COM 301 --
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUES & RESEARCH:
3 Credits
This course examines in detail the economic structures, institutional
practices, regulatory policies, new technologies, and social impacts
of the media. Students will gain a critical perspective on the media
through analyzing current issues facing telecommunications and familiarizing
themselves with research methods applied to the mass media.
COM 302 OR COM 303
COM 302 -- BROADCAST NEWSWRITING:
3 Credits
Students will be introduced to and learn applications of newswriting
for radio and television, including hard news features and documentary
formats.
COM 303 -- SCRIPTWRITING:
3 Credits
Introduction to and application of scriptwriting techniques in
formats appropriate to the media of radio, television, and film.
COM 304 -- AUDIO PRODUCTION:
3 Credits
Course introduces students to the fundamental theories and practices
of audio production. Topics include: studio recording; linear
and non-linear editing; writing for audio; dramatic, commercial,
and news productions; and effective use of the voice.
PREREQUISITE: COM 203
COM 305 -- VIDEO PRODUCTION:
3 Credits
This course introduces students to fundamental theories and practices
of video production. Topics include remote and studio production,
linear and non-linear editing, pre-production and scripting. Students
participate in the production of taped video projects.
COM 404 -- MASS COMMUNICATION SEMINARS:
3 Credits
Communication law, the effects of mass communication, and broadcast
case studies are offered as separate mass communication seminar
topics. Juniors and Seniors may select one or more of these topics
for their seminar course(s).
