Course Catalogs

Broadcast and Digital Journalism (BDJ)

BDJ 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
BDJ 212  Cross-Media News Writing for Military Students  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
The basics of cross-media writing for print, broadcast and Web. Learn basic style points, formats and convention for each medium as well as rationale for them.
BDJ 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable  
BDJ 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
BDJ 311  Broadcast and Digital Newswriting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Basic style and construction of broadcast and digital news stories. Composing and writing radio, television, and web news stories under deadline pressure. Techniques of broadcast interviewing and information gathering.
Prereq:NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 and Coreq: BDJ 364  
BDJ 312  Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Write news stories for broadcast, online and social media. Report and edit day-of-news stories for audio and online. Produce daily newscasts, under deadline pressure. Learn government and education beats.
Prereq: JNL 211 Coreq: VIS 261  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BDJ 330  Selected Topics in Specialized Reporting I  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Introductory specialized reporting course, concentrating on a specific topic, such as sports journalism, and/or utilizing basic or intermediate-level technologies.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum  
Prereq: BDJ 312 or BDJ 364  
BDJ 342  Television and Digital News Reporting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Gathering news using electronic means and reporting it live, on the web and in recorded formats.
Prereq: (BDJ 364 or BDJ 312) and VIS 261  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BDJ 351  Sports Interviewing  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BDJ 651, MND 651  
Sports Interviewing supplements a student's Newhouse curriculum in developing stories applied to sports. It focuses beyond the final story product, showing students the array of information provided by interview subjects based on questions asked. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: BDJ 364 or BDJ 312 MND 305  
BDJ 352  Sports Column Writing and Commentary  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BDJ 652, MND 652  
This class focuses on expressing opinions on sports issues, personalities and events in all media. It covers differences in platforms, the challenge of producing quality work on deadline, and the importance of establishing credibility. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: BDJ 364 or BDJ 312 MND 305  
BDJ 353  Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BDJ 653  
Prepares students for careers in television sports anchoring & reporting. Students will be equipped with the skills to perform live shots in the field, anchor in-studio sportscasts and will produce feature stories to enhance storytelling capabilities. Additional work required of graduate students.
BDJ 354  Sports Beat and Event Reporting  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BDJ 654  
This is a one-credit course designed to provide students with specific instruction and experience in what it takes to cover a sports beat in a thorough and professional manner. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: BDJ 364 or BDJ 312 MND 305  
BDJ 356  Radio Sportscasting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with BDJ 656  
Introduction to radio play-by-play and sport journalism. This class concentrates on sports writing and delivery. The course is designed to prepare students for the real world of sports broadcasting. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Prereq: BDJ 364 OR NEW 305  
BDJ 364  Radio and Digital Audio News Reporting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Gather, produce and report news in the radio and digital audio medium, including field experiences and newscast production in laboratories. Students will be required to analyze political stories, environmental issues, and other issues facing communities.
Prereq: NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 and Coreq: BDJ 311  
BDJ 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
BDJ 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
BDJ 465  TV & Digital News Producing and Presenting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Writing, story selection, positioning of local and national stories; plus weather, sports, producing, and presenting. Presentation of news on the Internet and on-set taping of a complete news program.
Prereq: BDJ 342 or BDJ 464  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
BDJ 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
BDJ 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
BDJ 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
BDJ 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
BDJ 510  Topics in Specialized Practices  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Development of skills that enhance the news product. Different sections could focus on different specialized practices such as internet research or vocal performance
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
Prereq: BDJ 211 or JNL 211 or MAG 211 OR NEW 205  
BDJ 530  Topics in Specialized Reporting II  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Event and issue-oriented reporting. Each section focuses on a content area such as politics, consumerism, or the environment.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum  
Prereq: BDJ 342 or BDJ 464 or BDJ 663 or BDJ 664  
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility  
BDJ 535  TV and Digital Reporting Practicum  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Practical on-site internship experience reporting for a television station¿s broadcasts and digital media. Monthly class sessions with discussion on journalism topics, preparation of portfolio and a research paper.
Advisory recommendation Prereq: BDJ 342 or BDJ 464 or BDJ 664  
Shared Competencies: Ethics and Integrity  
BDJ 560  Television News Magazine Production  (1-2 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students produce a weekly public affairs show, which explores topics important to the University and Syracuse community. This magazine show includes field reports and studio interviews. Student jobs include booking guests, reporting, and producing.
Repeatable 2 times for 3 credits maximum  
Prereq: BDJ 342 or BDJ 464  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
BDJ 566  Special News Coverage  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Planning and production of longer news-related program segments. Writing, research, execution of minidocumentaries and enterprise reports. Field material will be edited for air-ready television presentation.
Prereq: BDJ 342 or BDJ 464  
BDJ 567  Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
The theory and practice of producing television newscasts. Introduces the basics of broadcast news management. Covers the concepts of being a newsroom leader.
Prereq: BDJ 465  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity