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Through this minor, students learn to write for the media of
film, television, newspapers, as well as the fields of advertising
and public relations.
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COM 203 -- COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES:
3 Credits
This course addresses the
theory of audio, video, and computer media production. It will
acquaint students with the planning and production practices involved
in the composing of audio and video programs and computer mediated
graphics.
COM
204 -- FILM AS ART:
3
Credits
A
survey course which serves to introduce film both as an industry
and an art form. Subject matter includes film techniques, styles,
traditions, and genres; the rudiments of cinematography, editing,
sound, script structure, acting, and directing; and the business
and economics of film production, distribution, and exhibition.
The course will also focus on our critical evaluations of the
work of a diverse but representative group of outstanding films
and filmmakers.
COM 206 -- FUNDAMENTALS OF JOURNALISM:
3 Credits
Topics
covered in this course include: reporting and interviewing techniques,
newswriting, copy editing, headline writing, the editorial, the
feature story, newspaper makeup and design, libel, and the responsibility
of the press. Two hours of lecture and one hour of field assignment
weekly.
Three of the following:
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 337 -- ADVERTISING COPYWRITING:
3 Credits
Course provides experience with writing for advertising. Students
will explore the theoretical and research bases for communication
and will examine the role of both strategy and creativity in the
development and implementation of communication campaigns. Students
will write copy for print, broadcast, and other media.
COM 357 -- PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING:
3 Credits
This course explores the writing of advertising and public relations
campaigns. The communication process, campaign strategy, communication
research, and creativity are explored. Students prepare a total
communication campaign, requiring both oral and written presentations.
COM 402 -- MASS MEDIA WRITING SEMINAR:
3 Credits
Affords students the opportunity to assimilate, master, and apply
the basic principles of writing to various disciplines and media.
Rotating topics will include: magazine writing, investigative
reporting, environmental writing, business journalism, sportswriting,
and other ad hoc choices.
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