Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog Degree: Visual Journalism, Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Visual Journalism, Minor

A Minor in Visual Journalism is for liberal arts students seeking exposure to multimedia journalism, digital and print photography, layout, design, videography and online editing. The program allows students to explore the practice, history and theory of design, photography, videography, editing and journalism and gives them the opportunity to test their skills by working with campus and professional news organizations.

The minor is open to all students except students earning a B.A. in English or a B.F.A. in Creative Writing or a Minor in Journalism or a B.F.A. in Art or a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. 12 credits must be upper-division.

core requirements (19 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 215 - Theory and Practice of Journalism 3 credits
ENG 215L - Reporting Lab 1 credit
ENG 218 - Introduction to Digital Design for Journalists 3 credits
ENG 253 - Photojournalism 3 credits
ENG 319 - Digital Magazine Workshop for Journalists 3 credits
ENG 411 - Advanced Digital Journalism Workshop 3 credits
ENG 496 - Research Methodologies for Senior Seminar in Journalism 3 credits

electives (6 credits)

two of the following

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BRJL 103 - Broadcast News I 3 credits
GD 202 - Interactive, UX and Web Design 3 credits
ART 321 - Topics in Photography 3 credits
ART 322 - Photography and Contemporary Art 3 credits
ART 323 - Digital Photography 3 credits
GD 402 - Advanced Interaction UX/UI and Web Design 3 credits
ENG 415 - Topics in Journalism 3 credits
ENG 418 - Advanced Digital Design for Journalists 3 credits
ENG 453 - Advanced Photojournalism 3 credits
ENG 490 - Independent Internship ½-3 credits
ENG 498B - Senior Seminar Journalism 3 credits

total credits 25

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