The Journalism Department offers practical newspaper experience and academic preparation for students seeking transfer to four-year institutions. Emphasis is placed on new technologies and preparation for media jobs in a computer-oriented society. Additional areas of study include journalism history, ethics, law, and the role of the press in our society. Digital news production skills for a mobile device oriented society: Newswriting, basic video production and editing, PhotoShop basics, digital photography, mass media and society, Flash basics, InDesign, website authoring, podcasting, iLife apps, newspaper production.