Journalism Program Why Study Journalism at HPU? The skills acquired in Journalism are useful in any field. Journalism can provide competency in gathering information; establishing veracity and credibility; clear, precise writing; skillful editing; a mastery of photography, video, audio, graphics and design; plus the ability to effectively present information in print, broadcast or digital forms. These skills are valuable and d will enhance any career.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES Journalism is the gathering, interpretation, writing, editing, presentation and dissemination of information upon which we base our society’s decisions. Such information may be breaking news such as war or disaster, may provide insight into the triumphs and tragedies of the human condition, or offer important practical information to people about their daily lives. Students prepare for graduate study and careers in print journalism, broadcasting, photojournalism, online, digital or design. They learn to interview and gather data from multiple sources. They learn to present that data quickly, accurately, and fairly. They become cognizant of the effects of agenda-setting, bias, and gate-keeping of information vital to an informed public. The major goal of the HPU Journalism program is to help students become ethical communicators no matter what area of Journalism they undertake. This reflects the continuing, major transformational era that Journalism has been undergoing. This process continues to evolve at a rapid speed. Our program is based on the convergence of media in the multi-platform, digital age.
Students who major in journalism will be prepared to: • Think critically and write clearly, concisely, correctly, and in an appropriate style for print, broadcast, or Internet media • Demonstrate an understanding of basic journalism theory • Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to apply principles and practices of journalism law and ethics, including development of personal standards and an analytical system for resolving ethical conflict • Demonstrate dynamic, effective, and persuasive oral, written, visual and digital communication skills • Demonstrate the ability to practice journalism and to function as reporters, writers, editors, photographers, videographers, and/or web, digital and graphic designers • Present information in all available media: print, radio, television, web or multimedia
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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE The Journalism program places a strong emphasis on internships with professional news media, government and professional communication organizations. Most of our majors take internships for academic credit in print, broadcast, magazine and digital media operation in Hawai‘i, on the Mainland or abroad. Many of our students choose to do a semester of study abroad. The practicum experience allows students to observe, understand and appreciate how a modern media organization works. It is extremely useful in allowing students to assemble résumés and professional portfolios, and also network with professionals in the field — skills vital to finding employment after graduation. On campus, we have the Kalamalama, our award-winning campus newspaper. Working as a Kalamalama staff member provides students the opportunity to get published in print, on the web, and in other digital media. The Kalamalama also offers training in video and photography.
CAREER OPTIONS The opportunities for Journalism are rapidly changing as the field undergoes a transformational stage not seen since the invention of the steam press. Times of change are times of opportunity. Nearly every field is looking for talented people who can gather, write, edit, present and disseminate credible, reliable information in a variety of formats. This provides a vast range of communication opportunities in the corporate, government, education, non-profits, and small business fields. Additionally, many of our students who continue their studies by earning a Master of Arts in Communication gain a competitive edge and find a rich variety of opportunities await them. s amalama, ha aper, the Kal sp w ne n nt ica de er m HPU’s stu ds from the A st place awar received 13 fir n. s Associatio Scholastic Pres
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Working for the University newspaper has been an interesting and challenging experience that has stretched my abilities and taught me something new every day. From my creative writing ability, to my research skills, it’s yet another way HPU is
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preparing me to achieve my fullest potential. – Susanne Haala Germany BA, Journalism ‘11
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JOURNALISM CURRICULUM
A
B
C
Communication Skills
Global Systems
ED 2300 HIST 1717 JOUR 1100 WRI 1100, 1150
BIOL 1000, 2052 CHEM 1000 GEOG 1000 GEOL 1000 MARS 1000 PHYS 1000
COM 1000, 1200, 2500 ED 2301 Lower division modern language classes
CLST 2600 COM 1500, 2000, 2640 CSCI 1011 (DL) LAT 1100 MULT 1100 THEA 1400*
Research & Epistemology
Values & Choices
World Cultures
AMST 1776 CLST 1000 ENG 2201*, 2203 ENVS 1030 HUM 3000 PHIL 2500 PSCI 2000 SWRK 2000
ARTH 2000*, 2100*, 2200* ENG 2101* GEOG 1500 HIST 2001 JADM 2000 MATH 2007 REL 1000
BIOL 1300 ECON 1000, 2010 ED 2000 ENG 2202, 2204, 2301* HIST 2111 HUM 1000 JADM 1000 PSCI 2500 SOC 2000 THEA 1000*
AL 1000 ANTH 2000 COM 2300 HIST 2402 HUM 1270 MUS 2101* REL 2001 SOC 1000 STSS 2601
ECON 2015 ENG 2000* HIST 2112, 2301 NSCI 2000, 2100 PHIL 1000 PSCI 1400
AL 2000 ARTS 1000*, 2150* BIOL 2170 ENG 2510*, 2520* GEOG 2500* HIST 2113, 2401 MUS 1000* REL 2151 THEA 2320
COM 1400 WRI 1200
ECON 1010 GEOG 2000 HIST 2002 INTR 1000 MARS 1500 MULT 2060
CSCI 2611 MATH 1110, 1115, 1130, 1140, 1150, 2214, 2215 PHIL 2090
BIOL 1200,1500, 2010, 2030 CHEM 2050 CSCI 1041 (DL) ENVS 3000 HIST 2630 MULT 1050 PHYS 1020 SOC 2600
ENG 1500 HIST 2900 MATH 1123 PHIL 3731 PHYS 2030, 2050 PSY 1000 SOC 2100
Curriculum is periodically updated. Please visit www.hpu.edu/GenEd for the most current list of courses.
