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Undergraduates concentrating on publication design have flexibility in their selection of courses in the new Department of Journalism converged curriculum. Two core print design courses are offered, Design and Advanced Design. These classes are designed to help students build portfolios worthy of landing jobs in the rapidly growing field of desktop publishing. Many of our design students also take independent study with Professor Kaplan to further their individual goals.
Supplementing the two design courses currently offered, students have other options to further their design skills in other courses such as Applied Magazines and Magazine Management. In addition to the design and photography listings below, the college also offers web design courses.
All undergraduates in journalism also complete required core classes such as Reporting, Newspaper Editing, and Problems and Ethics of Journalism.
Our design program is content-oriented and, as students progress through their classes, they learn up-to-date techniques using Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop software. We also strongly stress internships. At least one is required.
Additional information about our design and photojournalism and design offerings is listed below. You may learn more about all of the courses offered by the journalism department at www.jou.ufl.edu. Our college admission requirements may be viewed at the same Web site.
We recommend that undergraduate designers and photojournalists try to take our introductory courses as early in their college careers as possible, as well as gain experience at professional publications. Our most successful students complete at least two internships and intend a career in the visual journalism field.
The University also requires that all students take a general education core of courses, many of which are completed during a student's freshman and sophomore years. If you are interested in applying, you will find lots of detailed information at the main University of Florida website, www.ufl.edu
Selected course offerings:
JOU 4211
Design
Production and design of various forms of print media. Emphasis on basic principles of design and use of software such as QuarkXpress. Use of typography, photographs, and othr art elements. Projects could typically include resumes, business cards, brochures, etc.
Credits 3; Prereq JOU 4201 with at least a C.
JOU 4421
Advanced Design
Emphasis on building a near professional level portfolio on newspaper and magazine design. Emphasis on typography and principles and techniques of picture editing including picture selection, cropping and effective publication display of photography and other art element. Newspaper Design is most emphasized. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 4211 with at least a C.
JOU 4201
Newspaper Editing
Fundamental instruction and practice in essentials of news editing, with special emphasis on editing the weekly and daily newspaper. Included are copy-reading, headline writing, makeup, technology and typography. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 3101 with at least a C.
JOU 4202
Advanced Editing and Design
Career newspaper editing; emphasis on creativity in editing, decision making, news selection and judgment, and publication trends. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 4201 with at least a C.
JOU 4510
Magazine Management and Publication
To provide knowledge and training in magazine writing, editing, design, production and administration for magazine sequence majors. Course will stress organization, concept, audience, budget, printing, advertising, circulation and promotion of magazines. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 4201, JOU 4211, JOU 4300.
Photojournalism courses:
JOU 3601
Photographic Journalism
Study and practice of still photography as a major component of print journalism. Emphasis on basic reportorial picture-taking and darkroom techniques; selection and use of photographs; ethical, historical, legal and stylistic aspects. Students must furnish supplies. Credits 3.
JOU 4603
Specialized Journalistic Photography
Journalistic still photography emphasizing technical proficiency. Specialized techniques and equipment stressed. Emphasis on illustrative idea. Color and black and white. Studio and specialized lighting utilized. Students must furnish supplies and 35mm equipment. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 3601 with at least a C or permission of the instructor.
JOU 4604
Advanced Photographic Journalism I
Primary concern will be with the single story-telling picture and the two and three picture group. Deadline pressure emphasized. Use of photographs in newspapers, overview of picture editor's duties; trends; social implications. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 3601 with at least a C.
JOU 4605
Advanced Photographic Journalism II
Continuation of JOU 4604 with emphasis on the picture story. Additional emphasis on portfolio preparation. Student must furnish supplies, appropriate professional level or near professional level camera required for JOU 4604 and JOU 4605. Credits 3; Prereq JOU 4604.
JOU 4943
Photographic Journalism Practicum
Immersion in daily newspaper photo operations with particular attention to interacting with staff photographers through week-long visits to newspapers. Papers visited require permission of photojournalism coordinator. Student is responsible for personal expenses and must furnish appropriate equipment. Credits 1; Prereq JOU 3601 and permission of the photojournalism coordinator.
PGY 3610
Survey of Photojournalism
Terminal course open to students interested in photojournalism but who do not intend to continue with courses in sequence. Introduction to journalistic still photography; visualization; selection and use of photographs for the print media; legal, historical, stylistic, ethical and technical aspects. Credits 2;
JOU 4930
Advanced Journalism Practicum: Latin America in Words and Pictures
Students will document a Latin American country in words and pictures. This study abroad course seeks to bring together writers and photographers to learn about the principles and techniques of international journalism. During the first half of the semester, students learn advanced story research techniques and choose possible story ideas for their field work. After their trip, each student produces a story in either words or pictures for publication on the web and in print. Through portfolio review selection process. The majority of students selected to join the class have completed JOU 4605.