FJMP 131 - Multimedia Journalism Reporting

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    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for DJRN 205
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a practical study of the basic components involved in using digital and mobile tools to publish news content. Emphasis is placed on using such tools for news reporting and gathering purposes for students to create and manage story packages for multiple media platforms from the standpoint of a working multimedia journalist. Topics include the use of multiple digital elements including text, visuals, audio, interactives, and digital design. Legal and ethical issues in news media, including the implications of social and cultural constructs, economics, technology, and equity and social justice, are explored. This course is designed for students pursuing media-related majors and anyone interested in media-related industries.