Radio-Television

U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.

Courses

Journalism (JOUR)

U 100S Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A survey of the history, development and current status of the mass media in society, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, books, movies, recordings and the World Wide Web. Includes ethical, political, financial and other issues that face today 's mass media industry.

U 165 Current Events/Honors 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Survey of world, national and local news intended to make students familiar with the context and vocabulary necessary to understand the news, what make it, and the implications that stem from it.

U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 227 Photojournalism 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to photojournalism. Students learn to use 35mm cameras, develop and print black-and-white film, shoot portraits, feature and sports assignments. Emphasis on content of photographs. Students must supply cameras, film, paper and developing reels.

U 270 Reporting 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., JOUR 100S. Fundamentals of reporting and writing news for print and broadcast media.

U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 327 Intermediate Photojournalism 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 227. Mastery of the technical aspects of photojournalism: studio lights, portable strobes, lighting on location, color temperature. Students shoot weekly assignments on and a photo story on color slide film. Students must supply film, 35mm camera, and portable strobe. Introduction to PhotoShop.

UG 328 Advanced Photojournalism 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 327. Advanced black and white and color photography. Students shoot news, features, sports, illustration and picture stories.

U 331 Public Affairs Reporting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 270. Study and practice of reporting public issues with emphases on news sources, interpretive writing and the coverage of local, state and federal governments.

UG 333 Magazine Freelance Writing 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 331 or consent of instr. The techniques of reporting, writing and selling articles to regional and national magazines.

UG 360 Media Management and Marketing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. The role of marketing and management procedures and techniques in the print and electronic media.

U 367 Law of Mass Communications 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 270 or consent of instr. Overview of issues related to journalism and the law. Exploration of libel, privacy, prior restraints, access and other First Amendment questions along with ethical problems peculiar to media news gathering.

UG 375 Kaimin Reporting 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 331. Reporting for the Montana Kaimin.

UG 380 News Editing I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 270. Fundamentals of editing and headline writing for the print media.

UG 381 News Editing II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 380 or consent of instr. Introduction to layout and design techniques for newspapers, magazines and other publications. Projects in design, typography, headline writing; use of photographs, art work and informational graphics.

UG 389 Literature of Journalism 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Study of literary journalism focusing on fiction and nonfiction by American journalists.

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 396 Advanced Journalism Problems Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the dean. Independent study.

UG 400 Online News 1-2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 270, 570 or 227, and consent of instr. Practical experience in reporting, writing and photographing news stories to appear on the School of Journalism Web page.

UG 412 Multi-cultural and Diversity Problems in Journalism 2 cr. Offered autumn. Critical examination of the U.S. media 's reporting on the growing multi-cultural movement that is transforming the country and of newsroom diversity issues related to the employment of journalists of color and women. Examination of the risks of error and insult--such as stereotyping and conveying and strengthening misconceptions--inherent in writing about minority cultures.

UG 415 Feature Writing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 331 or JOUR 570. Classroom instruction and practical experience in applying feature-writing techniques to the coverage of news, entertainment and sports for print and electronic media.

UG 417 Picture Story/Photographic Essay 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 328 and 381 or consent of instr. Culminating class in core curriculum in which students discuss, research, photograph, design and write several stories and essays. Study of the master storytellers.

U 420 Native News Honors Project Variable cr. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Researching, photographing and designing stories about Montana's Native American community. Photojournalism students travel with reporters to Montana 's seven Indian reservations to document in depth stories on a single topic.

U 421 Reporting for Native News Honors Project Variable cr. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Researching, reporting and editing stories about Montana 's Native American community. Reporters travel to Montana's seven Indian reservations to investigate in depth a single story topic. Editors coach reporters and edit their stories. The stories appear in a publication distributed throughout the state and nation.

UG 429 Documentary Photojournalism 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 328 or consent of instr. Production of an in-depth documentary project involving a social issue with intent to educate or implement change. Students write, shoot and design final project in book form.

UG 430 Community News Service Variable cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 331, 380, consent of instr. Writing and editing articles for computer bulletin-board news service serving Montana's community newspapers.

UG 440 Montana Journalism Review Variable cr. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students assist writing, editing, design and overall production and distribution of the Montana Journalism Review, a publication of the School of Journalism.

