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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

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

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

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

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

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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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.