i. lower-division requirements general education common core (at least 45 semester credits) 1. Complete the general education common core consisting of one course in each of 15 common core categories. Take one course from each of the 15 boxes. If a course shown is a lower division requirement for this major, it can simultaneously fulfill both requirements. These potential overlaps are indicated parenthetically after the name of the course in the list of lower division major requirements. Extra courses from the same box in the table will apply to lower division requirements where applicable or be counted as unrestricted electives. 2. No more than two courses with the same alpha (the alphabetic prefix such as HIST or BIOL) may be applied toward the common core requirements. 3. Among courses chosen to meet these 15 requirements, choose one that meets each of the cross-theme requirements: • Digital Literacy (DL): Complete CSCI 1011 or CSCI 1041 or take the proficiency exam. • Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity: Complete any course marked with a “*” in the table.
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JOURNALISM CURRICULUM (CONTINUED) lower-division major requirements (18 semester credits) COM 2000 Public Speaking (Communication Skills C) COM 2300 Communication and Culture (World Cultures B) JOUR 1100 Writing for the Media (Communication Skills A) or JOUR 3000 Newswriting for Integrated Media MULT 2060 Modern Media Systems MULT 2460 Graphic Design MULT 2465 Video Production I
upper-division major requirements (36 semester credits) COM COM JOUR JOUR JOUR JOUR JOUR JOUR JOUR MULT MULT
3650 3950 3300 3400 3420 3455 3550 3500 4900 3360 3475
Media Ethics and Law Communication Practicum Reporting Editing Publication Design* Photo Journalism I Publication Production* The Journalist as Entrepreneur Seminar in Journalism Writing for Broadcast Introduction to Multimedia
Plus one of the following:
lower-division language requirements (8 credits) Two semesters of the same language: ARB, CHIN, FR, HAWN, JPE, KOR, LAT or SPAN (A semester of a modern language meets Communication Skills B, while LAT 1100 meets Communication Skills C).
JOUR 3340 Sports Writing JOUR 3600 Electronic Journalism MULT 3700 Radio Broadcasting *May be repeated up to 9 total credits; however, only 3 credits may be counted toward major course requirements.
iii. unrestricted electives ii. upper-division requirements upper-division general education (6 semester credits)
The number of unrestricted elective credits will vary depending on the number of credits that overlap between the general education requirements and the major requirements, but students will need to earn enough college-level credits to reach a total of 124 semester credits.
upper-division research and writing (3 credits) One of the following: COM 3400 Communicating Professionally COM 3500 Technical Communication upper-division citizenship requirement (3 credits) Any Upper-Division Global Citizenship or Service-Learning course.
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FOUR�YEAR PLAN FOR THE JOURNALISM MAJOR Below is a typical fall-spring sequence for a full-time student planning to complete a B.A. in Journalism in four regular academic years (no summers). Summer and/or winter courses could be taken to expedite the completion of the degree process. Please take this proposed 4-year plan as only a model. Completion of the major may depend on what courses are offered during a given semester.
