell stories for the ear, with rich sounds, scenes, voices, and writing that pull listeners in and keep them listening. This class teaches the basics of audio journalism: how to choose, plan and report your story; do effective audio interviews; gather great sound and scenes; write for the ear; what…
Read MoreJ284 Documentary Production
An intensive documentary workshop in which second year Journalism students develop and produce their Masters projects. We work with the styles of writing, shooting, lighting, sound, editing, and production management unique to documentary. Guest filmmakers will conduct special sessions on various production skills including lighting, shooting, sound recording, and archival research.The Course Material fee for…
Read MoreJ285 Longform Video Reporting and Storytelling
The course is a two-semester, second-year production seminar in which students develop, produce and direct work that comprises their Master’s Projects in TV reporting or video storytelling. The primary emphasis is on production of rigorously reported stories of high editorial and technical quality, intended for multi-platform distribution. Students hone their visual storytelling skills by crafting…
Read MoreJ210 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…
Read MoreJ213 Visual Storytelling: Advanced Documentary Projects-Blurb Book
Advanced Photography explores narratives as they are designed, produced, and consumed in various digital forms. Students will work throughout the term on one in-depth group photo documentary project in class and will produce a bound Blurb photo book. This course will focus on developing a personal photographic style, photo editing, sequencing and publication as well…
Read MoreJ200 Reporting the News: Health and Environment – Section 001
Students in this class will learn how to report knowledgeably and skillfully on health, medicine, and the environment. We’ll learn how and where to find stories, how to access critical sources, and how to evaluate scientific claims no matter your scientific background. You’ll publish in Oakland North, Richmond Confidential, and other local and national outlets;…
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