Communication Courses
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Many Communication Courses use the Blackboard system of course management
An introduction to the field of mass communication. Explores the historical
development and current structure of the mass media. Examines the process of
creating mass communication messages and economic, legal and ethical issues
facing media outlets. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours.
Introduction to basic computer technology for mass communication. Basic elements
of word processing, electronic mail, web page building and maintenance,
and use of the World-Wide-Web for mass communication. Every semester.
Laboratory 2 hours
Introduction to factual writing style for the media and the presentation of information
in multiple formats to diverse audiences. News and public relations writing,
information gathering, and interviewing. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours.
Prerequisites: English 121 with a grade of C or better, keyboard proficiency of 30 wpm.
Researching, structuring, writing, and evaluating news stories for print, radio, television
and the Web. Comparisons of news, public relations and converging
media. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: English 122 and
Communication 230 with grades of C or better, keyboard proficiency of 36 wpm, or
approval of the instructor.
Fundamentals of establishing and maintaining effective relations with organizational
publics. Introduction to promotion methods and management of public
relations function. Every semester. 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. Prerequisite: Communication 101.
Examines U.S. mass media construction of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality
within an historical context and investigates the role of women and minority
groups in U.S. media industries. On demand. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior
standing or approval of instructor.May be registered asWomen's Studies 324. Credit not
allowed in both Communication 324 and Women’s Studies 324.
Preparation of persuasive copy to include advertising and promotional materials.
Creative and conceptual aspects emphasized. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours.
Prerequisite: Communication 231.
Introduction to publication design, with special attention to design principles and
techniques of publication layout. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite:
Communication 230.
A broad introduction toWeb design with a focus on effectively presenting images,
video, audio, and written material on theWeb. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours.
Prerequisite: Communication 230.
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.
Introduction to the basic techniques and theory of visual media production.
Emphasis on producing public affairs, educational, and entertainment content for
television and multiple formats. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Communication 231.
Principles and skills of producing television newscasts. Includes the production of
two half-hour newscasts. Fall semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Communication 231.
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.Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Communication
231.
Nonfiction writing for newspapers, magazines and specialized publications. Spring
semester. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Communication 231 or approval of the
instructor.
Principles and basic skills in newspaper , magazine, electronic and specialized publication
copy editing. Fall semester. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Communication
231.
Specialized study of mass media designed to meet interests of students and faculty.
On demand. Approval of instructor or 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. On demand.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Completion of natural science/lab requirements,
or approval of instructor.
Current issues in mass media and completion of a research project. Every semester.
Prerequisite: Communication 320.
Advanced visual media production theory and techniques. Emphasis on writing
effective scripts, project management, and legal and ethical issues. Spring semester.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Communication 345.
United States legal system, elements of constitutional law, the law of mass communication.
Personal and professional ethics as they apply to communications disciplines.
Every semester. Lecture 3 hours.
Documentary video production and post-production, including advanced shooting,
lighting, audio, and nonlinear editing. Students produce and edit a short documentary
conceptualized and researched in Documentary I. Prerequisite:
Communication 355 or approval of instructor.
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. Every fourth semester.
Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Communication 231.
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and presentation applied
to an account. On demand. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Communication 333.
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and
their application. Spring semester. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites:
Communication 271 and 333.
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.
Every semester. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual
Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department head. Student must submit
an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department head. Student must submit
an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
On demand.
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