Freshman Year Fall BIOL 1000 CSCI 1011 HUM 1000 JOUR 1100 Any Language
Spring
Introduction to Biology 3 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 Introduction to the Humanities 3 Writing for the Media 3 ARB, CHIN, FR, HAWN, JPE, KOR, LAT, or SPAN 4
COM 2000 GEOG 2000 MATH 1115 WRI 1200 Same Language
Public Speaking Introduction to Human Geography Survey of Math Research, Argument, and Writing ARB, CHIN, FR, HAWN, JPE, KOR, LAT, or SPAN
3 3 3 3 4
Total Credits: 16
Total Credits: 16
Sophomore Year Fall COM ENG HIST MULT PSCI
2300 1500 2001 2060 2000
Spring
Communciation & Culture Ways of Reading History World Culture to 1500 Modern Media Systems Introduction to Politics
3 3 3 3 3
ARTS ECON JOUR MULT MULT PHYS
1000 2015 3550 2460 2465 1020
Introduction to Visual Arts Principles of Macroeconomics Publication Production Graphic Design Video Production I Astronomy
Total Credits: 15
3 3 3 3 3 3
Total Credits: 18
Junior Year Fall COM HIST JOUR JOUR MULT
3400 2002 3300 3455 3700
Spring
Communicating Professionally 3 Global Historical Experience since 1500 3 Reporting 3 Photojournalism I 3 Radio Broadcasting 3
COM JOUR JOUR JOUR JOUR
3650 3550 3400 3420 3500
Media Ethics and Law Publication Production Editing Publication Design The Journalist as Entrepreneur
Total Credits: 15
3 3 3 3 3
Total Credits: 15
Senior Year Fall ENG COM HIST MULT MULT
2000 3950 1717 3360 3475
Spring
Introduction to Literature Communication Practicum Reacting to the Past Writing for New Media Introduction to Web Design
3 3 3 3 3
ART COM ENG JOUR JOUR
1070 3300 2510 3600 4900
Total Credits: 15
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Watercolor I and II 3 Intercultural Communication 3 World Literature 3 Electronic Journalism 3 Journalism Seminar 3 Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 125
SELECT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS ADPR 2000 Introduction to Integrated Advertising & Public Relations: An introduction to the concept of strategic and integrated communication and provides an overview of the history, rationale and landscape of advertising, public relations related activities, illustrated by case studies and examples. The course includes a survey of integrated communication theory, techniques and applications including an exploration of specific campaigns and case studies and a basic hands-on introduction to copywriting and design. Prerequisite: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150. ADPR 2500 Creativity: This course brings to light the creative process as it lives in the advertising and public relations industry. Creativity will be explored through major theories and modern research in the field of creativity; case studies of creative individuals, organizations, and campaigns; and through creative elements of expression such as music, art, theatre, story, design, dance, and photography. At the end of this course students will have a foundation of ideation, creative strategy, and creative execution techniques. Prerequisite: WRI 100 or WRI 1150. ADPR 3320 Consumer Behavior: A course on consumer behavior that discusses various techniques for profiling a target market and analyzing decision-making strategies and buying behavior. The course explores demographics, psychographics, Values and Lifestyles System, PRISM, and high- and lowinvolvement decisions. It provides insight essential to marketing, public relations, and advertising campaign planning. Prerequisite: ADPR 2000, COM 3000, and WRI 1200. ADPR 3400 Media Strategies: This course introduces students to research, planning and relationship development with media outlets and their representatives who are vital to the development of effective strategic communication programs and campaigns. It includes lessons on how to analyze and evaluate both advertising and news/editorial media, how to plan a media program, and how to work with various media representatives. Prerequisite: ADPR 2000 and WRI 1200. ADPR 3700 Integrated Promotion Management: An overview of nonpersonal promotional strategies including planning, budgeting, media selection, message design, and timing. Case studies illustrate using mass media special events, in-store displays, advertising, public relations, and visual communication to affect consumer buying behavior. Industry dynamics, controversies, trends and implications are analyzed. Prerequisite: ADPR 2000 and WRI 2000. COM 1200 Foundations of Communication Studies: The course provides an introduction to the field of human communication studies and a foundation for further study within the discipline. It introduces the core concepts, essential skills, and central issues in the field. The course examines the history of the discipline, essential communication skills, key communication theories, and contexts such as intercultural, relational, group, organizational, rhetorical, and mediated communication.
