• COM 260: Copy Writing for Media

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  An exploration of the fundamentals of radio, TV and film writing processes and techniques. The course will focus on excellence in storytelling for media presentations through an examination of texts, screenplays, narratives and scripts. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200
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• COM 290: Understanding Human Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  A survey of the discipline of communication and its many-faceted fields. The course will examine the origins and history as well as core concepts, theories and practices at work in both mediated and non-mediated human communicative behaviors.
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• COM 300: Communication Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Practical, hand-on experience enables students to learn by doing in multiple areas of the field of Communication. Skills are developed in audio and video production as well as in writing, editing, planning, researching, planning and managing by working on campus communication-related events, in a lab setting or through assignment to area clients. This course can be repeated up to 3 times.
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• COM 310: Intercultural Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  People who were once considered isolated and distant can now connect instantaneously using digital communication technologies. The massive global redistribution of people across a myriad of cultures has created complex challenges of interacting with those who differ geographically, socially, culturally and or economically. This course is designed to introduce students to the processes of developing and improving effective intercultural communication skills in relational contexts by exploring interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication settings. Global cultures will be examined, to include Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cultures.
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• COM 320: Basic Digital Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  An introduction to the basic principles and procedures of the art of digital photography as a communication medium. Topics will include techniques as well aesthetics and composition.
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• COM 340: Understanding Film

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course surveys film as a societal force as well as an artistic medium. Studies will focus on the importance of film historically, as well fime technology, genre, style, narrative, aesthetics and ideology. Emphasis is also placed upon films that have impacted the culture and notable filmmakers.
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• COM 350: Social Media and Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  An examination of social media, both in personal and professional use. Topics will include social media history and evolution, theoretical framework, critical reflection of personal use, and specific uses in the business and communication environments.
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• COM 360: Basic Audio

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course focuses on basic broadcast audio production skills, practices and equipment necessary for creating audio-based media for both converged and broadcast radio and television commercials, web-based media, news, recordings and dramas. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200
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• COM 375: Web Content Design

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Web Content Design will introduce students to the concepts of web design and web content. The course will explore as basic HTML coding as well and basic web-design concepts, including layout, navigation, graphics, and color scheme through practical application through Wordpress and other web-access platforms for training.
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• COM 380: Basic TV Production

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course provides an overview of basic television broadcast production information, skills and equipement to provide a working knowledge of techniques necessary for creating visual content in radio and television programing, magazine shows, news, digital media, webcasts and documentaries. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200
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