This course is included in the fifth concentration of EMP. Podcast is a current media industry standard that requires training in writing and delivery. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary for success in this media industry.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course includes the study of principles of argumentation with an emphasis on the student's ability to analyze, to present evidence, to refute fallacies, and to apply techniques of persuasion. The course includes actual practice in debating. [This course was previously COM 250 and SPCH 250.]

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Prerequisites: COMM 2025

Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours per semester

Credits: (3)

Designed to be taken towards the end of the student’s program of study, this performance course will require the student to show proficiency in Digital Media Skills. The student will work with music and scheduling software to create station logs, ship them over a network to servers, and reconcile them. Students will enter songs and commercial time orders into software, create a short audio & video podcast, and voice-track a radio show. Ninety minute classroom and ninety minute laboratory sessions per week.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course explores communication in the workplace by blending theory with practical application and skill development. Communication behavior in organizations, including networks or 'pathways;' interviewing; group communication; and public presentations will be examined. Use of web-based and related communication technology will be emphasized. [This course was previously COM 210 and SPCH 210.]

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Prerequisites: COMM 2025

Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours per semester

Credits: (3)

This course helps students understand and improve personal communication skills in a variety of contexts, including social, workplace, and family settings. Topics may include intra-personal communication, language, nonverbal behavior, listening, roles, supportiveness, and conflict management. [This course was previously COM 106 and SPCH 106.]

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours per semester

Credits: (3)

This course provides the student with hands-on instruction in all aspects of operation of non-linear video editing systems for television, film, and new media. Skills developed include importing/exporting media, transitions, mixing, titles, effects and distribution. [This course was previously COM 212.]

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None.

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course continues COMM 2020 and 212 in a field setting, including intermediate and advanced shooting and editing techniques. Students will practice field lighting and audio, production budgeting and planning, script writing, and storyboarding. Student production teams will create professional-quality video productions.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: COMM 212 or permission of instructor.

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course builds on concepts covered in ARTP 253 and COMM 212 and focuses on motino design for time based media, and the basics of compositing. Utilizing Adobe After Effects, students will learn to create still and motion text, images, and graphics for use in film, video, and broadcast.

Prerequisites: ARTP 253, COMM 212

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programsThis course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)

This course provides a foundation in industry standard formatting, style, and composition of scripts written for the screen. Topics covered include three-act structure, major plot events, vertical flow, efficient visual writing, character development, scenes and transitions, treatments, pitching, and the business of screenwriting.

Prerequisites: COMM 222

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programsThis course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (3)