WRITING & JOURNALISM

Journalism

For more information about Journalism Certificates email humsci@uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-7093.

JOURN X 440.1

Reporting and Writing I: Fundamentals of Journalism

4.0 units

An introduction to and survey of multiple topics in journalism, including news judgment, analysis, and ethics, as well as some basic best practices of writing, research, and reporting. Students leave the course with a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism and some goals for a career in media. Discussion sets the stage for JOURN X 440.2 Reporting II, which takes a more hands-on approach to practicing journalism.

Reg# 394339

Fee: $695

No refund after 11 Oct.

X In-Person 11 mtgs

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14

UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Required course in the Journalism Certificate. Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 12. 7 & Jeffrey Wald , who is currently VP of Lights! Action! Company a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of Motion Picture Lighting Lenses to the Movie & Television Industry. Mr. Wald has served as a Television News Director, Executive Producer, Executive Director, Digital Media Consultant and Educator. He has developed news departments nationwide and is the recipient of 13 Emmys and many other Awards including Journalist of the Year from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and just recently, the Diamond Circle Award from Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. Mr. Wald ran the KTLA, Los Angeles, news department two times in his career, successfully positioning KTLA News as #1 in Southern California. He is the only Los Angeles TV News Director to serve in the same capacity, twice at the same TV station.

JOURN X 440.3 Reporting and Writing III: The Modern Media World

4.0 units

This course culminates the learnings of Reporting I and II into a comprehensive look at what it means to work in media today and the possibilities and realities of the industry. Discussion includes the realworld aspects of planning, pitching, and executing stories and content on a variety of platforms. Students come away with a realistic and advanced view of how to succeed in modern journalism. Lessons also cover the specialized fields of journalism and media, so students can begin to target in a more definitive way where they want to focus. This signature learning experience in the UCLA Extension Journalism Certificate helps students take that final step towards a media career and feel confident in their area of specialization. This is the course most graduates of traditional journalism programs wish they had taken.

Prerequisite(s): JOURN X 440.2 Reporting and Writing II, or equivalent experience and consent of the instructor.

Reg# 394341

Fee: $695

No refund after 29 Sept.

M Online

Sept. 25-Dec. 17

Required course in the Journalism Certificate. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 30  7 & Richard Vega, who is a newsroom executive with more than 20 years of experience at USA Weekend, The New York Times, Yahoo News, and digital start-ups. He covered politics, health, technology, entertainment and sports as a reporter at USA Weekend magazine. He led teams covering 9/11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the death of Princess Diana for the The New York Times’s website. As the Yahoo News editorial director, he oversaw coverage of presidential elections, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the 2011 tsunami and earthquake in Japan.

JOURN X 462

Media Law and Ethics

2.0 units

For journalists, media lawyers, paralegals, and other communications professionals. This course analyzes the rights and responsibilities of the media. Instruction examines undercover investigations, ethics, defamation, invasion of privacy, reporter’s privilege and shield laws, access to courts and records, copyrights, and responsibility in the age of blogs and digital journalism.

Reg# 394343

Fee: $445

No refund after 2 Oct.

A Remote 7 mtgs

Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 26-Nov. 7

Remote Classroom

Required course in the Journalism Certificate. Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 2. 7 & Scott Gurvey

JOURN X 465.5

Entertainment Journalism

3.0 units

From ET to TMZ, from People to Perez Hilton, entertainment journalism has evolved into a vibrant form of journalism and an essential component of the movie and TV industry. This course explores the history of celebrity journalism and examines the seminal moments that turned it from a specialized field into mainstream and popular culture. Learn to identify stories, target particular outlets, shape pitches, and write stories designed for various media entities. Examine the influence of social media on the way stories are covered in various mediums. Guest lecturers are well-known industry leaders from leading publications, entertainment television shows, and online outlets. Instruction focuses on all forms of media, including magazine, newspaper, television, and online journalism with a keen emphasis on writing and reporting.

Reg# 394346

Fee: $630 No refund after 10 Oct.

A Remote 9 mtgs

Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 27-Nov. 22

Remote Classroom

Elective course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 10.  7 & Instructor to be announced

JOURN X 417

Journalism Internship

3.0 units

Internships are an important first step in resume building, developing a professional network, and getting your foot in the door. The Journalism Internship course offers Journalism Certificate students in advanced standing an opportunity to acquire real-world experience, providing a crucial link between the classroom and the field. Interns work a minimum of 90-hours during one quarter and earn three units of elective credit toward the Journalism Certificate. Journalism Certificate students use research skills to secure their own internship. A UCLA Extension journalism instructor monitors the internship throughout to ensure a substantive learning experience. Students must earn a passing grade of “B” or better to receive credit. For more information about prerequisites and the application process, email journalism@ uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-7093.

Prerequisite(s): Open to students who have established candidacy in the Journalism Certificate and have completed 50% of the program’s curriculum, including the following prerequisite courses: JOURN X 462

Media Law and Ethics, JOURN X 440.1 Reporting and Writing I: Fundamentals of Journalism, JOURN X 440.2 Reporting and Writing II: The Practice of Journalism, and one elective, with a letter grade of “B” or better at the time of application.

Reg# 394347

Fee: $695

No refund after 6 Oct.

Independent Study/Internship

Sept. 25-Dec. 17

Meetings to be arranged.

Elective course in the Journalism Certificate. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 2. 7 & Instructor to be announced