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| COM101 |
Mass Media and Society |
4 credits |
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Examines the historical development, organization and structure of the
mass media in contemporary society, as well as related issues and
problems. Suggests Christian perspectives on use of and participation in
the mass media. Cross-referenced in theatre/speech. (4 credits)
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| COM164 |
Photography I |
2 credits |
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Taught as a medium of creative expression or as an art form and as a
journalistic tool. Film processing and printing are taught as well as
camera techniques, darkroom procedures, and presentation of work for
exhibitions. Cross-referenced in art. (2 credits)
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| COM185 |
Media Writing |
4 credits |
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Students learn genres of writing for print and broadcast journalism and
video, as well as for public relations and advertising. They learn these
genres in relation to each other and in relation to their organizational
contexts and audiences. Included are reporting, organizing and writing,
as well as basic legal and ethical guidelines for reporters and writers
in journalism and PR. Prerequisite or co-requisite: the college writing
requirement. (4 credits)
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| COM202 |
Video Production |
3 credits |
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Acquaints the student with the basic equipment, techniques, and
procedures of video production, both in studio and on location.
Attention to principles of videotape editing. (3 credits)
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| COM210 |
Topics in Communication |
4 credits |
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An exploration of an area or genre of communication not adequately
covered in the current curriculum. See the professor listed for details
about the current topic. (2-4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM215 |
Practicum in Corporate Communication |
1 credit |
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Practical experience in public relations related projects such as
publicity, promotions, employee and customer relations, special events,
advertising, web design, corporate research, grant writing, and human
resources development and training. Project sites and sponsors may be
campus departments and organizations, community businesses, and
non-profit organizations. Course may be repeated. Prerequisites:
Completion of, or enrollment in, any of the following courses:
COM230, 261, 263, 315, 332, 355 and ENG288, or permission of instructor.
(1 credit)
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| COM217 |
Communication Practicum in Print Media |
1 credit |
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Practical experience working on the campus newspaper, the Beacon, or the
college yearbook, the Cornerstone. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite:
Students must be accepted for membership on one of these publications
before signing up for the practicum. (1 credit)
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| COM219 |
Communication Practicum in Television Production |
1 credit |
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Practical experience working with television productions produced for
TV-3, the campus cable TV channel. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite:
COM202, 206 or 255. (1 credit)
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| COM230 |
Principles of Public Relations |
3 credits |
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Introduction to the field of public relations. Its focus is on public
relations theory and practice with an emphasis on emerging trends. This
course is offered as an overview covering public relations history,
theories, strategies, and tactics. (3 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| COM260 |
News Writing and Editing |
4 credits |
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Principles of clear and forceful journalistic writing. Includes fact
gathering, story planning, lead and head writing. Attention to editing
for improved copy, headline writing, and selection of photographs and art
work. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM261 |
Feature Writing |
2 credits |
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Study of interviewing practices, research methods, organization and
interest-gathering techniques necessary for writing longer articles,
profiles, columns and consumer affairs writing. (2 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| COM263 |
Layout and Design |
3 credits |
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Covers basic principles of design as they apply to a wide variety of
publications. Emphasis on selecting type, art and graphics appropriate
to subject matter, purpose and audience. (3 credits)
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| COM265 |
Photography II |
2 credits |
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The fundamentals of photography as an art medium and a journalistic tool
are used to develop an individual style or method of composing and
printing photographs. This individual aesthetic approach will be seen in
all the work presented at the end of the course. Prerequisite:
COM264x. Cross-referenced in art. (2 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| COM270 |
Screenwriting: Short Film |
4 credits |
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Through writing short film scripts, students learn the basic elements of
effective story structure. Students also gain an understanding of the
craft and vocation of screenwriting. (4 credits)
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| COM300 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 credits |
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A study of the basic principles and aesthetics of editing film, video and
digital media, with practical experience in short editing projects. (3
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM302 |
Advanced Video Production |
3 credits |
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This course is designed to advance a student's conceptual foundation and
skills in the area of video production. It includes sections addressing
writing for the media, electronic field production, advanced studio
techniques, nonlinear editing, digital video effects, and multimedia
production. Special attention is given to the application of aesthetic
principles to the video production process. Prerequisite: COM202 or
permission of instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM310 |
Advanced Topics in Communications |
3 credits |
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This course is designed to be an upper-level course providing in-depth
and additional knowledge and/or skill in specific discipline areas that
are not well covered in the current curriculum. Topics will vary
according to students' interests and needs, changes and developments in
the communication discipline and practice, and faculty skills and
interest. Potential topics may include additional instruction in
advertising, public relations, magazine writing, advanced news writing
and editing, advanced video editing, digital video directing, and
international and intercultural communication. Prerequisites: to be
determined by department. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM315 |
Writing and Design for the Web |
3 credits |
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Study of writing and design for a web environment. Students will analyze
Internet sites and design sites of their own, using a standard program
for web design. Prerequisites: ENG184 or equivalent and any of the
following: COM263, ART135, ART230, or permission of instructor. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| COM325 |
Cinema History |
4 credits |
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This overview of the history of cinema examines some of its
representative genres and their development. Topics include the film
industry, methods of film distribution, film technique, and the impact of
film on a society. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM328 |
Media Law |
3 credits |
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Students understand and learn to apply the legal foundation for media
practice - both laws that set limits on their practice and laws that
authorize and protect their work as media practitioners. The course
reviews the laws, court rulings and ethical codes governing freedom of
expression, libel, intellectual property, invasion of privacy, hate
speech, symbolic speech, obscenity, pornography, and professional
conflict of interest. Students will complete a significant research
project exploring the legal context of their expected area of practice
within the media - journalism, advertising, PR, or multimedia. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| COM332 |
Social Foundations of Advertising |
3 credits |
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An introduction to social and historical foundations of advertising.
Includes a study of the role of advertising in American culture and
economy. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM350 |
Corporate Video Production |
3 credits |
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This course examines all aspects of this field, from concept development
to the final stages of postproduction. The roles of the writer, producer,
director and client will be examined, while focusing on the dynamics
among these key players. We will cover all the technical and creative
elements used in the creation of media in the corporate world. (3
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM355 |
Organizational Communication |
4 credits |
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Examination of the role of communication within and between
organizations. Attention to communication tasks within an organization
such as news releases, memo writing, conducting meetings, and
communicating to an organization's constituencies. (4 credits)
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| COM360 |
Film Aesthetics and Criticism |
4 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) This course is an examination
of film as one of the dominant art forms and influencers of our culture.
We will look at film form, genres and content, and we will do film
critique. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM365 |
Acting for the Camera |
3 credits |
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Study and practice of acting skills and techniques in front of cameras
using scenes from television, film, commercials and industrial scripts.
Course also includes sections on audition techniques and the business of
acting. Cross-referenced in theatre/speech. Prerequisite: THE215,
COM202, or permission of instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| COM398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| COM400 |
Community Journalism |
3 credits |
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Theory and practice of writing and reporting for, as well as leading,
community newspapers - weeklies and smaller dailies. Topics include
investigating local government, reporting on meetings, reporting on
religion, developing local sources of information, understanding the
roles of the newspaper within the common ethical issues. Prerequisite:
COM260 or COM261. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| COM417 |
Internship |
6-8 credits |
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Experience in an approved internship. (4 credits may apply toward major)
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| COM499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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