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NOTE: These courses carry a Dallas County Community College prefix of "JOUR"; however, most can be identified by a Common Course Number for transfer evaluation purposes. Both are listed in the course descriptions.
JOUR 1129 News Publications I (1)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1129.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence or approved by the instructor.
All publication courses must be taken in sequence. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015406
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JOUR 1130 News Publications II (1)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1130.
Prerequisite: JOUR 1129.
All publication courses must be taken in sequence. Individual assignments are made for student media. Assignments may be in writing, advertising, photography, cartooning, and editing. Students are required to work at prescribed periods under supervision and must attend staff meetings. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015406
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JOUR 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1307.
This course surveys the field of mass communications. Emphasis is on the role of mass media in modern society. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0901025106
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JOUR 1335 Survey of Broadcasting (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 1335.
This course stresses broadcast organization and operations and includes the theoretical and historical aspects of broadcasting. It introduces students to the social, political, technical and economic aspects of the broadcasting industry. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0901025206
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JOUR 2129 News Publications III (1)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2129.
Prerequisite: JOUR 1130.
All publication courses must be taken in sequence. Individual assignments are made for student media. Assignments may be in writing, advertising, photography, cartooning, and editing. Students are required to work at prescribed periods under supervision and must attend staff meetings. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015406
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JOUR 2130 News Publications IV (1)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2130.
Prerequisite: JOUR 2129.
All publication courses must be taken in sequence. Individual assignments are made for student media. Assignments may be in writing, advertising, photography, cartooning, and editing. Students are required to work at prescribed periods under supervision and must attend staff meetings. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015406
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JOUR 2209 News Editing & Copy Reading I (2) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Copy editing for errors of fact and interpretation of English. Includes newspaper style, headline writing, proofreading, and page makeup. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015306
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JOUR 2210 News Editing & Copy Reading II (2) New course added June 2, 2009
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Copy editing for errors of fact and interpretation of English. Includes newspaper style, headline writing, proofreading, and page makeup. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015306
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JOUR 2302 Principles of Journalism (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Exploration of ethical and legal boundaries as well as issues and problems facing today's journalist. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015206
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JOUR 2303 Radio/Television Production (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Concepts and techniques of sound production, including the coordinating and directing processes. Hands-on experience with equipment, sound sources, and direction of talent. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1002025106
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JOUR 2305 Editing and Layout (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2305.
Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015106
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JOUR 2311 News Gathering and Writing (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2311.
Prerequisite: Typing ability.
This course focuses upon recognizing newsworthy events, gathering information and writing the straight news story. It provides a basis for future study in newspaper and magazine writing, advertising, broadcast journalism and public relations. Students are required to write for the campus newspaper. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015706
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JOUR 2315 News Gathering and Writing II (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2315.
Prerequisite: Journalism 2311 or professional experience approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Journalism 2311. Students study and practice writing more complex stories, such as features, profiles, follow-up stories, and sidebars. Students are required to write for the campus newspaper. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904015806
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JOUR 2327 Principles of Advertising (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2327.
Fundamentals of advertising, including advertising appeals, print and broadcast copy writing, and design and selection of media will be covered. Typography as it relates to advertising is stressed. The course will provide students with the concepts they will need to go into the advertising field and into advanced advertising courses. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0909035106
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JOUR 2328 Advertising Art I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025126
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JOUR 2329 Advertising Art II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: JOUR 2328 or instructor approval.
Communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5004025126
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JOUR 2330 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2330.
Exploration of the history and development of public relations. Presentation of the theory behind and process of public relations, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of PR campaigns. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0909025106
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JOUR 2331 Radio/Television Announcing (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Principles of announcing: study of voice, diction, pronunciation, and delivery. Experience in various types of announcing. Study of phonetics is recommended. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015406
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JOUR 2332 Radio/Television News (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is COMM 2330.
Preparation and analysis of news styles for the electronic media. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904025206
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JOUR 2339 Writing for Radio, Television, & Film (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0904025106
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