Summer 2024 with SJMC

Still looking for courses to take this summer? Check out our featured course offerings below for Summer I and Summer II.

Summer I

May 28th-June 28th, 2024

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  • M-F - 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM (San Marcos Campus)

    Instructor: Dan Seed

    Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of electronic news gathering and production this summer! Join our dynamic class with Professor Dan Seed where you'll master the art of writing copy that perfectly complements video footage and learn the secrets to seamlessly synchronizing audio and video in news stories. Get hands-on experience as you work on our exciting campus news program, where you'll put your skills to the test in a real-world setting. 

    Prerequisites: MC 3306 and [MC 3311 or MC 4324] both with grades of "C" or better.

  • 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM (Online)

    Instructor: Dr. Alexander Muk

    Want to dive into advanced principles of design, typography, color theory, and multimedia? If so, Media Design what you may be searching for. In this course, you'll explore advanced principles of design, from basic design elements to the intricacies of typography, color theory, photography, video, and multimedia. Get hands-on experience as you bring your ideas to life and learn how to captivate audiences across various platforms. 

  • 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM (Online)

    Instructor: Dr. Prisca Ngondo

    Get ready to supercharge your PR skills this summer! Join our engaging course where you'll dive deep into the world of digital and traditional communication tools essential for effective PR. From mastering social media strategies to honing your storytelling skills, we'll equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today's communication landscape. With a focus on strategic digital media usage, you'll learn to navigate the ever-evolving PR sphere with confidence.

    Prerequisites: MC 3306 and [MC 3311 or MC 4324] both with grades of "C" or better.

  • 12 PM - 1:40 PM

    Instructor: Dr. Cindy Royal

    Want to dive into advanced principles of design, typography, color theory, and multimedia? If so, Media Design what you may be searching for. In this course, you'll explore advanced principles of design, from basic design elements to the intricacies of typography, color theory, photography, video, and multimedia. Get hands-on experience as you bring your ideas to life and learn how to captivate audiences across various platforms. 

    Prerequisites: MC 3306 and [MC 3311 or MC 4324] both with grades of "C" or better.

  • 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM (San Marcos Campus)

    Instructor: Dan Seed

    This course is an introduction to basic elements of video journalistic storytelling for today's converged newsrooms. Students gather information using journalism practices, such as in-person interviews, and learn to use video newsgathering technologies to produce stories for online and other digital platforms.

    Prerequisites: MC 3306 and [MC 3311 or MC 4324] both with grades of "C" or better.

Summer II

July 1 - August 2nd, 2024

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  • 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM (San Marcos Campus)

    Instructor: Sergio Carvajal

    This course is an introduction to basic elements of video journalistic storytelling for today's converged newsrooms. Students gather information using journalism practices, such as in-person interviews, and learn to use video newsgathering technologies to produce stories for online and other digital platforms.

    Prerequisites: MC 3306 and [MC 3311 or MC 4324] both with grades of "C" or better.

Summer Course Resources

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