Students will be given a comprehensive overview of mass communications in Canada. They will learn about the key players who affect mass media, including the people who work in mass media and their audiences and critics. Students will examine the roles played by government and business in mass communications and discuss a variety of relevant issues, including concentration of media ownership and the dominance of American popular culture on Canada

Prerequisites: English 12 (B) or ENGQ 1099 or ABEE 0091 or ENGP 1091 or Kwantlen English Placement Test EPT) for placement to ENGL 1100 or an LPI level 5 with an Essay score of 30 or higher or ELST 0381 & 0383 (was EASL 0085 & 0040) (B)

Writing Skills for Journalism

Students will learn the writing skills required for modern media, especially newspapers.  They will write and edit articles in Canadian Press style and organize information in accepted newspaper story forms, with emphasis on grammar, effective structure, and the presentation of accurate information.

Corequisites: JRNL 1160

Photography for Print Media

Students will be introduced to photographic skills used in print journalism. They will learn different types of photojournalism, including news, sports and feature photography and the use and care of 35mm single lens reflex cameras and professional standard digital cameras. Students will gain practical experience while photographing subjects in a variety of lighting conditions and settings requiring different exposures and techniques. They will learn how to produce both colour and black and white photographs for publication, as well as basic principles of photo layout and use of software to download digital photographs to a Mac computer.

Visual Design with Computers

Students will develop the skills and knowledge to produce computer-generated material for print media, using appropriate software. They will learn basic design theory, the history and application of typography and how to critically evaluate visual design elements.

Introduction to Journalism

Students will learn the fundamentals of journalism, including writing, research, reporting, newsroom operations, and the laws of libel. They will examine the differences between news writing and that of feature, column, and editorial writing. Students will critique news coverage of local, national and international events and develop the ability to recognize a newsworthy story.

Corequisites: JRNL 1123

Basic Photojournalism

Students will further develop their understanding of photography as it pertains to journalism. They will sharpen skills in using a 35mm camera, and producing black and white and colour images. Students will gain practical experience in photographing subjects using different lenses under a variety of lighting conditions. They will learn to apply the principles of photojournalism in conceiving and creating various types of newspaper and magazine photographs, with special attention on news, features, sports and photo stories. Students will also continue to learn negative scanning and use of Adobe Photoshop®.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1130

Advanced Journalism

Students will learn different approaches to news writing and develop the ability to cover sports, business, entertainment, and lifestyles beats. They will apply critical thinking skills to the writing of columns, editorials, and reviews.

Perquisites: JRNL 1123 and 1160

Corequisites: JRNL 1262

Political Reporting

Students will learn how political stories are generated from budgets, school boards, city councils, community organizations, and federal and provincial governments. They will learn how to access documents and people who are sources of information, and how to evaluate and select information for use in news stories.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1123 and 1160

Corequisites: JRNL 1261

Feature Writing

In this course, students learn how to write feature articles for newspapers and magazines. The student will study the process of producing ideas, selling a story, research techniques, writing and rewriting, and surviving as a free-lancer. In-class writing exercises are designed to help the student develop a feature writing style.

Prerequisites: (JRNL 1123 and 1160) or PRLN 1150 and 1162)

Newspaper Production and Editing

Students will learn how to produce a newspaper, using relevant design and photo-imaging software. They will develop and practise skills in copy editing, rewriting, proofreading, headline and cutline writing, and page design. Students will develop teamwork skills and the ability to critique their own work and the work of others.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1123 and 1141

Corequisites: JRNL 1130

Media and Audiences

This course is an introduction to the study of popular culture and communication, with a focus on the nature and role of audiences. Popular culture is examined in relation to consumerism, pleasure-seeking, language and advertising, politics and the news.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1100 recommended

Advanced Photojournalism

Students will expand their skill in the use of 35mm cameras and flash photography, and explore the basics of digital photography, with special emphasis placed on covering news and sports, feature pictures and photo stories. Students will learn to control on-location lighting, develop computer-imaging skills, and understand ethical and legal issues. They will address special topics including how to build and present a portfolio and the nature of the freelance market.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1231

Research Techniques

Students will learn how to research records at government offices, registered charities, and publicly traded companies. They will develop the skills necessary to interpret financial reports and statistical information and to do research using the Internet.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

 

Newspaper Publication I

Students will practise the skills necessary to publish a newspaper, including writing, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press production, and distribution. They will learn the basics of Web design and writing for the Web.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

Ethics and the Media

Students will learn about moral theories and will apply them to topics such as conflicts of interest, offensive content, and stereotypes. They will critically examine current issues in the news and will explore the relationship between journalism and public relations.

Broadcast I: Introduction to Radio Reporting

Students will be introduced to radio broadcast journalism which focuses on writing, editing, story production and on-air voice presentation. They will learn to conduct interviews using digital tape recorders, and to select, download and edit clips on Mac computers. They will also learn to identify types of radio stories, beats and programs, and to distinguish between public and private radio formats.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1160 and 1261

Investigative Journalism

Students will develop the skills necessary to practice investigative journalism. They will learn how to obtain information from a wide variety of sources, including government and non-governmental organizations, individuals and others. Emphasis will be placed on interview techniques and other aspects essential to journalistic investigation.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1261

Work Experience

Students will experience the daily routine used in the preparation of a publication during a four-week industry placement. They will perform the duties of full-time reporters during their placement, applying the skills they learned in the first two years of the program..

