(As written in Palomar course catalog. Click here to download the journalism catalog in PDF form.)
JOUR 101: News Writing and Reporting (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Principles of basic journalism. Development of news judgment and clear writing skills. Evaluation of news reporting techniques and sources, and ethical and legal considerations. Emphasis on practical application for newspaper journalism.
JOUR 103: Feature Writing (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Principles of newspaper and magazine feature writing. Development of clear writing skills. Evaluation of interviewing techniques and information gathering. Applications of ethical and legal standards. Emphasis on practical application for newspaper and magazine journalism.
JOUR 105: Newspaper Production (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in JOUR 101
Corequisite: JOUR 110L
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Journalism for the student who wants practical application in newspaper work. Emphasis is on writing and editing for Palomar College’s newspaper, The Telescope.
JOUR 110L: Journalism Laboratory (1 or 2 units)
3 or 6 hours laboratory
Note: May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Practice in copywriting, layout, headline writing, and other skills necessary to produce the campus newspaper, The Telescope, or in related journalism projects.
JOUR 120 : Magazine Journalism (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Journalism 101
Note: May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Study and practical experience in planning content and layout, and editing the college magazine. It provides a format for the application of photojournalism, feature article writing, page design skills, and copyediting.
JOUR 140: Photojournalism (3 units)
11⁄2 hours lecture & 41⁄2 hours laboratory
Note: Cross listed as PHOT 140
Transfer acceptability: CSU
A study of the history and practice of photojournalism, providing specific application through photographing for The Telescope, Palomar College’s newspaper. Student must provide own camera.
JOUR 205: Advanced Newspaper Production (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in JOUR 105
Corequisite: JOUR 110L
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Advanced work in the production of The Telescope. Emphasis is on writing, photography, page layout and graphic design.
JOUR 210: Advanced Newswriting and Reporting (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in JOUR 205
Corequisite: JOUR 110L
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Practical newswriting experience through work on The Telescope staff. All journalistic skills are refined and augmented in this course. Accurate reporting and development of compelling, clear, and concise writing technique are stressed.
JOUR 215: Newspaper Editing (3 units)
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in JOUR 210
Corequisite: JOUR 110L
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Basic skills involved in editing a newspaper, including news judgment, directing reporting staff, copy editing, headline writing, page layout, selection and placement of photos, and computerized page design. All skills are practiced in actual editorial situations for the Palomar College newspaper, The Telescope.
JOUR 295: Directed Study in Journalism (1, 2 or 3 units)
3, 6, or 9 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Approval of project or research by department chairperson/ director
Note: May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability: CSU
Independent study for students who have demonstrated skills and/or proficiencies in Journalism subjects and have the initiative to work independently on projects or research outside the context of regularly scheduled classes. Students will work under the personal supervision of an instructor.