Sinclair Community College

Multimedia Journalism (COMMJ.S.AA)

69.0 Credit Hours

Communication is the study of interactions between people in interpersonal, small group, public speaking, organizational and mass-media settings. The Multimedia Journalism emphasis degree is a collaboration of the Communication, Journalism and Visual Communication programs. Multimedia journalism is presently the fastest growing area of journalism. It will also prove valuable for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university baccalaureate program to continue their studies in journalism or mass communication. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer Module in order to graduate.

Program Outcomes

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Analyze communication interactions that take place in our society

Communicate effectively with others in interpersonal, small group and public speaking situations

Analyze technologically mediated messages and their effects on individuals and society as part of the communication process

Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply basic communication theories

Curriculum

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
6 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective
6 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
6 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Mathematics Elective
3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Any Group
6 credit hours

BIS 1120

Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours

CIS 1304

Web Site Development with HTML/JavaScript

3 credit hours

COM 2201

Introduction to Mass Communication

3 credit hours

COM 2206

Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

COM 2225

Small Group Communication

3 credit hours

COM 2278

Communication Capstone

1 credit hour

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

ENG 1201

English Composition II

3 credit hours

JOU 2101

Introduction to Journalism

3 credit hours

JOU 2203

Reporting & Writing for Media

3 credit hours

JOU 2270

Journalism Internship

3 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

VIS 1140

Digital Design I

3 credit hours

VIS 1218

Digital Design II

4 credit hours

Multimedia Journalism (COMMJ.S.AA)

69.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Analyze communication interactions that take place in our society

Communicate effectively with others in interpersonal, small group and public speaking situations

Analyze technologically mediated messages and their effects on individuals and society as part of the communication process

Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply basic communication theories

Curriculum

6 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

6 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective

6 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Mathematics Elective

6 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Any Group

3 credit hours BIS 1120: Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours CIS 1304: Web Site Development with HTML/JavaScript

3 credit hours COM 2201: Introduction to Mass Communication

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours COM 2225: Small Group Communication

1 credit hour COM 2278: Communication Capstone

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours ENG 1201: English Composition II

3 credit hours JOU 2101: Introduction to Journalism

3 credit hours JOU 2203: Reporting & Writing for Media

3 credit hours JOU 2270: Journalism Internship

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

3 credit hours VIS 1140: Digital Design I

4 credit hours VIS 1218: Digital Design II

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Mathematics Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Any Group

BIS 1120 Computer Concepts & Applications
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduces students to personal computer concepts including hardware, system software, application software and the Internet. Learn the components of computer systems and develop a broad understanding of computer hardware and emerging technologies. Utilize productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database. Learn Internet concepts that will allow them to use email systems and currently popular Web browsers to work with websites and Internet applications.

CIS 1304 Web Site Development with HTML/JavaScript
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Web site development using intermediate to advanced Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and JavaScript. Topics include principles of page layout and design, language syntax, logic structures, lists, tables, multimedia, interactive forms, links, images, selector definitions, JavaScript, HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, scripting, debugging, and web site publishing and maintenance.

COM 2201 Introduction to Mass Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

An extensive examination of media theory and social effects. Topics covered include history, practices and functions of the press, television, radio, film, advertising, digital media and public relations. Course investigates mass media's influence on modern society.

COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

COM 2225 Small Group Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Focusing on development of effective small group decision-making and leadership skills, stressing better methods of expressing oneself and understanding others through learning group communication, theory and participating in small group decision-making experiences.

COM 2278 Communication Capstone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Demonstration of communication skills and competencies through the development of a communication portfolio; independent study under the direction of a Communication faculty member. Five directed practice hours per week.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

ENG 1201 English Composition II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

English Composition II, building on the skills in English Composition I, develops rhetorical literacy through research, critical reading and multigenre writing tasks. Through major and minor, cumulative and stand-alone assignments, students construct arguments and analyses, ethically incorporating academic sources while developing their own voices as writers and citizens.

JOU 2101 Introduction to Journalism
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Journalism
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

The principles and functions of newspapers, including current changes and challenges. Students will learn basic and advanced reporting skills, including how to interview, gather information and write news stories. Computer skills are required.

JOU 2203 Reporting & Writing for Media
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Journalism
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Students will utilize and build upon basic journalistic principles from JOU 2101, including ethics and the changes and challenges today's journalists encounter. Report and write news stories for print and online news. Learn the basic skills for creating multimedia stories.

JOU 2270 Journalism Internship
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Journalism
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Seven work hours per credit hour each week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

VIS 1140 Digital Design I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Visual Communications
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Introduction to computer illustration, imaging, photo manipulation, page layout and composition techniques using industry-based software.

VIS 1218 Digital Design II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Visual Communications
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Introduction to media design, including digital video, animation and web-based software applications, for the development of online interactive media. Design basics and a hands-on approach emphasized.

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