Pop-up Classes

JOMC 492/892.791 | 1 credit | P/NP Branding Yourself in Today's MarketONLINE 8/26-9/13

This online asynchronous pop-up course will explore strategies in better understanding how to brand yourself in today's ever-changing market. One of the best ways to articulate your skills, experience, knowledge, and overall worth in today’s competitive job market is to create a personal brand that helps you stand out in the crowd. Learn how to formulate your own value proposition and convey your knowledge, skills, and abilities to prospective employers. This course will leverage relevant social media platforms and other online portfolio tools to help you reframe how you approach your personal brand.

JOMC 492/892.951 | 1 credit | P/NP FISU World University Games Media CommunicationONLINE | R 8-9:15 a.m. | 9/26-12/12

Get real-world sports media experience by learning from sport industry experts and leading academics from around the globe about current issues related to global sports media events. The course meets weekly in live Zoom sessions with opportunities to interact and network with speakers representing diverse countries. The college has been invited to be the exclusive North American partner to the FISU World University Games held in Germany in July 2025. Students will have the opportunity to apply to work at the Games in one of three roles: reporter, photographer, or commentator. The selected student will receive training from mentors and join the ranks of the world's media covering the Games next summer. FISU will pay for this student's travel and accommodations.

JOMC 392.791 | 1 credit | P/NP The "Reel" Deal-Instagram for StorytellingONLINE 10/7-11/8

1 billion people use Instagram across the globe each and every month, spending an average of 30 minutes per day. 500 million people use Instagram stories every day and nearly 50% of people have visited a website to make a purchase after seeing a product or service. In the U.S., 26% of people aged 18 to 24 have recently used Instagram specifically to access coronavirus news. The platform provides countless opportunities for brands, businesses and organizations, from non-profits and for profits to large news organizations to tell stories and connect a message with a consumer. In this course, students will take a deep dive into the Instagram platform researching best practices, ethics and learning the ins and out of how to create and measure content. Students will learn and create content for the grid, stories, IGTV, reels, Instagram live and eCommerce to best leverage the platform to accomplish strategic communication goals.

ADPR 483/883.951 | 1 credit | P/NP Portfolio DevelopmentIN PERSON | R 5:30-8:20 p.m. | 10/10-11/7

Need to dial in your portfolio? In this course you will learn how to improve your work and execute a variety of pieces that demonstrate experience in the form of a portfolio. Explore strategies to brand yourself using a portfolio to showcase the very best of your skills. You'll leverage relevant digital tools and media platforms to present your work to potential employers and clients.

Prerequisites: JOMC 101, JOMC 130-134, ADPR 151, ADPR 221, and ADPR 283

JOMC 292.951 | 1 credit | P/NP Media Sales & Account ManagementIN PERSON | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 11/9-11/10

The pop-up will explore the world of media sales and account management. The fast-paced session will touch on everything from the skill set needed to succeed in the world of media sales and account management to developing and presenting a multimedia plan for a local business.

JOMC 192.951 | 1 credit | P/NP NYC Media TourTravel Dates: 10/21-10/22
Class Meetings: 10/3, 10/24 5-6 p.m.

Sign up to go on the 2024 NYC Media Tour by Friday, Sept. 27! Explore the city, network with industry professionals and alumni over fall break! This year we are offering this NYC Media Tour experience as a pop-up class with the option of taking the class for credit. You do not need to take the class for credit to participate, but you must sign up through the form below to go on the trip. Leading up to the NYC Media Tour students will be expected to complete pre-trip assignments and attend a meeting to prepare for the trip. It is important to note that students will be responsible for their own travel and lodging costs/arrangements.