Explorations in Mass Communications
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)
News Production and Editing
Students will learn how to produce a print and online newspaper, using relevant design, photo-imaging and audio and video editing software. They will develop and practise skills in copy editing, rewriting, proofreading, headline and cut line writing, page design and online storytelling. Students will develop teamwork skills and the ability to critique their own work and the work of others.
Prerequisites: JRNL 1123 and 1141 and 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
News Publication I
Using industry standard software, students will practise the skills necessary to publish a print and online newspaper, including writing, photography, editing, page layout, prepress production and distribution, and audio and video storytelling. They will also explore legal issues involved in journalism, including copyright, libel and defamation and contempt of court.
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]
News Publication II
Using industry standard software, students will further develop their skills in publishing a print and online newspaper, including writing, photography, editing, page layout, pre-press production, designing, managing distribution and preparing and presenting multimedia journalism. They will conduct news meetings and develop teamwork skills while working on a group project. Students will continue to practice journalism in print and online delivery.
Prerequisites: JRNL 2373
Online Publishing I
Students will combine text, images, audio and video to create multimedia journalism. They will use a variety of production techniques, including navigation design, interactivity and linking strategies, for producing in-depth online journalism. Students will also explore the effects new web technologies are having on journalism and storytelling.
Prerequisites:JRNL 2475 or 2477
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
JRNL 3150 (formerly 4120) CR-3
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.
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
JRNL 3250 CR-3
Directed Study
Students will carry out a detailed investigation of a topic of interest relevant to journalism. The investigation will be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area and will consist of readings and research. Students will be required to identify relevant sources of information and to develop a comprehensive understanding of their topic, in addition to submitting a final in-depth article or academic paper.
Prerequisites: JRNL 3100
Daily News Production
Students will produce and publish an online and print daily newspaper. They will further develop the skills necessary to work with a tight deadline, in a team environment, and on several stories at once. Students will refine the skills of newsgathering, photography, editing, page layout, prepress production and distribution, and online delivery of text, images, audio and video.
Daily News Production
Students will explore and develop an understanding of the economic, social and technological forces that influence changes in journalism, particularly as it applies to daily newspapers. They will study recent newspaper history and emerging trends in daily newspapers both in Canada and internationally. Students will also explore the implications these changes have for the practice of journalism in the short- and near-term future.
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.
JRNL 4240 CR-3 (formerly 3120)
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 journalism, and an invitation to change that goes beyond standard journalism. They will learn about the history, ethics and approaches to social issues journalism
Prerequisites: JRNL 1265
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