MSU Denver's Department of Journalism and Media Production

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

🎥 Ready to tell stories that matter?

Explore the power of visual storytelling in **VIDEO ESSAYS FOR CHANGEMAKERS** with **Dr. Roberto Forns-Broggi**.

This interdisciplinary course challenges students to blend:
📹 video production
✍️ research and storytelling
🎙️ media analysis
🎨 visual expression
🌍 social and cultural reflection

Students will create multimedia video essays that examine real-world issues while developing creative and technical media skills that apply across journalism, documentary production, digital media, content creation, and storytelling industries.

Whether you are interested in:
• filmmaking
• journalism
• social media storytelling
• documentary work
• activism and social change
• visual communication
• creative media production

this course offers a unique opportunity to think critically, create purposefully, and produce meaningful media.

🗓 HON 39A0
⏰ Monday/Wednesday | 9:30–10:45 AM

For more information:
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

05/21/2026

🎥 READY TO PRODUCE THE NEWS?

Step into the control room and experience the fast-paced world of television news production in:

📺 JMP 3461 – Producing the TV Newscast
📍 Journalism & Media Production | MSU Denver

This hands-on course gives students real newsroom experience producing a bi-weekly television newscast focused on stories from the Auraria Campus and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Students will gain practical skills in:
🎤 Reporting & Anchoring
📝 Broadcast Writing
🎬 Studio Production
🎞 Video Editing
📡 Live News Production
⚖️ Ethical Decision-Making

Work like a real newsroom through:
✅ Editorial Meetings
✅ Collaborative Production Teams
✅ Newscast Production
✅ On-Camera & Behind-the-Scenes Roles

Whether you want to become a producer, reporter, anchor, writer, editor, or multimedia journalist — this course helps you build the experience and portfolio employers are looking for.

🎓 Tell stories. Produce content. Build your future.

05/19/2026

NEW COURSE ALERT | Journalism & Media Production at MSU Denver

How do you explain a public health crisis to a community?
How do you make scientific data understandable to everyday audiences?
How do you communicate clearly when accuracy truly matters?

Introducing a new JMP course focused on communicating complex STEM information with clarity, precision, and impact.

Students will work with real-world topics in:
🧬 Science
💻 Technology
🏥 Health & Medicine
🌎 Environmental Issues
✈️ Aviation
⚙️ Engineering
📊 Data & Analytics

This is not an introductory writing course. Students will build on existing skills in audience analysis, editing, document design, and professional communication to tackle specialized, high-stakes communication challenges where trust, clarity, and public understanding matter most.

In a world flooded with misinformation and information overload, strong communicators are more important than ever.

📍 Journalism & Media Production Department
🎓 Metropolitan State University of Denver

05/15/2026

🎓✨ Today we celebrate the incredible seniors of the Journalism and Media Production Department at MSU Denver! ✨🎓

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your creativity, resilience, leadership, and passion for storytelling have left a lasting impact on our department, our campus, and the communities you’ve served through your work.

From long hours in the TV studios and newsroom deadlines to live productions, documentaries, broadcasts, podcasts, and multimedia storytelling — you have grown into the next generation of journalists, producers, storytellers, and media professionals.

We are proud of everything you have accomplished and excited to see where your talent and determination will take you next.

🎥📺📰🎙️ Your stories matter. Your voices matter. Your future is bright.

On behalf of the JMP faculty and staff, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and unforgettable contributions to the program.

👏 Congratulations graduates — once a Roadrunner, always a Roadrunner!

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05/13/2026

The Journalism and Media Production Department at MSU Denver celebrated the remarkable career of Professor Roger “Kip” Wotkyns during a special retirement luncheon.
Professor Wotkyns has dedicated years of service to educating, mentoring, and inspiring generations of journalism and media students. His passion for storytelling, commitment to ethical journalism, and deep industry experience have left a lasting impact on both our department and the broader media community.
From the classroom to the newsroom, Kip helped shape future journalists with professionalism, curiosity, and integrity at the center of everything he taught. His legacy will continue through the many students and colleagues he influenced throughout his career.
Thank you, Professor Wotkyns, for your leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to JMP and MSU Denver. We wish you a retirement filled with new adventures, happiness, and continued inspiration.

05/12/2026

At JMP, we are proud to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our students. 🎥✨

This outstanding senior profile on Asha Renee highlights not only her story, but also the collaborative spirit and professional-level storytelling happening inside our program.

Produced by students Sofiya Alferow, Mariah Dean, Abiah Randel, Osha Renee, and Mona Thompson, this project reflects the power of teamwork, visual storytelling, and authentic journalism.

From compelling interviews to polished production and thoughtful editing, these students demonstrated the kind of creativity and dedication that defines the future of media production.

Congratulations to the entire team on an exceptional piece of work! 👏🎬

05/06/2026

Join us for an evening celebrating creativity, storytelling, and student excellence at the JMP Department Showcase & Awards!
Next Thursday, May 14, from 6–9 PM, the Department of Journalism and Media Production at MSU Denver will spotlight some of our best student work while recognizing outstanding student contributions across journalism, broadcasting, media production, and storytelling.
From live performances and entertainment to award-winning student projects, this event highlights the talent, passion, and hard work of our JMP community.
📍 Bug Theater
3635 Navajo St.
🗓 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
We hope to see students, faculty, alumni, families, and community supporters there as we celebrate another incredible year of student achievement.

05/05/2026

🇺🇸 Press Freedom in the U.S.: A Reality Check

According to the latest report from Reporters Without Borders, the U.S. now ranks 64th in the world for press freedom—classified as a “problematic” environment.

📉 That’s a continued decline from previous years.
Key issues driving this trend:
• Political pressure on journalists
• Economic collapse of local news
• Rising safety concerns and public distrust

The First Amendment remains strong—but the practice of journalism is facing real challenges.

🧠 Bottom line: A free press isn’t guaranteed—it has to be protected.

04/27/2026

We are proud to recognize Kip Wotkyns, recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award at MSU Denver.

Professor Wotkyns has made a lasting impact on our Journalism and Media Production community through his dedication to students, commitment to storytelling, and passion for mentoring the next generation of media professionals.

His leadership, experience, and unwavering support have helped shape countless careers—both in the classroom and beyond.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Professor Wotkyns on this well-deserved honor.