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| COM 105 - Intro to Mass Media |
COM 105 (Formerly CM 100) - Introduction to Mass Media
This course is designed to familiarize the student with all phases of media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, films and television. Background information and contemporary technologies are studied to give the student a better understanding of all media forms and their impact on the public. Classes may be conducted at local radio/television stations and four-year universities. Seasoned professionals in the media field are invited to the class to give students a behind the scenes look at their particular careers (3 Credits).
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COM 125 - Effective Speaking |
COM 125 (Formerly EN 121) - Effective Speaking
This course stresses the various methods of speech for effective oral communication. Special emphasis is placed on the informative and persuasive speech, as well as on group presentations. At least three formal and informal speaking situations provide the student with a balance between the study of principles and practice (3 Credits).
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COM 205 - Newswriting |
COM 205 (Formerly CM 205) - Journalism I
This course is an introduction to writing for print, web, and T.V journalism - including practice in all activities relevant to news coverage. Students will become familiar with interviewing, editing, feature writing and many other aspects of journalism involved in today’s communications-driven world. Students also will participate in the development of the College’s newspaper, Off the Vine (3 Credits). Prerequisite: ENG 105
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COM 208 - Public Relations/Prof Wrtg |
COM 208 (Formerly CM 208) - Public Relations/Professional Writing
This course is a workshop in public relations within the professional writing fields. Students will learn writing forms and styles, from basic press releases to multi-media public relations campaigns. Media relations, business ethics, and private and not-for-profit institutional case studies will also be covered. Students will have the opportunity to work “hands on” within the field through a public relations campaign project (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN105
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COM 210 - Media Scriptwriting |
This course will teach students to write scripts for radio, television, and film including: newscasts, commercials, corporate scripts, and dramatic screenplays. Students will also learn about researching and editing original material.
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COM 220 - Studio Production |
This course will help students get working knowledge of the basic concepts in producing video productions. This will entail developing some basics skills and operation of electronic devices.
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COM 228 - Interpersonal Communication |
COM 228 (Formerly CM 220) - Introduction to Interpersonal Communications
This course will explore intrapersonal and interpersonal communication processes. Students will learn the skills and techniques of enhancing interpersonal relationships. This course will provide students with an understanding of communication and self, interpersonal communication and perception, listening and responding, communicating nonverbally, and communicating verbally (3 Credits). Prerequisite: EN121 com235
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COM 230 - Video Journalism |
Students will be introduced to the professional and ethical gathering of facual information , it's organization and dissemination through a hard copy television news script. Students will understand what "makes" a television news story, develop analytical skills best suited for television news writing, use accepted rules of grammar, common language, write in a manner that compliments the video shot and work with technical editors to edit video in a fast-paced/deadline oriented environment.
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COM 238 - Media Criticism |
COM 238 (Formerly CM 232) - Media Criticism
Welcome to Media Criticism. In many ways you are the experts in the media field. You are exposed to media everyday of your lives.
Have you ever wondered how much media influences you? It plays roles in the way we speak, interact with others, dress, etc. We will look at and discuss the ways media influence various audiences. Please be forewarned we will be viewing and reading things that may deal with matters such as racial and gender discrimination, sexuality, violence and many other issues that can be considered "R" rated.
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COM 245 - Media Internship |
COM 245 (Formerly CM 240) - Internship/Practicum
This course is designed to provide experience in a student’s major field of study through full-time work. Students are graded on the basis of learning objectives and an employer’s evaluation. On-the-job experience is supplemented by a consultation/reporting period of approximately 15 hours per semester, which will be individually arranged in a flexible time setting to meet criteria for the program and sponsoring agencies (3 Credits).
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