are introduced, and critiques of presentations are provided. Prerequisite: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150. COM 2500 Sex, Gender, and Communication: This course examines the complexities of sex, gender, and communication in interpersonal relationships, educational environments, mass media, and the workplace. Students will study aspects of communication that influence individuals to behave in genderspecific ways, as well as sex differences in language use, conversational moves, and nonverbal behavior. Prerequisite: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150. COM 2640 Argumentation and Debate: Basic argumentation theory including burden of proof, logical analysis, research, strategies, and tactics of persuasive communication in the context of politics, business, and cultural venues; gathering and weighing evidence, reasoning, case construction, refutation; and presentation of public address and debate. Prerequisite: COM 1000 or 1200; any Communication Skills – A Course. COM 3000 Mass Media: An examination of the development of mass media and consideration of its interaction with technology. The course features specific media and considers contemporary research findings regarding the effects of media upon attitudes and behavior. Media strategies, messages, outcomes, and campaigns are all covered. Prerequisite: COM 1000 or COM 1200; WRI 1200. COM 3200 Interpersonal Communication: This course covers the theories, strategies, and outcomes of interpersonal communication. Topics include: principles and practices of communication, message development, and communication strategies. Contemporary research findings that contribute to an understanding of interpersonal communication are also covered, and opportunities to practice effective communication techniques are provided. Prerequisite: ADPR 2000, COM 1000, COM 1200, COM 2500, or JOUR 3000; any Communication Skills – A Course. COM 3250 Communication Research: This course is an introduction to the logic, concepts, process, and methods of quantitative and qualitative research. This course provides both theory and application. Basic statistics and data analysis are also covered. Emphasis is on primary research frequently used in the communication field. Prerequisite: Any Research & Epistemology – A Course. COM 3300 Intercultural Communication: An exploration of how culture influences the way we think, value, behave and view the world; and therefore, how culture both facilitates and impedes communication. Special emphasis is placed upon cross-cultural communiction. Prerequisite: Any Communication Skills – A Course.
COM 2000 Public Speaking: Instruction and practice in the principal modes of public speaking: interpretive reading, informational speech, persuasive speech, debate, and formal presentation with use of aids. Theories of oral communication
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SELECT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) COM 3650 Media Ethics and Law: A course designed to give students a basic understanding of what is legal and what is ethical when communicating through the media. Prerequisite: COM 3000 or JOUR 2000; WRI 1200. COM 3670 Legal Communication: This course brings the legal trial to the classroom, providing students an opportunity to incorporate an array of communication principles and skills with the experience of trial practice. Students are introduced progressively to key aspects of communication and litigation and participate in exercises that culminate in mock trials before a jury. Prerequisite: Any Research & Epistemology – A Course. COM 3680: Rhetorical Theory: This course provides a survey of major rhetorical themes and theories, including classical, symbolic, argumentation, critical, and non-Western approaches to rhetoric. Students will explore the relationship between rhetorical theory and practice, the contributions of rhetorical theory to the social world, and the potential for rhetorical studies to inform issues surrounding democratic governance, marginalized groups, social justice, and technology in society. Prerequisite: COM 1000 or 1200; COM 2000. COM 3900 Communication Theory: A course designed to give students a practical understanding of theories of the communication process from interpersonal relationships to mass media and advertising. Through hands-on projects and discussion, students apply theoretical constructs to media effects, advertising, persuasion, and motivation. Prerequisite: Senior standing; COM 3000, COM 3250, COM 3680 or COM 3900. COM 4900 Seminar in Communication Criticism: This course serves as a “capstone” course that allows senior communication students to use acquired skills on a longer in-depth paper. This course gives students the chance to use their chosen area of communication to create a portfolio-quality paper for graduate school and the job market. Prerequisite: COM 3000, COM 3250, and COM 3680; any Research and Epistemology – A Course. JOUR 3420 Publication Design: An introduction to the theory and practice of design for print publication. The course provides practical hands-on production experience in writing and editing copy and integrating it with graphics, photography, typography, and page formats. Students learn to create inviting and readable newspaper articles, pages, and sections that balance unity and variety and create reader interest and excitement. Prerequisite: JOUR 3000 and WRI 1200. JOUR 3455 Photojournalism: In this course, students learn the principles of photojournalism and how to accurately and meaningfully produce quality photos. Students use Adobe Photoshop software as they learn how to prepare photos digi-
