Multimedia Course Work Career Development This degree includes the following courses as You should begin the resume-building process as Are you interested in broadcasting? Have you part of the program requirements, and specific soon as you can. The Academic and Career Advise- worked with school or local papers or sta- major requirements along with general educa- ment Center can assist you with career planning, tions? Are you a good public speaker? Would you tion courses and graduation requirements. while Career Services will help you fine tune your like to be a reporter? Maybe you should look into resume and look for jobs related to your field. In the NMU’s Multimedia Journalism major. Multimedia Journalism Core (37 cr.) meantime, the more hands-on experience you have, the better the chances are that you will find a job. CS101 Website Construction (4 cr.) Multimedia Journalism was designed to give stu- Becoming involved in a professional related internship BC165 Introduction to Mass Media (4 cr.) or dents updated knowledge that will allow them to is a way to develop your professional skills and gain EN206 Survey of Journalism (4 cr.) be more versatile and consequently more valuable experience. Your academic course work is important BC200 Intro to Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.) when entering the job market. This major is for as well, so be sure to maintain a high grade point BC470 Mass Communication Law (4 cr.) students seeking careers in the news industry. In average. BC473M Advanced Media Production (AMP)- it, students acquire the writing and research skills Multimedia (4 cr.) necessary for providing audiences with com- BC 493 Senior Portfolio (1 cr.) pelling and relevant stories in a variety of media EN217 Writing and Reporting (4 cr.) formats. Students will learn how to create content EN407 Feature Magazine Writing (4 cr.) for broadcast, magazines, and online BC491 Practicum (2 cr.) or Additional publications. In addition to receiving intensive BC492 Internship in Broadcasting writing instruction, students will gain an under- (1-8 cr.) standing of the technical, aesthetic and legal Considerations EN480 Practicum (2 cr.) or elements of this field. EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.) Experience in specific fields greatly increase chances of employment. Take advantage of any hands-on work Students graduating with a degree in multimedia Major Electives and internships. Any opportunities, even if unpaid, will journalism will be able to pursue traditional new benefit your portfolio in looking for future work. media jobs and nontraditional positions like web Choose 0ne 4 credit course: development associate, web producer and other AD117 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.) AD134 Computer Art: Foundations (4 cr.) The jobs listed require you to express your ideas job titles yet to be created in this rapidly chang- clearly and logically. A true passion for writing is a ing career field. BC310 Sports and Special Events (4 cr.) BC471 Mass Communication and Society (4 cr.) must, and any familiarity of electronic instruments is helpful. Introductory courses of interest: EN 217 Newspa- BC473F AMP-Field Television Production (4 cr.) per Writing and Reporting, BC 200 Intro to Mul- BC495 Special Topics in Broadcasting (1-4 cr.) timedia Journalism and EN 407 Feature Magazine EN303 Technical and Professional Writing (4 cr.) Writing. EN306 Journalism and Design (4 cr.) EN495 Special Topics (1-4 cr.) PS480 Media and Politics (4 cr.) Job Outlook SP320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.) Skills and Starting salaries are contingent upon geograph- Recommended General Education courses- ic location and the individual applicant’s work Competencies See Bulletin experience and initiative, and usually range from As in most other fields, strong interpersonal com- $30,000 to $50,000. The growth of this field is munication and organizational skills are a must for Minor (16 cr.) expected to be as fast as average, with growth any professional. Some other valuable skills and Except Electronic Journalism or Journalism around 10%. competencies specific to the profession in the multimedia journalism area include technical skills, *Credits required may vary depending on courses trans- problem solving and quick thinking. ferred from other schools (e.g. 3 cr. Vs. 4 cr. courses).

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Potential Careers Additional Resources What to do with and Information a major in... NMU’s Multimedia Journalism Program prepares students for Multimedia employment in the following For Career Planning and Opportunities: Academic & Career Advisement Center careers: 3302.1 C.B. Hedgcock Journalism 906-227-2971 Announcers www.nmu.edu/acac Communication & Performance Studies Editor (Written Word, Film and Video) 203 Thomas Fine Arts 906-227-2045 Magazine Writer www.nmu.edu/caps

Newscaster For Job Search, Resume and Career Information: News Producer/ News Reporter: Career Services 3302.3 C.B. Hedgcock Web, TV, Print 906-227-2800 www.nmu.edu/careers Radio and Sports

Photojournalist For Information about NMU Student Organizations Associated with this Major Contact: Sportscaster Center for Student Enrichment 1206 University Center Technical Writers 906-227-2439 Reporter: Web, TV, Print, and Radio www.nmu.edu/cse

Web Content Producer Internet Resource Links: www.careers.org Web Development Associate www.bls.gov Web Journalism For Career Information with National Organiza- tions: www.nab.org -National Assoc. of Broadcasters www.entertainmentcareers.net -Entertainment Jobs, Internships and Career Information in the Entertainment Industry

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