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COMM 409 - Production Practicum II Credits 2 Advanced practical experience in dramatic process. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of theatrical process. Note(s): Special approval required. May be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Scene design, including script analysis, formation of visual concepts, floor plan development and model building for the stage. Practical training in theatrical production written critiques/reviews. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 432 - Rhetorical Theories Credits 3 Major theories of rhetorical and public address from classical to contemporary periods. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 419 - Dramatic Design and Criticism Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 435 - Playwriting for Performance Credits 3 Creation of original material for solo or corporate dramatic performance. Workshop for the presentation of created original materials for stage. Grade Mode: A. Credits 1-3 For students prepared to gain practical experience. Usually off campus in a work situation. Note(s): Contact Communication Studies Office to pick up contract and receive instructions. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; and Undergraduate Level. COMM 450 - Communication Practicum Credits 1-3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 440 - Communication Internship Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication. Note(s): An Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form must be obtained at the Communication Studies Office. May be taken for a total of six credits. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Further in-depth study of characterization, script analysis, and various styles of acting. Topics may vary. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 263; COMM 363 or 369 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 465 - Rhetorical Criticism Credits 3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 463 - Advanced Acting Workshop Evaluation and assessment of communication sources and artifacts. Application of critical methodologies (e.g., pentadic, narrative, feminist, metaphoric, generic) to generate scholarly commentary. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $50.
COMM 468 - Drama for Christian Ministry Credits 3 Introduction to the mechanics and creativity of drama in the church, as well as issues facing the Christian drama coordinator or director. Class members are involved in class performances. This course explores the potential and practical experiences for use of drama in church and parachurch settings, providing insights for participants and leaders in
drama ministry. Grade Mode: A.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 469 - Rhetoric of Media Studies Credits 3 Rhetorical criticism and evaluation of communicative messages in film, television, theatre, popular music, the popular press/books, and Internet. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; and Undergraduate Level. COMM 470 - Communication Seminar Credits 1-3 Various aspects and problems in the fields of communication. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different course content. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the quality and processes of interpersonal communication between persons of different cultures or subcultures. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 472 - Intercultural Communication Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 473 - Communication and Diversity Credits 3 Study and analysis of intercultural communication and identity within the context of the United States. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $50. COMM 474 - Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior Credits 3 Selected communication topics varied by semester. Sections offered include: gender studies, relational studies, family communication, leadership communication, and engaging worldviews. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different course content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 477 - London Theatre Study Tour Credits 1-3 Theatre-based tour of London, England, exploring Shakespeare's birthplace, theatrical venues, and acting workshops. Note(s): Tour requires purchase of tour package to London, England and additional fees for Biola University credit. Project required for submission following return from London. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 480 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Individual research in areas of communication determined in consultation with the instructor. Note(s): An Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form must be obtained at the Communication Studies Office. May be taken for a total of three credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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