May 03, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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  • INMD 460 IAM Team


    Intensive team production course teaches students to work collaboratively while producing projects for an external client. Course begins with concepts of team organization and communication and continues with the formation of production teams, design of the project, and acquisition of media elements. Students practice scheduling and meeting deadlines by shipping multiple versions of the project.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 36-4600
    Prerequisites INMD 210 Interface Design I  and INMD 260 Intro to IAM Team Development  
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6



  
  • INMD 475 Creative Leadership Skills I


    Leadership skills I introduces the fundamental skills and techniques of becoming a leader including developing principles of decision making, building mentorships, personal responsibility and work ethic application.   

    Repeatable: N
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 476 Creative Leadership Skills II


    Creative Leadership Skills II builds on the concepts covered in Creative Leadership Skills I. Advanced strategies for productive, efficient, management and leadership skills are covered, including workplace dynamics and 360 management skills.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 475 Creative Leadership Skills I  
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 477 Creative Leadership Skills III


    Creative Leadership Skills III explores practical management scenarios and advanced leadership skillsets. Transformational leadership skills are practiced in the context of a holistic organizational view. Course builds on knowledge and skills obtained in Creative Leadership Skills II.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 476 Creative Leadership Skills II  
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 495 Directed Study: Interactive Arts and Media


    Directed Studies are appropriate for students who wish to explore a subject beyond what is possible in regular courses, or for students who wish to engage in a subject or activity not otherwise offered that semester by the College. Directed Studies involve close collaboration with a faculty advisor who will assist in development and design of the project, oversee its progress, evaluate the final results, and submit a grade.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 36-3798
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 496 Independent Project: Interactive Arts and Media


    Course is an individualized project in Interactive Arts and Media, determined by interest and ability of the student, and carried out under the direction, guidance, and supervision of an instructor.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 36-3399
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  
  • INMD 501 Experience Design


    Engaging experience design looks beyond the digital environment; physical space, pervasive multi-channel experiences, and non-UI environments will be explored alongside traditional digital media and product design. This course will encourage students to evaluate their own work, as well as the work of others, from the viewpoint of their audience. By gaining an awareness of how the participant experiences their work, students should gain an understanding of how to create engaging, user-centered interfaces.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 502 User Behavior


    This course aims to provide students with an understanding of cognitive theory and the behaviors that impact choice, preference, and behavior as it relates to interactive design. Students will be encouraged to view work through the lens of emotional design to create highly engaging and enjoyable interfaces.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 503 Research and Evaluation Methods


    Through hypothesis creation and evaluation methods, students will be introduced to techniques for defining an audience and testing their work, as well as existing interfaces. A variety of tools and methodologies will be explored; students will create reflective and research-based case studies to document their process.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 504 Information Architecture


    This course provides insight into the way we sort and categorize data, and how these different schema impact the User Experience. Students will explore multiple concepts of organizational techniques, and be introduced to methods for effectively assessing and creating their own organizational structures to optimize the User Experience.
     

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 506 Prototyping


    This course is about the interactive media production process. Students will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of techniques and practices by sketching, thumbnailing, storyboarding, and making physical mockups for digital projects. The iterative production cycle is practiced by rapid prototyping in a collaborative environment, and is informed by research and testing. This class aims to develop a student’s ability to communicate quickly visually before committing to code and design, and to create participant-centered works based on usability testing results.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 507 Universal Design


    This course will focus on inclusive design methods; specifically how to create products, environments, and tools that are accessible without forcing the user to become adaptable. Students will critique current work and cite both modern theory and legal regulations to document a path to universal accessibility.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 508 Information Visualization


    Data can be a powerful cognition device when used effectively. In this course, students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of visual design theory as it relates to the display of information, and how to create engaging visualizations that are clear, usable, and participant centered.
     

