J282 Introduction to Video Storytelling
Introduction to Video Storytelling immerses students in the foundational elements of visual storytelling, focusing on light, composition, framing, building visual sequences, and video interviews. Students will learn how to use the power of visual language to tell compelling stories, convey meaning and emotions, and engage their audience. Through theoretical lessons, practical exercises, and constructive critiques,…
Read MoreJ275 Introduction to Audio
This class teaches you the basics of audio journalism. Together we will produce a series of half-hour radio shows covering the news, arts and life in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will cover both the technical and editorial craft of producing an audio news story: how to edit and mix audio; plan and report…
Read MoreJ298 Narrative Longform Master’s Project Seminar (Every other week)
Note: This class meets every other week for the fall semester. The instructor will coordinate with the class on the exact timing. News is news: “US, Canada Go To War; Naval Battles in Great Lakes” or “J-School Lecturer Nabbed in Bank Heist.” A reader will read to the end of such a story no matter…
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 MoreJ212 Advanced Audio
The goal of this class is to produce captivating, narrative, long-form audio stories. Students will learn the fundamentals of creative audio, including: finding, mapping and planning narrative stories; successfully pitching major radio programs and podcasts; interview skills; editing and script writing for style. This class will leave students with a strong foundation for entering the…
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 MoreJ200 Reporting the News (Section 3)
This course is an intensive 15-week research and workshop experience. It provides the foundation for the rest of the curriculum offered at the J-School. 200 Stresses hard news reporting, writing, and editing. In small classes faculty members with extensive experience in newspaper reporting work to develop the scope and quality of the reporting and writing…
Read MoreJ200 Reporting the News (Section 4)
This course is an intensive 15-week research and workshop experience. It provides the foundation for the rest of the curriculum offered at the J-School. 200 Stresses hard news reporting, writing, and editing. In small classes faculty members with extensive experience in newspaper reporting work to develop the scope and quality of the reporting and writing…
Read MoreJ200 Reporting the News (Section 5)
This course is an intensive 15-week research and workshop experience. It provides the foundation for the rest of the curriculum offered at the J-School. 200 Stresses hard news reporting, writing, and editing. In small classes faculty members with extensive experience in newspaper reporting work to develop the scope and quality of the reporting and writing…
Read MoreJ200 Reporting the News (Section 1)
This course is an intensive 15-week research and workshop experience. It provides the foundation for the rest of the curriculum offered at the J-School. 200 Stresses hard news reporting, writing, and editing. In small classes faculty members with extensive experience in newspaper reporting work to develop the scope and quality of the reporting and writing…
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