JOUR 460

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

A changing array of special projects, research or reading in journalism.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

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JOUR 460 class schedule data for spring 2020
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10470	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Info: In order to register for this course, you will need to complete an Independent Study Form. The form can be found on our website: https://go.illinois.edu/IndependentStudy. The form must be completed before it's submitted. It must be signed by the Instructor and Department Head, and must include the Course Subject/Number, # hours, and term. Once the form is completed, it may be sent to cjfoster@illinois.edu for processing.
34819	Online	BMT	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Kieser, E	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Broadcast Meteorology Section Info: Introduction to the fundamentals of preparing and presenting radio and television weather broadcasts. Emphasis is placed on the gathering of meteorological information, preparing weather forecasts for broadcast, explaining various meteorological phenomena, preparing professional weather graphics, and developing presentation skills. Special topics include science/environmental reporting (including climate change) and severe weather coverage. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.
34802	Laboratory	DJ	1:00PM -3:50PM	M	9 Gregory Hall	Houston, B	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/21/20-03/13/20 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Data Journalism Section Info: Data analysis and visualization have become integral parts of journalism. This class will introduce you to the basics of data journalism, including finding and downloading data and using spreadsheets and database manager software for news stories. Students will work with local and national data and learn how to combine their data analysis with interviews and field work to produce meaningful stories. Students are strongly encouraged to complete both JOUR 460 DJ and JOUR 460 DV for a comprehensive introduction to data analysis and visualization in journalism. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Sophomore or Freshman class standing.
34806	Laboratory	DV	1:00PM -3:50PM	M	172 Armory	Ng, Y	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Data Visualization Section Info: Data visualization is about presenting data in a way that helps us explore, identify and communicate patterns. This course is full of hands-on experience exploring advanced techniques in data wrangling, data analysis, and data visualizations via programming. Students will learn about various design principles and narrative forms to tell a data story in an effective, engaging and accessible way. Basic programming skill is preferred for this course, as course materials are built on Python and Jupyter Notebook. Students are strongly encouraged to complete both JOUR 460 DJ and JOUR 460 DV for a comprehensive introduction to data analysis and visualization in journalism. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing.
68160	Lecture-Discussion	EC	2:00PM -4:50PM	MW	328 Armory	Tate, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Editorial Cartoons Section Info: The Mighty Pen explores an important and pervasive form of political/cultural speech, the editorial cartoon. The course will look at how caricatures, symbols and words are combined to comment on contemporary issues in society that reflect our culture, politics and social attitudes. Eight-week lecture-discussion class includes the history of this form of commentary, old and recent issues linked to inflammatory editorial cartoons here and abroad and the art itself.
64206	Laboratory-Discussion	KRE	9:00AM -11:50AM	MF	109 Richmond Studio	Erdey, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: GMI-TV Production Producing Section Info: Prerequisite: JOUR 340 This course meets with JOUR 199 (64995) and JOUR 480 (34913)
34800	Lecture-Discussion	VR	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	172 Armory	Ball, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ext Reality and Immersive Tech Section Info: Extended Realities and Immersive Technologies. This course examines the importance and application of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Students will learn about this history of these technologies, research regarding their effectiveness, and how to apply them to solve real-world problems. Students will also receive an introduction to designing content for these technologies (a formal design background is NOT required). This course will be tailored to students interested in the application of these emerging technologies in fields such as Journalism, Advertising, and Media & Cinema Studies majors. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing, others by Instructor Approval. Seats will open to Inforrmatics on Nov. 15th. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate, Junior, or Senior class standing.