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 509 Interface Design


    This course aims to advance students’ practical understanding of media theory with an emphasis on interactive models of communication. This course focuses on navigational models of interaction design and how to create participant-centered interfaces through research, usability testing, and iterative design. Students should produce substantial written critiques to demonstrate their growing understanding of the discipline.
     

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 530 Immersive Environments I


    Examine historical and contemporary uses of immersive environments. Generate a variety of work using Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality & 360 Video technologies. Explore 21st Century alternative modes of spectatorship; in particular immersive and interactive ways of experiencing visual spectacle. Develop a sophisticated portfolio of work using industry-standard technologies. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: N
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 535 Immersive Environments II


    Continue to explore immersive and interactive visual engagement on a graduate level. Design immersive environmental projects for institutions, galleries, and public forums, and develop idiosyncratic and multipurpose animated visual sculptures, projections, immersive video environments, and/or art showcases. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 530 Immersive Environments I  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 540 Immersive Environments III


    This course will challenge students to engage with advanced theories in the understanding of immersive media. These theories will be put into practice through the design and development of immersive media works that use volumetric capture, IoT, 3rd party APIs, and physical materials. Students are encouraged to pursue work as a form of research through artistic intervention with immersive media. Graduate students will also develop a short research agenda for a continued study of immersive media.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 541 Immersive Environments IV


    In this capstone course, students will combine lessons, both practical and theoretical, from the immersive media program to construct a complete immersive media prototype. Students move from pre-production to production over the course of a semester. They perfect their project management skills and learn how to lead through the development process.  They also engage in a portfolio review to make sure they are prepared for industry work. Further, students complete a short research paper that they can use to attain further graduate education at the doctoral level. 

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 540 Immersive Environments III  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 550 Collaborative Development


    This course offers an introductory look into the collaborative process in the interactive field. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the roles in interactive team development, how to effectively manage time and project scope, how to set and meet deadlines, and how to work as a group to deliver user-centered projects.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 570 Studio Leadership


    Consult, mentor, and guide senior undergraduate teams in capstone courses. Work closely with faculty to learn teamwork best practices and collaboration methodologies while strengthening practical leadership skills. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INMD 575 Creative Leadership Skills I


    Leadership skills I introduces the fundamental skills and techniques of becoming a leader including developing principles of decision making, managing apprenticeships, developing mentorships, personal responsibility, and work ethic application. This is a graduate level course.  

    Repeatable: N
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 576 Creative Leadership Skills II


    Creative Leadership Skills II builds on the concepts covered in Creative Leadership Skills I. Advanced strategies for productive, efficient, management and leadership skills are covered, including workplace dynamics and 360 management skills. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 575 Creative Leadership Skills I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 577 Creative Leadership Skills III


    Creative Leadership Skills III explores practical management scenarios and advanced leadership skillsets. Transformational leadership skills are practiced in the context of a holistic organizational view. Course builds on knowledge and skills obtained in Creative Leadership Skills II. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INMD 576 Creative Leadership Skills II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 590 Thesis


    In consultation with a graduate faculty advisor in the Interactive Arts and Media department, plan, design, develop, document, and present a project that makes at least a minor contribution to current research or understanding of the discipline. This is a graduate level course.

    Repeatable: N
    TH
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INMD 692 Thesis Continuance


    Students work on the completion of their thesis project, under the direction of faculty advisor(s).

    Repeatable: Y
    TH
    Prerequisites INMD 590 Thesis  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 0 Maximum Credits 0



  
  • INTA 105 Human Dimension in InArch


    In this lecture course, students explore the basics of anthropometrics, ergonomics, human behavior and universal design principles. Additionally, students will be introduced to social, behavioral and psychological perspectives of the built environment to support human-centered design.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2806
    Prerequisites INTA 111 Contemporary Practice: InArch  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 111 Contemporary Practice: InArch


    This foundation level course will introduce students to contemporary professional practice in the field of Interior Architecture. Participants will be provided an opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of the interior designer and the scope of the profession. Lectures focusing on contemporary case studies, discussions and small exercises allow the student to explore the profession before committing to the intensive post-foundation curriculum.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-1801
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 115 Textiles for InArch


