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Communication Courses
Many Communication Courses use the Blackboard system of course management
COMM101, Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
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.
COMM130, Computer Skills for Communication Majors (1)
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.
COMM199, Directed Project: The University Echo(1)
COMM230, Writing I (3)
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..
COMM231, Writing II (3)
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
COMM 271, Introduction to Public Relations (3)
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.
COMM320G, Mass Communication Perspectives (3)
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.
COMM 324, Race, Gender, and Media(3)
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.
COMM 333, Persuasive Writing(3)
Preparation of persuasive copy for print and electronic media. Creative and conceptual aspects emphasized. Fall semester. Prerequisite: 231. Laboratory 4 hours.
COMM 335, Publication Editing and Design (3)
Elements of publication design, with special attention to typography, graphics, and layout. Every semester. Prerequisite: 230. Laboratory 4 hours.
COMM 337, Web Publishing (3)
Web Publishing includes elementary World-Wide-Web production techniques. COMM337 focuses on web page building and the use of the World-Wide-Web as a medium of mass communication. Spring semester. Prerequisites: English 121, word processing proficiency, or approval of the instructor. Laboratory 4 hours.
COMM 340, Audio Production and Presentation (3)
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.
COMM 345, Video I (3)
Television production: scripting, shooting and editing Fall semester. Prerequisite: 231. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
COMM 350, Television News Production (3)
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
COMM 361, Advanced Reporting(3)
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.
COMM 363, Feature Writing(3)
Nonfiction writing for newspapers, magazines and specialized publications. Every semester. Prerequisite: 231 or approval of the instructor. Laboratory 4 hours.
COMM 366, Creative Editing
Principles and basic skills in newspaper, magazine, electronic and specialized publication copy editing. 3-hours credit. Laboratory-4 hours.
COMM 400-01r, Special Topics (3)
Specialized study of mass media designed to meet interests of students and faculty. On demand. Approval of instructor and head of the department.
COMM 410, Public Communication and Environmental Issues (3)
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.
COMM420, Senior Seminar(3)
Current issues in mass media and completion of a research project. Every semester. Prerequisite: 320.
COMM 445, Video II (3)
Television field production: scripting, shooting and editing Spring semester. Prerequisite: 345. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
COMM451, Mass Communication Law and Ethics (3)
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.)
COMM 461, Newspaper and Newsletter Editing and Design (3)
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.
COMM 465, The Advertising Campaign (3)
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and presentation applied to an account. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 333. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
COMM 470, The Public Relations Campaign (3)
Principles of campaign research, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and their application. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 333. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.
COMM 480, Directed Project(3)
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.
COMM485, Individual Internship(3)
Working experience in a professional situation. Every semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and approval of the department in the semester preceding enrollment.
COMM 495r, Departmental Honors (1 - 3 hours per, 4hoursfor the two)
On demand
COMM 497r, Research (1 - 3 hours)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department.
COMM 498r, Individual Studies (1 - 3 hours)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of the department.
COMM 499r, Group Studies (1 - 3 hours)
On demand.
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