Program Overview

Journalism - Sports Production - JRSP

The Journalism - Sports Production program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of sports media production. The program offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of sports media, including sports media relations, news and sports announcing, sports video production, and live sports producing.

Courses

• JRSP 3110 SPORTS MEDIA RELATIONS (3): This course focuses on the major concepts and theories of the management of sports media relations. It includes discussion of issues, philosophies, and cases.
• JRSP 3210 NEWS AND SPORTS ANNOUNCING (3): This class focuses on the theory and practical technique of studio and field announcing, with primary emphasis on announcing for news and sports.
• JRSP 3410 INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS VIDEO PRODUCTION (3): This course introduces students to multi-camera live sports production, video and audio editing techniques, and how to operate equipment.
• JRSP 3510 CONTROL ROOM OPERATIONS (3): This course introduces students to various control room positions and equipment associated with a live broadcast.
• JRSP 4320 SPORTS MEDIA MANAGEMENT (3): This course addresses the principles and practices of managing sports media properties across multiple platforms.
• JRSP 4410 ADVANCED SPORTS VIDEO PRODUCTION (3): This course provides in-depth training in advanced video editing techniques and effects, as well as advanced camera operation and techniques.
• JRSP 4510 SPORTS STORYTELLING & VIDEO PROFILES (3): This course explores the art of sports storytelling and teaches students the foundational skills needed to effectively use cameras, lighting, editing equipment, and other industry-standard tools.
• JRSP 4610 LIVE SPORTS PRODUCING (3): This course teaches students how to produce live events for broadcast and in-venue video boards, including preparation, decision-making skills, and industry-standard terminology.
• JRSP 4920 JOURNALISM SPORTS PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP (3): This internship provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom experience to a career setting.
• JRSP 4970 SPECIAL TOPICS IN JOURNALISM: SPORTS PRODUCTION (3): This course covers specialized topics related to the study and practice of sports media production.