Capstone Courses
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication requires that all JMC majors complete one capstone course prior to graduation. Our capstone courses are hands-on, experiential learning classes that provide an opportunity for students to strengthen their research, writing, storytelling, and media production skills as they produce professional-quality content for clients or publication. Students will develop their professional portfolio and will leave their capstone with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for entry-level jobs or internships in media-related fields.
Iowa Community News
Public affairs reporting focused on utilizing community-engaged storytelling techniques and covering underrepresented groups.
Advanced Strategic Storytelling
Advanced tools for creating great content; tactics for reaching the right audiences with the right message at the right time.
Photo Storytelling
Builds on photography skills learned in previous coursework, including documentary photography and advanced photography techniques.
Strategic Communication Campaigns
Development and presentation of public relations campaigns for client organizations through objective-based strategic planning.
Multimedia Production for Publication
Structured in a workshop-like manner where students create professional quality, commercially viable content to inform, persuade or entertain.
Advanced Graphic Design
Advanced design, layout, and production with practical and aesthetic considerations; digital techniques and creative projects.
Visual Branding & Design
Use a variety of design research and visual communication methods to produce public-facing, visual marketing materials for clients.