UG 461 New Media 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 381, or R-TV 351, or R-TV 361, or consent of instr. Exploration of new media, concentrating on the Internet and the World Wide Web from a journalistic perspective. Students learn to edit, produce and design for the Web. Discussion of legal, social and cultural issues regarding the new media.

UG 471 Investigations 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 331 for print students, R-TV 361 for broadcast students. Introduction to methods and ethics of investigative reporting, emphasizing computer-assisted research and analysis of public records and databases.

UG 481 Senior Seminar 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., senior standing in journalism or consent of instr. Ideas, individuals and movements shaping contemporary society and which constitute the background for today's news.

UG 489 Opinion Writing 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., JOUR 331 or consent of instr. Practice in writing editorials, columns, op-ed articles, and reviews. Study of the role of editorial pages.

U 490 Supervised Internship 1-2 cr. (R-2) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.; for print students JOUR 331; for photojournalism students JOUR 327. Practical experience working for newspapers, magazines or other approved businesses, agencies or organizations.

UG 494 Pollner Seminar 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. or print department chair. Seminar on a topic selected by the T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor. Topics will range from journalism history, ethics, practices and performance to current issues in the news media.

UG 495 Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

G 500 Teaching Journalism in Secondary Schools 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Developing a high school journalism curriculum and advising school publications.
G 501 Project/Thesis Seminar 3 cr. Offered autumn. Effective Internet, library, database and archive research for data, statistics and reliable information. Finding and evaluating topical social science research. Introduction to legal research. Writing and completing journalism professional projects and theses.

G 505 Journalism and Society Seminar 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Discussion and research on current journalism issues. Study of traditional and online research methodology.

G 527 Color and Lighting Techniques 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Technical aspects of photography, electronic printing, color techniques, lighting, filters. In-depth color photo essay.

G 551 Graduate Newscast Production 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 560 or consent of instr. Intensive instruction and practice in reporting, writing, producing, directing and delivering television newscasts. Work on a special program for MontanaPBS in tandem with students in R-TV 351, 361 and 551.

G 567 Studies in Press and Broadcast Law 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Examination and discussion of state and federal court cases affecting the mass media, with emphasis on First Amendment issues.

G 570 Reporting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Principles of news gathering through records, documents, meetings, and observation of events, combined with interviewing. Writing news and news feature accounts for broadcast and print media. Perspectives on reporting standards and practices.

G 580 News Editing 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., JOUR 570 or consent of instr. Fundamentals of copy editing and story editing for the print news media. In addition, students perform deadline editing on actual news stories for publication.

G 594 Seminar 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.

G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

G 597 Methods of Journalism Research 3 cr. Prereq., consent of the dean.

G 599 Professional Project Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Planning, research and execution of a major project in print, photographic or broadcast journalism.

G 620 Graduate Honors: Covering Native American Issues 3 cr. Offered spring. Researching, writing, photographing and/or editing in-depth special reports on issues that affect the Indians who reside within Montana 's borders.

G 640 Montana Journalism Review 1-3 cr. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive laboratory experience in all phases of magazine publication, including writing, editing, layout, design, production and distribution of Montana Journalism Review, an annual publication fo the School of Journalism.

G 650 Graduate Broadcast Newsroom-Editorial 3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., JOUR 550, 551 or consent of instr. Students direct, photograph and edit a daily Newsbrief report, regular half-hour Montana Journal magazine programs for MontanaPBS, and a weekly UMNews program for commercial stations, in tandem with student in R-TV 460, R-TV 450 and 650.

G 670 Covering the Environment 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., JOUR 570 or consent of instr. Practical opportunities to research and report on a variety of public health and natural resource issues, combined with a critical examination of how news media cover these issues.

G 690 Supervised Internship 1-2 cr. (R-2) Offered every term. Prereq., JOUR 571. Practical experience working for newspapers, magazines, wire services or other approved businesses, agencies or organizations.

G 696 Advanced Problems Variable cr . (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the dean. Independent study.

G 697 Research in Journalism Variable cr. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq.,consent of the dean.

G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Research and writing of master's thesis.

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Radio-Television (R-TV)

U 150 Introduction to Radio Production 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 100S or consent of instr. Introduction to the fundamentals of audio and radio production, including announcing, use of microphones, recording equipment, editing techniques and programming.

U 151 Introduction to -Television Production 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 100 or consent of instr. Use of cameras, microphones, and lighting gear for field production. Use of mixer and videotape editors for post production.

