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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue | Request free info |
| Full Time | Variable | $9281.40 for 20 hours for Spring | AUG-11,JAN-12,MAY-12,JUN-12,JUL-12 |
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Course summary
In this program students learn the visual storytelling skills necessary to reach audiences using both traditional and new media. Coursework prepares students to work in 21st Century newsrooms, using digital and online media with an emphasis on video shooting and editing, creating audio sideshows and generating material for the web. In addition to receiving instruction in the proper techniques for gathering sound, shooting and editing video and producing visual stories for the web, students learn the fundamental journalism practices of making ethical decisions regarding coverage of a news story, accuracy, writing proficiency and meeting strict deadlines. Students also have the opportunity to produce audio sideshows, print portfolios, and online portfolios.
Program modules
The modules include JOUR 1210 Mass Communication and Society 3, JOUR 2200 Computer Applications for Journalists 3, JOUR 2310 Introduction to Media Writing 3 and JOUR 2330 Introduction to Visual Communication for News 3; 3 hours of writing/reporting/editing: JOUR 4410 Reporting of Public Affairs; 6 hours selected from JOUR 2320 News Writing and Reporting 3, JOUR 2340 News Writing for Broadcast and Web 3, JOUR 3310 Feature Writing 3, JOUR 3320 News Editing 3, JOUR 3325 Advanced Writing and Reporting for Broadcast and Web 3, JOUR 4310 Creative Writing 3, JOUR 4321 Opinion Writing 3 or JOUR 4350 Sports Journalism 3; 6 hours of visual journalism selected from JOUR 3333 Visual News Storytelling 3, JOUR 3340 Online Journalism 3, JOUR 3700 Photojournalism 3, JOUR 4700, JOUR 4720 Multimedia Storytelling for News 3, or JOUR 4850 Magazine Production 3; 3 hours of critical thinking courses selected from JOUR 2010 Principles of Advertising 3, JOUR 2420 Principles of Public Relations 3, JOUR 3410 Public Relations for Non-Profits 3, JOUR 4210 Topics in Journalism and Mass Media 3, JOUR 4220 Leadership in Media 1, JOUR 4230 Professional Protocol 1, JOUR 4240 Comparative International Media Systems 3, JOUR 4250 Race, Gender and the Media: A Methods Approach 3, JOUR 4370 Criticism of Mass Media 3, JOUR 4510 Issues in Media and Ethics in Journalism 3 or JOUR 4820 History of American Media 3; at least 1 hour of professional application courses selected from JOUR 4800 Professional Internship 1-3, JOUR 4810 News or Sports Practicum 1-3, JOUR 4900 Special Problems 1-3 or JOUR 4910 Special Problems 1-3; 3 hours of capstone course JOUR 4620 Mass Communication Law 3.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must have graduated from an accredited high school and strongly recommend that students take the following classes in high school. Students should have a strong ‘B’ average and have completed three units of English and two units each of solid mathematics, social science and natural science. Students should have a minimum combined SAT (combined critical reading/verbal and math) score of 1180 or ACT composite of 26. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (Internet-based), score of 550 (Paper-based) and score of 213 (Computer-based) and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall band and also should have minimum MELAB (official version) score of 80 or higher.
University of North Texas accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of North Texas
Department name
Frank W and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
About University of North Texas
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a student-centered public research university and the flagship of the UNT System. With 12 colleges and schools , and more than 36,500 students, UNT is one of Texas's largest universities. Our growing global community includes 2,600 international students from more than 121 countries. UNT students receive a quality education at an affordable cost. The university offers 97 bachelor's , 88 master's and 40 docto read more
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