Journalism - JRNL
8 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
JRNL B1 Media and Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- JOUR 100
In this course, students survey mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. This includes the principles, methodologies, value systems, and ethics. This course will be included discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Students will gain basic knowledge of the cultural and social organizations in which they exist as well as the behavior and social organization of their human societies as reflected and expressed in modern media.
JRNL B2 Beginning Reporting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- JOUR 110
This course is an introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style.
JRNL B5 Public Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course evaluates public relations as a growing profession. The course looks at the principles, history and development, and professional practice of modern public relations. It investigates concepts of planning and executing effective communication strategies, including message design and distribution, for any organization. The use of social media, photography, graphics and marketing is also studied. This course is designed for students interested in learning about the field of public relations.
JRNL B15 Press Photography
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- JOUR 160
Students will study the application of digital photography as applied to journalism. This course covers technical aspects of cameras, use of Photoshop, how to photograph assignments in the field and choosing photographs for print. Entry-level photojournalism course prepares students for enrollment in student newspaper. Note: Digital camera required.
JRNL B16 Multimedia Reporting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- JOUR 120
This course involves the study and application of photography applied to emerging changes in the journalism landscape, specifically visual and audio communication through new media. Emphasizes the combined use of still cameras, audio recording equipment and video cameras to produce in-depth, content-rich reporting for journalism Web sites.
JRNL B25 Newspaper/Online Production I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- JOUR 130
This course provides a production practicum for the print and online editions of 'The Renegade Rip,' BC's award-winning student- produced newspaper. The Rip offers experience in interviewing research, news, feature, sports, and opinion reporting, design and production of editorial cartoons, headline writing, copyediting, proofreading, introduction to page design, graphics, and computer use. Students wishing to report stories, create editorial cartoons, or create graphics for the college newspaper should be enrolled.
JRNL B26 Newspaper Production/Editors
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 162 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- JOUR 131
This course is designed for editors and second-semester students of the online and print editions of The Renegade Rip, BC's award winning student-produced college newspaper. Teaches news content analysis, planning and evaluation using critical-thinking skills, story organization, intensive page design, planning and developing style and design of stories, photography, graphics, and art. Includes numerous discussions of ethics, collaboration with staff, and learning editorial leadership, with editors making all policy and content decisions for student-produced print and online media.
JRNL B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
College credit for journalism related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.