    In this course students will be introduced to the construction, use, application and design standards specific to textiles used in the interior environment. The course highlights awareness of fibers, material properties and performance criteria to provide students with a knowledge base from which to make informed design choices.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2811
    Prerequisites INTA 111 Contemporary Practice: InArch  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 121 Manual Drafting


    This foundation level course will provide an introduction to the process of hand drafting for designers. Students will begin with the review of proper use of drafting equipment, acquiring the skills necessary for producing scaled, legible, orthographic drawings.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-1814
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 122 Interior Architecture Drawing


    This foundation level course provides students with the opportunity to represent actual and speculative interior space through drawing techniques employed by the interior architecture discipline.


    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 131 Digital Media for InArch I


    This course introduces the digital workflow process employed by designers to communicate design intent through the use of several software applications. Using a case study, students will explore orthographic drawing systems (plans, sections, and elevations). Students will make use of AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop to create drawings, and InDesign for presentation preparation. (first in a three-course sequence)

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-1840
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 201 Design History: Spaces + Objects


    Students will be exposed to the major movements and periods in architecture, interior architecture and design, furniture, and the decorative arts from pre-history to the present. In addition, students will explore a wide range of social, political, technological influences affecting historical changes in design of the built environment.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2805
    Prerequisites ARTH 105 Introduction to Visual Culture  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  
  • INTA 211 Lighting for InArch


    In this course students explore illumination strategies and their impact on the design of the built environment. Strategies for impactful lighting design will be introduced through a series of lectures, discussions, and exercises culminating in a final lighting design project linked to InArch Introductory studio.  

    Repeatable: Y
    Interior Architecture Majors Only (M215)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 220 Human Factors, Building Code, and the Built Environment


    This course explores how the natural, built, virtual and technological environments impact human experience, behavior and performance. Students will be introduced to codes, standards, and guidelines that focus on protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all users.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2815
    Prerequisites INTA 251 InArch: Introductory Studio  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  • INTA 231 Digital Media for InArch II


    This course develops fluency in the digital workflow process employed by designers to communicate design intent through the use of several software applications. Using a concurrent studio project, students will explore modeling techniques using a combination of AutoCad, Revit, and SketchUp software to create renderings of interior spaces.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-2840
    Prerequisites INTA 131 Digital Media for InArch I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 232 Digital Media for InArch III


    In this course, students build upon their knowledge of Interior Architecture digital workflow by investigating the use of applications used for design, visualization, and presentation. This course will build upon two- and three-dimensional representation skills learned in Digital Media for InArch I and II. Projects present further opportunities to explore the connection between digital files and physical output.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-2841
    Prerequisites INTA 231 Digital Media for InArch II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 240 Construction Documents I


    In this course, students will be introduced to construction document preparation at a fundamental level using AutoCad utilizing a previous studio project. Lecture, assignments, and exercises will review principles of standard construction details.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2850
    Prerequisites INTA 121 Manual Drafting  and INTA 251 InArch: Introductory Studio  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  
  • INTA 252 InArch: Surface Manipulation Studio


    This intermediate level studio introduces students to materiality in the built environment. Students will explore potential opportunities presented by the use of materials, pattern, texture, color, and light in the design of interior environments. Courses to be taken concurrently with INTA 252: INTA 220 Human Factors, Building Code, and The Built Environment; INTA 232 Digital Media for InArch III; INTA 240 Construction Documents I.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-2891
    Prerequisites INTA 251 InArch: Introductory Studio  and INTA 231 Digital Media for InArch II  and INTA 210 Lighting for InArch  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6



  
  
