Course Catalogs

Magazine, News and Digital Journalism (MND)

MND 205  An Introduction: Editorial, Ethics, and the Business of Magazines  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
An exploration of the editorial side of magazines, the roles advertising and circulation play in revenue generation, and the ethical challenges faced by writers, editors, photographers, and designers. Major report on magazine of student's choice.
Prereq: COM 107  
MND 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 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
MND 305  Reporting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Reporting and writing of news and information based on interviewing, data and records research, and observation.
Prereq: NEW 205 or JNL 211  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
MND 380  International Course  (1-6 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 1 times for 999.99 credits maximum  
MND 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 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
MND 405  Advanced Reporting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Writing based on the reporting of public affairs including the coverage of beats, development of sources, investigative news gathering techniques and interpretive writing.
Prereq: MND 305 OR BDJ 312 OR BDJ 364  
MND 406  Magazine Article Writing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 606  
Writing and selling basic types of magazine articles: ideas, slanting, research, organization, dealings with editors. Students write one full-length article. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: (JNL 211 or NEW 205) and MND 305  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
MND 407  Narrative Storytelling  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Writing longer and more complex forms of articles and the creation of a digital portfolio of work in which students research and write a major article and weekly pieces for a blog or personal website under close editorial supervision of instructor.
Prereq: MND 305 and (JNL 530 or MND 406)  
MND 408  Magazine and News Editing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 608  
This class covers editorial skills demanded in media organizations: editing and rewriting copy, identifying audiences, creating content across platforms, generating ideas, working with writers, story organization, writing display copy, fact checking. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: (JNL 211 or NEW 205) and MND 305  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MND 409  Investigative Projects  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 609  
In this project-based course, you will learn the mindset, tools and skills used by investigative reporters. Students will work with their colleagues to produce a significant piece of journalistic work. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq; (BDJ 364 or MND 305 or BDJ 312) and (MND 406 or MND 408)  
MND 411  Web and Mobile Story Production  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 611  
This course examines the editorial experience for digital audiences and explores innovation in new storytelling platforms. Students will produce journalism for delivery on web and mobile devices. Additional work required of graduate students.
MND 413  Emerging Media Platforms  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 613  
Learn to identify and embrace opportunities posed by emerging media technologies. Includes a survey of the latest technologies and trends that are changing how people access, interact with and publish news and information. Additional work is required of graduate students.
MND 430  Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with MND 630  
The principles, practices and processes of multimedia journalism are taught in the context of public understanding of science and technology. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum  
MND 441  Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course develops visual design and production skills necessary for entry-level, digital-magazine staffers. Students learn how to curate and display images across platforms and to develop content strategies for page layout, visual assets, and basic web coding.
Prereq: JNL 221 and VIS 207  
MND 480  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  
MND 490  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  
MND 496  Digital Portfolio  (0 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Assembling final portfolio for a Magazine, News and Digital Journalism faculty mentor to review and grade either pass or fail. To complete the major, a student must receive a grade of P.
Prereq: MND 305  
MND 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable  
MND 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 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
MND 504  Multimedia Projects  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students use journalism skills to report and produce a podcast and other digital elements suitable for publication/broadcast.
Prereq: MND 408  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
MND 505  Digital News & Innovation  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Collaborate with students and professors to report on and produce engaging digital products for the campus community by utilizing multimedia skills, learning interactive production systems and gaining an understanding of the changing media landscape.
Prereq: (MND 305 OR BDJ 312 OR BDJ 364) OR (MND 406 OR MND 408)  
MND 506  Digital News Leadership  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Course enables students to determine and effectively manage the editorial direction of TheNewsHouse.com while learning and experimenting with the technical, visual and social media aspects of producing digital content across multiple platforms.
Repeatable 2 times for 2 credits maximum  
MND 509  Advanced Newspaper Editing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Copy editing, headlines, visuals, design, and technology. Handling departments and special sections, editing complex copy. Significant trends in newspaper editing.
Prereq: MND 408 or MND 608  
MND 518  Critical Writing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Criticism and its function in journalism and society. Reviewing books, plays, motion pictures, and other art forms.
Prereq: (NEW 205 or JNL 211)  
MND 526  Beauty & Fashion Journalism  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course focuses on producing fashion and beauty editorial content across platforms, explores the use of social media in building a personal brand, and discusses the industry¿s ethical challenges.
MND 538  Travel Writing  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Writing and selling magazine articles about traveling and specific geographic areas. Students will write in a variety of styles, especially exploring the narrative form.
Prereq: MND 305  
MND 545  Virtual Reality Storytelling  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course is for students in professional communications degrees to learn to tell stories interactively using virtual and augmented reality. Techniques incorporate 360-degree video and computer-generated scenes, often using headsets.