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COMM 3063 AMERICAN FILM AND CULTURE This course is designed to understand the role and impact that the film industry has on American pop culture. Employing sociological theory to critically analyze films impact on cultural perceptions of race, gender, sexuality, class, occupations, life course and others. Students are encouraged to think critically about films ability to influence in leading and or reflecting American culture. F COMM 3073 PERSUASION Exposure to several theories of persuasive communication. Practical assignments used to test theories and develop persuasive skills. FO COMM 3121 COMMUNICATION PRODUCTION The purpose of this course is to give students practical, hands-on, "real world" experience in the Communication Arts emphases areas (Strategic Communication and Theatre). The over-arching goal of the class is to provide students with realistic overview of the types of work to expect when entering a chosen field. The course also may instruct students on how to develop and produce the materials needed for their specific discipline. The course will be repeated at minimum three times to cover a wide array of experiences. F, S COMM 3133 SCREENWRITING This course will explore industry standard techniques for writing, revising, and workshopping screenplays for film and video content. Students will draft short film screenplays which will be subject to classroom discussion with the intent of producing the scripts for online distribution. COMM 3143 CINEMATOGRAPHY An introduction to cinematography skills including video and audio production. COMM 3153 LEADERSHIP The course is designed to introduce students to the role communication plays in effective leadership and management strategies. The exploration of communication variables involved in the influence of team members to achieve a goal is covered. Topics include power, credibility research on leader traits, styles and situations and current models of leadership. COMM 3183 SOCIAL MEDIA Study and application of social media communication and strategy, including social media platforms and user devices, message distribution, and personal and professional online, social environments. COMM 3333 PHOTOJOURNALISM This course covers basic and intermediate photography as applied to journalism. Students use digital and 35mm cameras to produce color and black-and-white images. Additionally, they use computer programs to manipulate digital images and insert them into text-based or web-based publications. SU COMM 3583 SPORTS COMMUNICATION Sports communication is a course designed for students to understand the impact of sports on the media and the impact of media on the sports industry. The course will address topics including distinctions among careers in sports media, including sports journalism and sports communication. There is an increasing need for highly trained and educated professionals in sports journalism and communications and for a better understanding in society of the relationship between sports, journalism, integrated marketing and the various media. F COMM 3543 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION Study of ways in which group discussion functions and means of becoming effective discussion leaders and participants. FE
speaking and requires students to put those theories into practice. Students will build critical thinking skills by constructing their own messages and evaluating those of others. This course is designed to heighten students’ skills as well as increase their confidence as public speakers. F, S, SU COMM 2103 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION Basic study of the nature and function of mass communication systems, their audiences, social impact, pressures, and regulations. This course surveys the vast landscape of mass communication industries and their This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of convergence between mass media industries and the changing requirements of necessary skills for media journalists. Students will foster an understanding of the differences and similarities in journalistic styles between newspapers, magazines, public relations, radio, television, advertising and specialized media. The course explores the rights and responsibilities guaranteed by the First and Fourth Amendments. SE COMM 2123 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION The study of symbolic and nonverbal communication in dyadic settings. F, S COMM 2223 INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Introduction to Strategic Communication is a study of the development of strategic communication emphasizing advertising, marketing, public relations, organization communication, interpersonal communication, social media, and crisis communication using multimedia platforms. Strategic Communication develops objectives, strategies, and tactics embracing organizational, cultural, and interpersonal leadership. COMM 2233 DIGITAL VIDEO & ANIMATION TECHNIQUES impact on culture. The course promotes media literacy. FE COMM 2113 WRITING FOR MASS MEDIA This course introduces software, techniques, and concepts of digital video manipulation. Including the basics of animation, video editing, special effect and compositing through the active use of the professional software Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro. F, S COMM 2363 ACTING I Introduction to basic principles of acting and development of basic acting techniques, training through lectures, class improvisations and script analysis. COMM 2763 STAGECRAFT The construction, painting, rigging, and handling of stage scenery and properties. FO COMM 3013 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP Study and implementation of the principles, skills, techniques, materials, and methods relevant to the selection, design, and application of stage make-up for varying dramatic genres and purposes. SO COMM 3023 LIGHTING AND SOUND This course covers the principles of designing, mounting and operating stage lighting applied to actual campus productions. Students in this course will light the student-directed plays developed in COMM 3263 Directing and Producing. SO COMM 3043 DIGITAL STORYTELLING This course will introduce students to the concepts of collecting information in a variety of forms and using the information to communicate with a mass audience. Students can use course for various media fields including news and public relations. The major function of this course will be to produce on-line content for the university’s digital newspaper. F, S
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