Communication Studies
Electives COMM 162 Voice & Speech for Theatre
Course Requirements Obtaining a degree with this concentration requires a minimum of 42 credits, 24 of which must be from the Department of Communication Studies. A minimum of 27 credits must be upper division. Two specific courses are required. COMM 368 Methods of Communication Research Credit(s): 3. COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies Credit(s): 3. Note: The interdisciplinary proposal must be submitted and approved no later than the first semester of the junior year. No exceptions will be made. Communication Studies Minor Minor Requirements A Communication Studies Minor is offered with completion of a minimum of 21 credits, 12 of which must be upper division. Must include COMM 254 and COMM 469. Contact the Communication Studies Department regarding specific courses.
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COMM 215 Theatrical Makeup
COMM 232 Costume Study & Construction COMM 280 Oral Interpretation COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 345 Lighting & Sound for Theatre COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics
COMM 391 Directing Theatre
COMM 435 Writing for Performance COMM 440 Communication Internship COMM 450 Communication Practicum COMM 463 Advanced Acting Workshop COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies COMM 470 Communication Seminar COMM 477 London Theatre Study Tour
Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
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COMM 480 Directed Research
History of Cinema
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 104 CNMA 450
Cinema & Media Arts Practicum Cinema & Media Arts Seminar
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
CNMA 470 Credit(s): 1 - 3. Note: You may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 Internship toward the major; students may only count a maximum of 9 credits which combine COMM 109; 409; 440; 450; 480 toward the major.
COMM 254 Communication Theories COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Theatre This major, housed under the Department of Communication Studies, is committed to the excellent pursuit of presenting important messages through the artistic endeavors of theatrical expression. Theatre majors are trained in both the theory and praxis of their craft and will be prepared to possibly have a professional career in theatre or take the experiences received into vocational pursuits in communicative arts venues. Obtaining a degree with this major requires 42 credits, 30 credits of upper division. It is required that all Theatre major students take the following general education courses: COMM 160 for the fine arts requirement and COMM 100 for the communication requirement. It is recommended that all Theatre students take the following general education course: PHIL 216 Aesthetics (for “Philosophy” requirement). Core Course Requirements (24 Credits) Obtaining a degree with this concentration requires 42 credits, 24 credits of upper division.
Courses (COMM) COMM 100 - Introduction to Public Communication
Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include presentational skills, attention to multicultural communication encounters, audience analysis, speech opportunities, research, organization and critical thinking. Credit(s): 3. COMM 109 - Production Practicum Beginning directed practical experience in dramatic production. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of the theatrical process. Note(s): Must be repeated twice for a total of 4 credits. Credit(s): 2. COMM 140 - Leadership Practicum I Provides students with the opportunity to learn, exercise and refine skills which will facilitate personal growth and increase their ability to solve problems as a member of the Leadership Community. Student should be enabled to reach higher levels of self-understanding and deeper insights into dynamics which enhance and hinder interpersonal relationships. Cannot substitute for General Education requirement. Note(s): Cannot be counted toward the major. May be repeated with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
COMM 109 Production Practicum COMM 240 Conceptions of Stagecraft COMM 263 Beginning Acting COMM 363 Intermediate Acting
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
COMM 160 - Theatre Appreciation Appreciation of drama through an understanding of the
COMM 405 Dramatic Theory
COMM 409 Production Practicum II COMM 419 Dramatic Design & Criticism COMM 468 Drama for Christian Ministry
components, terms, personnel, history, styles, and techniques of theatre. Note(s): Attendance at selected plays is required. Fee: Lab $60. Credit(s): 3.
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