  • INTA 324 InArch: Narrative Studio


    This design studio introduces students to narrative-driven space making. Studio will explore the spatial manifestation of personal, client and/or brand driven narratives through the design of small/medium scale spatial experiences. Emphasis will be placed on translating abstract theoretical ideas into constructible spatial solutions.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3891
    Prerequisites INTA 318 InArch: Corporate Studio   and INTA 340 Construction Documents II  and INTA 370 Anatomy of the Built Environment I  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  
  • INTA 331 Digital Media for InArch IV


    In this advanced level course, students build upon their knowledge of the Interior Architecture digital workflow in creating presentations of complex spatial proposals. This course will build upon two- and three-dimensional representation skills developed in the Digital Media for InArch sequence. Students are encouraged to develop and refine personal representational techniques by exploring a wide variety of presentation options, culminating in a cohesive visual language.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites INTA 232 Digital Media for InArch III  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 340 Construction Documents II


    In this course, students will be introduced to construction document preparation using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Lectures, assignments, and exercises will cover the basic principles of standard and custom details and assemblies, culminating in a partial construction document set based on the student’s InArch: Surface Manipulation Studio project.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3850
    Prerequisites INTA 240 Construction Documents I  and INTA 252 InArch: Surface Manipulation Studio  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  • INTA 350 Construction Documents II


    This course introduces the process of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to generate a set of construction documents using an approximately 5,000 sf interior case study. Lectures and projects focus on discipline-specific details, assemblies, and standards and how they are used to communicate design intent to allied disciplines.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites INTA 240 Construction Documents I  
    Interior Architecture Majors Only (M215)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 370 Anatomy of the Built Environment I


    In this course, students will be introduced to the constructive context of the built environment, including allied disciplines, building systems, environmental concerns, and materials/processes typical of commercial interiors. Through lectures and potential site visits, participants will be provided the opportunity to gain insight into the impact of these realities on their proposed spatial solutions.


    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3801
    Prerequisites INTA 240 Construction Documents I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 372 Anatomy of the Built Environment II


     

    In this course, students will be provided the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the constructed interior environment and how an advanced knowledge of environmental issues, the integration of the building envelope, building systems and standard/specialized constructive techniques inform design decisions. Through lectures and potential site visits, participants will havethe opportunity to gain insight into the impact of these realities on their proposed spatial solutions.


    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3811
    Prerequisites INTA 370 Anatomy of the Built Environment I 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • INTA 410 Research Methods for InArch


    In this course, students will be introduced to a variety of methods and strategies for research which forms the basis of, and adds value, to the practice of design. Students will explore how research is integrated into the design process and produce work that will guide their Final Studio project.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-4810
    Prerequisites INTA 324 InArch: Narrative Studio  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  • INTA 415 Professional Practices in InArch


    In this course, students will be introduced to the business structures, project management, communication and delivery methods for design firms. Lectures will also cover the licensure process and networking.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-4815
    Prerequisites INTA 324 InArch: Narrative Studio  or INTA 426 InArch: Detail Studio  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 420 InArch: Portfolio Review


    In this course, students will continue working on their portfolios with an emphasis on the professional organization and representation of their creative output. Students will be provided the opportunity to understand various portfolio formats (print, digital, online, interactive), learn how to edit materials to suit specific applications, and become conversant with various resources within the college. Emphasis is placed on organization of the body of work developed previously, focusing on a specific area of expertise and individual goals.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-4816
    Prerequisites INTA 324 InArch: Narrative Studio  or INTA 426 InArch: Detail Studio  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • INTA 426 InArch: Detail Studio


    This design studio immerses students in the practice of interior architecture design detailing. Students will utilize detail development principles and processes, including hands-on prototyping, while working within the context of various sized design projects.


