Multimedia

The curriculum of the School of Journalism has a emphasis on multi-media. Students are expected to have their own camera capable of both still pictures and motion pictures. The current minimum level camera is the Canon S5 IS. A digital voice recorder and tripod are also required.

This equipment will be used in multiple courses over the curriculum and in the publishing platforms of The Sagamore, including JagRadio and JagBytes, the online news source for IUPUI.

The school’s faculty are exploring how financial aid may be used to purchase this equipment and textbook requirements adjusted to deflect some of the cost. We are adjusting our text book requirements to accommodate some of the cost of this equipment.

It is clear that multimedia is a requirement for entry level positions in both journalism and public relations. Students must now learn about and be able to produce basic multimedia stories incorporating words, pictures and audio.

This requirement will be in place beginning fall semester 2008. As plans develop, a specific equipment list will be provided. This will be a minimum level technology. If students already have equipment that is more capable, they will not need to purchase the basic equipment.