Iara Roberto

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

Media & Strategic Communications

  • Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
    Media & Strategic Communications
  • Oklahoma State University, School of Media and Strategic Communications, 206 C Paul Miller Journalism Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Video and Studio Production
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Theory and practice of basic audio and video production techniques leading to later applications in audio, video and multimedia production. Introduction to studio operations for video and podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3153.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Video and Studio Production
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Theory and practice of basic audio and video production techniques leading to later applications in audio, video and multimedia production. Introduction to studio operations for video and podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3153.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Video and Studio Production
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Theory and practice of basic audio and video production techniques leading to later applications in audio, video and multimedia production. Introduction to studio operations for video and podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3153.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Video and Studio Production
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Theory and practice of basic audio and video production techniques leading to later applications in audio, video and multimedia production. Introduction to studio operations for video and podcasting. Previously offered as JB 3153.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Content Creation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Techniques to write and produce creative content (video, audio and web-based projects) in a real-world environment. Students will produce material in the field, without assistance from studio engineers or other personnel. Applications are endless, but include social media content creation, sports, news, documentary, multimedia and long-form journalism projects, and even live production. Although a news format may be used for projects, the skills taught will translate into many production fields. Previously offered as JB 3913.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and MMJ 3263 or SPM 3813 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Journalism Capstone
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced principles and techniques for students specializing in both news and digital production. Students come together as teams to create multimedia news products.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3553 and MMJ 4393 each with a grade of 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Reporting
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Reporting
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Content Creation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Techniques to write and produce creative content (video, audio and web-based projects) in a real-world environment. Students will produce material in the field, without assistance from studio engineers or other personnel. Applications are endless, but include social media content creation, sports, news, documentary, multimedia and long-form journalism projects, and even live production. Although a news format may be used for projects, the skills taught will translate into many production fields. Previously offered as JB 3913.Prerequisite(s): MMJ 3153 and MMJ 3263 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Reporting
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multimedia Reporting
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Introduces the basic sources, documents and reporting techniques needed to cover typical government beats. Real-world assignments provide practical experience reporting and writing on deadline across media platforms such as print, broadcast and Web. News judgment as well as interviewing, time- management and writing skills will be addressed. Gathering news in an ethical manner and telling substantive, multi-media stories that encompass the community's diversity are emphasized. Previously offered as JB 3263 and JB 2393.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.