    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 21-3893
    Prerequisites INTA 324 InArch: Narrative Studio   and INTA 370 Anatomy of the Built Environment I  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  
  
  • INTA 490 Internship for InArch


    Students will be required to obtain and complete a 225-hour internship in the interior architecture field during their studies in the program. In this course, students will be encouraged to take advantage of the portfolio development and networking opportunities offered by the college.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 21-3825
    Prerequisites  INTA 252 InArch: Surface Manipulation Studio  and INTA 232 Digital Media for InArch III  
    Minimum Credits 0 Maximum Credits 6



  
  • ITAL 101 Italian I: Language & Culture


    Introductory course helps the beginning student communicate in Italian and develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students acquire knowledge of and appreciation for the culture of Italy and the Italian-American culture in the U.S., especially in Chicago.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 47-1320
    HU GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • ITAL 102 Italian II: Language & Culture


    Course continues work begun in Italian I to help students communicate in Italian and further develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students expand knowledge of and appreciation for the culture of Italy and the Italian-American culture of the U.S., especially in Chicago.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 47-1321
    HU GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JAPN 101 Japanese I: Language and Culture


    Course for beginners introduces basic grammar and vocabulary to develop proficiency in understanding, reading, speaking, and writing Japanese. Cultural appreciation is enriched through Chicago-area resources.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 47-1330
    HU GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JAPN 102 Japanese II: Language and Culture


    Students continue their study of basic structures and vocabulary and develop further proficiency in understanding, reading, speaking, and writing Japanese. Cultural appreciation is enriched through Chicago-area resources.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 47-1331
    HU GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JAPN 201 Japanese III: Language and Culture


    Building on one year of college Japanese, this course extends each student’s capacity to understand, read, speak, and write in Japanese through exposure to the rich variety of arts in Japanese culture.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 47-2332
    HU GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 102 Introduction to Journalism


    This course explores rules and roles of journalism along with the challenges of the contemporary media landscape. It also introduces reporting, interviewing and writing skills through hands-on assignments.

     

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1011
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  
  
  • JOUR 108 Editing Essentials


    This foundational course teaches students how to improve grammar, punctuation and spelling skills, while learning how to spot errors, correct English usage, sharpen copy’s clarity and conciseness, remedy inconsistencies and redundancies, and edit stories to meet generally accepted journalistic standards and Associated Press (AP) style.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-1017
    Prerequisites JOUR 102 Introduction to Journalism  or CRWR 110 Foundations in Creative Writing  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 123 So You Want to be a Movie Critic ?


    This three-week writing workshop focuses on sharpening the tools of arts criticism, and how to apply those tools to writing about film. Particular emphasis will be placed on researching and writing reviews. This class will focus on movies of different eras, from His Girl Friday and Amadeus to The Bourne Ultimatum and There Will Be Blood as the instructor and students discuss research, adaptation, screen acting, direction, editing and musical scoring. The goal is to describe what is seen, and felt, and why; and to better inform an opinion worth reading.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1122J
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 140 Smartphone/photo


    This is a hands-on class focusing on the technical, aesthetic and multimedia skills needed to produce images with a smartphone for professional communication and storytelling.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1520
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 141 Smartphone/video


    This is a hands-on class focusing on the technical, aesthetic and multimedia skills needed to produce professional video with a smartphone.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1521
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 142 Social Media and Journalism


    Students will examine the use of social media in journalism and how journalists break news, follow the news and tell stories using different social media platforms. Students also will learn how to curate and create stories using various social media tools and how to uphold professional and ethical standards while using social media.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1522
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 143 Smartphone/audio


    This is a hands-on class focusing on the technical, aesthetic and multimedia skills needed to produce professional audio with a Smartphone.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1523
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 160 War Stories: Following Veterans and Refugees


    This course gives students a broad perspective on the global war on terror that resulted from the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the United States. It explores some of the best narrative writing, art and journalism from this period. Students produce a project on the platform of their choice to tell the story of the war on terror from the veteran or refugee communities in Chicago. All disciplines welcome.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-1620J
    PL
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  
  • JOUR 168 Essentials of Interviewing


