JOUR 430

Fall 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines the importance and application of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Students will learn about the history of these technologies, research regarding their effectiveness, and how to apply them to solve real-world problems and convey non-fiction narrative experiences. 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 studies.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for JOUR 430 if credit for JOUR 460 (section - Ext Reality and Immersive Tech) or JOUR 460 (section - Immersive Technologies) has been given. Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate standing.

JOUR 430 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
81242
Laboratory-Discussion
A
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
ARR Grainger Engineering Library
Ball, C
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
If seats are available, they may be released to juniors, seniors, and Grad students on campus on April 16 by Noon.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.
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