Communication Courses
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Many Communication Courses use the Blackboard system of course management
Structure and functions of the mass communication media and their adjuncts; creation, distribution, and exhibition of mass media content; legal and ethical considerations. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours.
Computer Skills for Communication Majors (formerly COMM 199) is an introduction to basic computer technology for mass communication. The course includes basic concepts and skills training. COMM130 introduces the first elements of word processing, electronic mail, web page building and maintenance, and use of the world-wide-web for mass communication.
Intensive practice in writing for mass media. Style, usage, format and basic computer, interview, and research skills Every semester. Prerequisites: English 121, typing proficiency of 30 wpm, or approval of the instructor. Laboratory 4 hours..
Meets the "intensive writing" requirement under UTC's new general education requirements (see the appropriate UTC catalog for information)
Researching, structuring, writing, and evaluating news stories, and practice in writing for public relations and advertising. Theoretical perspectives of news and other media information, comparisons among the media. Every semester. Prerequisites: 230, typing proficiency of 36 wpm, or approval of the instructor. Laboratory 4
Fundamentals of establishing and maintaining effective relations with organizational publics. Introduction to publicity methods and managing the public relations function. Case study approach. On demand. Prerequisites: 101, 230, or approval of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
History and development of mass media and mass media issues in American society. Cultural, technological, economic and societal consequences of the media. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours.
COMM320 meets Category "G" general education requirements under the older UTC general education requirements. The course meets a part of the "Behavioral and Social Science" requirement under the newer UTC degree plan. See the appropriate catalog for specific information.
Race, Gender, and Media examines mass media representations of gender and race. Among the most critical tasks of any society is to promote social cohesiveness and preserve existing power relations. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours.
Preparation of persuasive copy for print and electronic media. Creative and conceptual aspects emphasized. Fall semester. Prerequisite: 231. Laboratory 4 hours.
Elements of publication design, with special attention to typography, graphics, and layout. Every semester. Prerequisite: 230. Laboratory 4 hours.
Elements of publication design for the World-Wide-Web. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 230. Laboratory 4 hours.
Producing and presenting content in radio and non-broadcast audio media, using both studio and portable facilities. Studio, control room, and field production procedures, recording and editing, music and sound effects. Every semester. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
Television production: scripting, shooting and editing Fall semester. Prerequisite: 231. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
The fundamental principles and skills of producing local television newscasts including news judgment and story selection, information gathering, writing and editing copy, working with video and other visuals, preparation of news in various formats including packages, formatting news programs and basic studio production techniques
Reporting and writing news from city and county sources, with emphasis on researching public documents. Explorations and discussions of news and its relationship to society. On demand. Prerequisite: 231. Laboratory 4 hours.
Nonfiction writing for newspapers, magazines and specialized publications. Every semester. Prerequisite: 231 or approval of the instructor. Laboratory 4 hours.
Principles and basic skills in newspaper, magazine, electronic and specialized publication copy editing. 3-hours credit. Laboratory-4 hours.
Specialized study of mass media designed to meet interests of students and faculty. On demand. Approval of instructor and head of the department.
Seminar concerning environmental policy, information, and education, environmental reporting, and environmental public relations. Also discusses risk communication and the multiracial environmental justice movement. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, completion of general education category D, or approval of instructor.
Current issues in mass media and completion of a research project. Every semester. Prerequisite: 320.
Television field production: scripting, shooting and editing Spring semester. Prerequisite: 345. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
United States legal system, elements of constitutional law, the law of mass communication. Personal and professional ethics as they apply to communications disciplines. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours.
(COMM 451 was formerly listed as COMM 351. The number changed with the fall 1997 term.)
Principles and practices of editing and evaluating news copy, writing headlines and captions, newspaper and newsletter layout and design practices, electronic editing, and newspaper and newsletter production processes. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 231. Laboratory 4 hours.
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and presentation applied to an account. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 333. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and their application. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 333. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
Guided project designed to demonstrate proficiency at professional level in a specific area. Every semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of the department in the semester preceding enrollment.
Working experience in a professional situation. Every semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of the department in the semester preceding enrollment.
On demand
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department.
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department.
On demand.
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