    Effective interviewing enables you to obtain information, capture dynamic quotes and incorporate personalities into a story. In this course, students develop skills and strategies, including how to land an interview, thoroughly research the topic and subject, get the subject to open up and offer candid responses, handle follow-up questions, and select and edit quotations. These techniques apply to documentary practices of all kinds in journalism, audio, fiction, creative nonfiction, marketing and other fields.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-1715
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 201 History of Journalism


    Course covers multicultural evolution of news from ancient spoken, aural, and visual forms through printed, broadcast, and online journalism of today. Major developments in news media are examined, especially American newspapers, magazines, newsreels, radio, and television, with emphasis on Chicago examples.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2010
    PL
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 205 Reporting II


    The course helps students refine their reporting, interviewing, researching and writing skills as they conceptualize, pitch and produce journalistic stories. Students further develop critical-thinking skills as well as the use of social media for newsgathering and storytelling. It emphasizes precision and clarity. Equipment is required for this course. See the Department website. 

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2020A
    Prerequisites JOUR 105 Reporting I  and JOUR 108 Editing Essentials  or  JOUR 106 College News Workshop  and  JOUR 108 Editing Essentials   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  
  • JOUR 216 Blogging: Beyond the Basics


    Anyone can blog; this course will teach you how to blog well. Students from throughout the college identify a niche, research the editorial opportunities for that audience, report and write posts, shoot and upload relevant photos and videos, and implement blogging best practices, including ethics, copyright, links, SEO, social media and monetization.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-2116
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 218 Truth and Beauty: Covering the Cosmetics Industry


    This course offers prospective journalists a multi-dimensional look at the billion dollar personal care Industry, focusing on the science and marketing behind these products. Students will meet and interview cosmetic scientists, entrepreneurs, beauty bloggers and editors, b-to-b editors, manufacturers, representatives, retailers, makeup artists and publicists to identify news sources, topics and continuing controversies in this field. The object is to better understand these perspectives and integrate them into informative, multi-sourced, substantive reporting, which will be captured in the students’ blogging assignments.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2035J
    Prerequisites ENGL 112 Writing and Rhetoric II  or ENGL 112H Writing and Rhetoric II: Honors  or ENGL 122 International Writing and Rhetoric II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 234 Broadcast News Writing


    Intended for students entering the Broadcast Journalism concentration, course teaches basic techniques for writing radio and television news scripts.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2310
    Prerequisites JOUR 105 Reporting I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  
  • JOUR 265 Reporting for Spanish-Language News Media


    Course teaches students to learn how to produce quality journalism for Spanish-language print, online, and television news media in the United States, a fast-growing market. Frequent outside reporting assignments are required. Students will learn to report and write news and feature stories across media platforms. Course in intended for bilingual students.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-2540
    DEI GA
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 268 Journalism That Changed the World:


    This topics course examines the work of journalists and writers who influenced the discourse on major issues of the day. Specifically, students will apply journalistic standards to works of selected authors as they analyze and discuss works in a seminar setting. Each course will examine a different genre of journalists.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-1500
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  
  • JOUR 275 Introduction to Games Journalism


    Games are everywhere, and everyone has something to say about them. Learn how we look at games and how to talk about them in meaningful, productive ways beyond the hype and rhetoric. This class helps you understand how and why effective video game journalism is important in today’s culture and how it serves players as well as the game creators themselves. We’ll cover blogging, game reviews, industry, ethics and journalistic practice and current topics.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2880
    Prerequisites ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 111H Writing and Rhetoric I: Honors  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  or TWC-T-7 EXAM-TWC WRITING MINIMUM SCORE = 7  
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 299A Topics in Journalism


    This is a topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly JOUR 299
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 299B Topics in Journalism


    This is a topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 299C Topics in Journalism


    This is a topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 299D Topics in Journalism


    This is a topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 316 Opinion and Commentary


    Course teaches students to write or produce research-based opinion stories in their own voices. Course includes exercises in editorial, column, podcast, op-doc and opinion writing on various platforms, including audio and video. 

