School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Communication and Information
201 Franklin Hall
E-mail: jmc@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2572
Fax: 330-672-4064
Web: http://new.jmc.kent.edu/default.aspx

Visual Journalism Major

The Bachelor of Science in visual journalism is designed for students who want to combine photographic and information design skills with journalism. This program is appropriate particularly for students interested in careers as photojournalists or news presentation editors.

Information Design Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Information design majors study the visual presentation of news. Students also may work on visual presentation of news for The Daily Kent Stater, The Burr and Kentnewsnet.com. Graduates can find employment as page designers or copy editors at traditional newspapers and magazines or at online publications.

Photojournalism Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Photojournalism majors study the visual reporting of news. This major is for students who have good visual perception and want to demonstrate this skill through   photography. A dynamic portfolio is needed to break into this career, and the courses are geared toward producing one. Graduates find employment at newspapers, magazines or other print publications as well as online publications where visual presentation of news is required.

Visual Journalism Minor

Course requirements for visual journalism minor (22 credits):

Minimum 2.75 GPA in the minor required for graduation. This minor is open only to visual communication design majors or by permission.