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tally for journalistic display in print and online. To better learn photography principles and skills, students use “through-thelens” 35 mm cameras that allow manual exposure to control and scan their film, and convert their photos into digital form. Prerequisite: WRI 1200. MULT 1100 Foundations of Multimedia Production: This course introduces foundational software tools and writing systems used in modern multimedia communication and design. Instruction provides students with the technical know-how and context necessary to proceed in the multimedia program through software tutorials as well as the creation of physical and webbased portfolio material. The use of static image, composition, color, fonts and motion graphics will be explored through inclass instruction and home-based experimentation. MULT 2460 Graphic Design Studio: In this course, students learn graphic design principles and desktop publishing concepts design materials for their portfolio. Materials include advertisements, letterheads, logos, brochures, flyers, newsletters, posters, and pamphlets. Students receive instruction on the use of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, and other pertinent programs to complete class projects. Principles of good design (emphasis, sequence, proportion, balance, and unity) will be taught, as well as principles for the use of typography, color, and photography, in publishing. Prerequisite: MULT 1100, CSCI 1011 or CSCI 1041. MULT 2465 Motion Picture Production: This course provides an introduction to digital video and audio production concepts and techniques. Theory is integrated with practical applications in motion picture analysis, video capture, lighting, audio production, and nonlinear editing. The course focuses on developing visual storytelling skills and fosters individual responsibility for course projects and deliverables in a collaborative environment. Prerequisite: WRI 1200. MULT 3475 Web Interface and Design: This lecture-lab combined course explores the theories of design and provides a basic introduction to the production and publication of multimedia Web content. Students will incorporate theory, interface design and advertising consideration to create projects ready for Web publication. Prerequisite: MULT 2460. MULT 3651 Game Design: Students review the design and theory behind classic games such as Tetris and Space Invaders, genre creators such as SimCity and Civilization; as well as modern techniques behind sophisticated games such as Quake, Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Students receive hands-on experience designing 2-D games in JavaScript/ HTML5 and 3-D games in systems such as the Unreal Engine. This course also briefly covers interactive narrative text adventures, mobile games and game artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: MULT 3475. MULT 3750 Motion Graphics and Compositing: Motion graphics are responsible for many effects found in movie trailers, opening film credits, television commercials, animated network identities and advertising of all types. This course instructs students on how to use one’s creativity to produce attention-grabbing designs and communication for film, television, and the Web using Adobe After Effects and other related software. Prerequisite: MULT 3750.
Faculty John Barnum, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Communication
Natalie Lewis, M.A. Visiting Instructor, Communication
Teaching and research fields: public relations, journalism, communication research.
Teaching and research fields: multimedia, graphic design, and web design.
Peter Britos, Ph.D. Director of Media Arts/Associate Professor, Communication
Marianne Luken, M.A. Instructor, Communication
Teaching and research fields: multimedia literacy, screenwriting, film and narrative theory.
Teaching and research fields: intercultural and interpersonal communication studies.
Dale Burke, D.Min. Assistant Professor, Communication, and University Chaplain
AnnMarie Manzulli, M.A. Visiting Instructor, Communication
Teaching and research fields: speech, interpersonal communication and religious studies.
Teaching and research fields: advertising and public relations.
Brian Cannon, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: photojournalism and graphic design. Steven C. Combs, Ph.D. Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Teaching and research fields: rhetoric, qualitative methods, mediation. Thomas Dowd, M.A. Visiting Instructor, Communication Teaching and research fields: debate and communication theory.
Daryl Orris, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Advertising and Public Relations Teaching and research fields: advertising, public relations, and integrated brand promotion. Malia Smith, Ed.D. Assistant Dean of General Education/Assistant Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: public relations and advertising. Lewis Trusty, M.B.A., M.A. Instructor, Communication Teaching and research fields: photojournalism, video production and documentary filmmaking.
Matthew George, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: cultural studies, gender studies and rhetoric. John Hart, Ph.D. Department Chair, Professor of Communication Teaching and research fields: media criticism, persuasion, rhetoric, argumentation, and debate.
Helen Varner, Ph.D. Professor Emerita, Communication James D. Whitfield, Ed.D. Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: public relations, organizational communication, and journalism. John Windrow, M.A. Faculty Advisor/Instructor, Journalism
Serena Hashimoto, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: psychoanalytic theory, cultural studies, and film studies.
Teaching and research fields: journalism, media law and ethics.
Larry LeDoux, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Communication Teaching and research fields: journalism and professional writing. JongHwa Lee, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Communication Teaching and research ďŹ elds: intercultural and international communication.
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