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-2510
    DEI
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 318 Investigative Reporting


    Course focuses on exploring methods to track a story to its roots, emphasizing the key watchdog and spotlight functions of journalism. Students are taught how to find and report tough stories that powerful interests would rather not have revealed; gather relevant information and documentation; verify that information; and present results for various media.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3115
    Prerequisites JOUR 205 Reporting II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 321 Covering Urban Affairs


    This course is about how a variety of societal forces impact people in urban communities. It explores how decisions and actions by various forces – including city and county government, media, community leaders and organizations - impact education, health care, housing, transportation, cultural affairs and other quality of life issues in a community. Students will produce multimedia work illustrating these interactions. The course will often focus on a singular topic area.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3120
    PL
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 328 Interpretive Reporting


    Course focuses on interpretive reporting, an advanced journalistic technique that goes beyond the who, what, where of basic reporting to the why and how to bring perspective, clarity, and insight to major news stories. Students use journalistic tools of interviewing, research, and reporting to explain relevance of major issues.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3130
    Prerequisites JOUR 205 Reporting II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 332 Magazine Article Writing


    This course introduces students to the world of consumer magazines and teaches them to pitch and write a variety of stories for print and online. The course covers idea generation, targeting, research, interviewing, structuring, writing and rewriting, along with multimedia and social media considerations.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3216
    Prerequisites JOUR 205 Reporting II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 335 Business-to-Business Magazine Writing


    Course introduces students to the vibrant world of business-to-business (trade) publications and the basics of business reporting, including research, writing, and editing skills for magazines serving various industries and specialized audiences.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3215
    Prerequisites JOUR 205 Reporting II 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 338 Magazine Editing


    This course teaches students advanced skills necessary to edit stories for consumer magazines. Students learn advanced editing, copy editing and packaging strategies for creating and producing print and online publications.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3210
    Prerequisites JOUR 332 Magazine Article Writing   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 342 Magazine Profile Writing


    Students learn to craft profile stories for print magazines and online publications. The emphasis is on careful reporting and observation, savvy interviewing and analysis, and polished writing for a specific audience.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 53-3221
    Prerequisites   JOUR 332 Magazine Article Writing  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 350 Digital Storytelling


    The Digital Storytelling course offers intensive hands-on training in multimedia news gathering and production, as well as distribution through digital channels, for a range of journalism story forms, including audio, video, photo essays, online writing, social networking, and audio slideshows. Equipment is required for this course. Consult the Department website.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3231
    Prerequisites JOUR 105 Reporting I  or JOUR 106 College News Workshop 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 351 Multimedia Photo Essay


    In this project-based class, students will be introduced to the basic techniques necessary for the production of narrative picture stories for multimedia online presentations. We will analyze classic photo essays and examine how the techniques used in creating them–opening pictures, transitions, point pictures, closures, expressive camera angles and lighting–apply to modern multi-media applications. Linear and thematic organization of photo essays will be discussed. Students will research, plan, photograph and edit stories incorporating audio, video and still pictures.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly PHOT 361
    Prerequisites PHOT 260 Introduction to Photojournalism  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 352 Writing & Reporting TV News


    Course builds on skills taught in Broadcast News Writing by focusing on development and writing of reporter-news packages as well as news producing. Some stories written in this class are produced in Creating the Television News Package.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 53-3310
    Prerequisites JOUR 234 Broadcast News Writing  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 360A Advanced Topics in Journalism:


    This is an advanced topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly JOUR 360
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR), Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 360B Advanced Topics in Journalism:


    This is an advanced topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR), Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 360C Advanced Topics in Journalism:


    This is an advanced topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR), Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 360D Advanced Topics in Journalism:


    This is an advanced topics course in Journalism for the Communication Department. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR), Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 3



  
  • JOUR 361A Advanced Topics in Broadcast Journalism:


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly JOUR 361
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  
  • JOUR 361B Advanced Topics in Broadcast Journalism:


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



 

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