Prerequisites: JRNL 2301 and 2332 and or 2373

Corequisites: (JRNL 2400 or 2401) and 2461 and 2463 and (2474 or 2477) [No Corequisites effective: Sept. 05]

Newspaper Publication II

Students will practise the skills necessary to publish a newspaper, including writing, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press production, and distribution. They will conduct news meetings and develop teamwork skills through working on a group project.

On-Line Publishing I

Students will develop and practice the skills necessary to produce the on-line version of the student newspaper “The Chronicle.” They will learn how to use a variety of production techniques, including file and Web site linking, and how to produce frequent updates on developing and/or changing stories. Students will also develop and produce “on-line only” articles.

Prerequisites:JRNL 2475 or 2477

Social Issues Journalism

Students will explore the history and practice of “social justice” journalism, a long-established branch of reporting that combines feature writing, investigative reporting, and an invitation to change that goes beyond standard journalism. They will learn about the ethics and traditions of social-issues journalism.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1265 or permission of program coordinator

Writing for Magazines

Students will learn how to develop the “writer’s voice,” to integrate narrative and descriptive writing into stories, and to organize material for magazine-length, non-fiction stories. They will develop the skills necessary to rewrite magazine stories and to work with an editor.

Prerequisites: JRNL 1265

Advanced Web Design and Writing

Students will learn both the technical demands of on-line writing and new possibilities for reporting and storytelling: balancing narrative (the writer) and exploration (the reader). They will explore the potential for linking databases to Web technology for information delivery in a project-driven course. Students will develop an on-line portfolio.

Corequisites: JRNL 3100
 

Media and Diversity

Students will examine the media from the perspective of the diverse audience, with a specific focus on issues such as race, religion, gender and culture. They will develop the skills to report on diversity with fairness and balance.

Prerequisites: completion of 60 Kwantlen credits which must include ENGL 1100 and JRNL 2301

Magazine Production

Students will develop the skills to edit, design and publish a magazine. They will learn about the relationships between the editor and writer, the editor and art director, and the editorial and departments.

Prerequisites: JRNL 3130

On-Line Publishing II

Students will utilize their writing, research, computer, and visual design skills to develop individual on-line publishing projects.

Prerequisites: JRNL 3100

Daily Newspaper Publication

Students will produce and publish a daily newspaper. They will develop the skills necessary to work with a tight deadline, in a team environment, and on several stories at once. Students will practice the skills of newswriting, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press production, and distribution.

Business & Management

Students will study two aspects of management in journalism. In the first component, they will learn about management in a newsroom or other media outlet. Leadership in both the newsroom and the larger community will also be emphasized. The second component of the course will focus on how to manage a home-based business in desktop publishing, freelance writing, photography or editing, and how to develop the skill of entrepreneurship.

Advanced Research for Journalism

Students will learn techniques for computer-assisted research and use information gathered through those techniques to produce original news stories and graphics. They will study advanced Internet research methods, information analysis using spreadsheets and databases, and methodologies for designing surveys, research questionnaires, and polls.

Advanced Editing

Students will learn advanced skills related to the editor's role in a newsroom. They will practice coaching reporters on generating and shaping story ideas, improving writing techniques, and developing sidebars, visual aids and other elements to complement a story, as well as editing complex stories for accuracy, effectiveness, organization, and writing style.

Work Experience II

A work experience is arranged during the seventh semester with newspapers, magazines or online publications in and out of the college area. Students will experience the daily routine used in the preparation of a publication during a four-week industry placement where they will perform the duties of full-time staffers. Following that work experience, they will report back with an assessment.

Directed Study Honours I - Research

Students working under the supervision of a faculty member will identify a topic for their honours thesis and undertake a research program that includes an extensive reading list developed by the student and faculty supervisor. They will design an outline for their thesis project.

Prerequisites: JRNL 3200

History of Canadian Journalism

Students will learn about the history of journalism in Canada, from the first 18th century newspaper to the present-day multi-media world. They will examine both broad historic trends in Canadian journalism, such as the commercialization of the press in the 19th century and the concentration of ownership in the 20th, as well as more localized aspects, like regional differences among Ontario, Maritime, francophone and western Canadian journalism.

Prerequisites: Completion of 60 Kwantlen credits which must include (ENGL 1100 or 1110) and (any second-year level HIST course or JRNL 2301)

Journalism - Special Topics

Students will examine a current topic, conduct in-depth research, and write a major academic paper on a current topic in consultation with their instructor. They will do a peer presentation based on their research.

Honours Thesis

Students working under the supervision of a faculty member will write an honours thesis based on the research and outline completed in Journalism 4190. Students will engage in an extensive process of draft-writing and revisions to produce the final thesis.

Prerequisites: JRNL 4190

Journalism Honours Seminar

Students will explore contemporary mass communication and journalism issues and research strategies. They will examine advanced methodological approaches to mass communications and journalism research though critical evaluation and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of research methods. This course is mandatory for those students registered in the Bachelor of Applied Journalism Honours Degree.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Journalism