U 280 Reporting for Broadcast 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 100S. Fundamentals of reporting and writing news for broadcast including use of digital audio recording and editing equipment.

U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 298 Internship Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Radio production work with the Broadcast Media Center, KUFM, and other radio production internships.

U 350 Television Directing and Production 3 cr. Prereq., R-TV 151. Production and direction of studio and remote television programs.

U 351 Advanced Television Directing and Production 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., R-TV 350. Advanced production and direction techniques in both the studio and field. Work with students in R-TV 361 on special programs for MontanaPBS.

U 360 Advanced Broadcast Reporting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., R-TV 280, R-TV 151. Radio and television reporting including writing, interviewing, news gathering and preparation of radio and television news stories.

U 361 Newscast Reporting and Producing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., R-TV 360. Intensive instruction and practice in reporting, writing, producing and delivery of television newscasts. Work with student in R-TV 351 on special programs for MontanaPBS.

U 370 KBGA Reporting 1 cr. (R-3) Offered spring. Students report, write and produce stories for KBGA, the student radio station, under supervision of KBGA News Director and a faculty member.

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

UG 396 Independent Study in Broadcasting Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and broadcast faculty. Independent study in broadcasting issues of interest.

UG 401 Broadcast Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. An examination of formats, distribution systems, ratings, programming strategies and the business aspects of programming in the broadcasting and cable television industries.

UG 403 Sports and Media 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered years. An examination of the historic marriage between the mass media and sports on both collegiate and professional levels.

UG 430 Lighting for Video 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., R-TV 350 or Dram 351 or consent of instr. Special techniques of lighting for the video camera.

UG 440 Advanced Video Editing and Storytelling 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., R-TV 351 or 361 or consent of instr. Advanced non-linear video editing, photography, lighting, audio and writing for television production.

U 450 Broadcast Newsroom-Production 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., R-TV 351 or consent of instr. Students direct, photograph and edit a daily Newsbrief report, regular half-hour Montana Journal magazine programs for MontanaPBS, and a weekly UMNews program for commercial stations, in tandem with students in R-TV 460, 650.

U 460 Broadcast Newsroom-Editorial 3 cr. (R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., R-TV 361. Students report, write, produce and deliver a daily Newsbrief report, regular half-hour Montana Journalism magazine programs for MontanaPBS, and a weekly UMNews program for commercial stations, in tandem with students in R-TV 450, 650.

UG 481 Documentary-Editorial 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., R-TV 460 or consent of instr. Students conceive, research, report and otherwise produce a one-hour documentary for MontanaPBS, in tandem with student of R-TV 482.

UG 482 Documentary-Production 3 cr. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., R-TV 450 or consent of instr. Students conceive, research, photograph, edit and otherwise produce a one-hour documentary for MontanaPBS, in tandem with students of JOUR 481.

UG 485 Advanced Television News Producing 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., R-TV 460 or 461. Techniques and strategies of daily production of a full-length newscast.

UG 490 Broadcast Internship 1-4 cr. (R-4) Offered every term. Prereq., R-TV 351 or 361. Required of all broadcast news and broadcast production students without requisite professional experience. Students perform the equivalent of six weeks 'full-time work in a radio or television station or similar broadcast news or broadcast production enterprise. Internship hosts are approved by the faculty. Cannot be taken concurrently with any other University class without consent of the department chair.

UG 494 Senior Seminar 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., senior standing in broadcast news or broadcast production option or consent of instr. Exploration of the current and historic broadcasting in American society, including current business, editorial, production and ethical issues in the industry. Each student completes a major research paper as part of the course.

G 550 Graduate Television Production and Direction 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Production and direction of studio and remote television programs.

G 560 Graduate Advanced Broadcast Reporting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., R-TV 280 or JOUR 570 or consent of instr. Radio and television reporting including writing, interviewing, news gathering and preparation of radio and television news stories.

G 650 Graduate Broadcast Newsroom-Production 3 cr. Offered spring. Students direct, photograph and edit a daily Newsbrief report, regular half-hour Montana Journal magazine programs for MontanaPBS, and a weekly UMNews program for commercial stations, in tandem with students in R-TV 460 and 450.

G 681 Graduate Documentary 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., JOUR 650 or consent of instr. Students conceive, research, report, photograph and edit a one-hour documentary for MontanaPBS in tandem with students in R-TV 481 and 482.

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