COM 101 Introduction to Mass Media FA 3 s.h.
This general survey course covers the eight mass media: books, magazines, newspapers, movies, radio, television, records and computers. Students study the history, economics, employment opportunities, and societal impact. Lecture, guest speakers, videos, and the Internet are all used in this course. Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 103 Writing for the Mass Media FA 3 s.h.
This class teaches the basics of writing for a newspaper, broadcast station, public relations firm, and advertising agency. This writing course is the foundation for writing for almost all mass media. Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 105 Basic Radio Production 3 s.h.
This course will provide instruction in the theory and practice of audio production. While the course is radio production, the theory and skills taught are the basis for audio production for television and for online. Students will study the aesthetics and techniques of production, including scripting and editing. Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 107 Television Production 3 s.h.
This is an introduction to the basics of television production. Students learn to use the TV equipment by turning scripts into finished productions. Students learn the basics of linear and non-linear editing and audio production. Hours of class per week: 4.
COM 202 Journalism SP 3 s.h.
A study of the principles and practices of journalism, with special emphasis on print journalism. The course examines critically the question of what constitutes the news, the techniques of newsgathering, news and feature writing, news editing, and ethical questions faced by journalists. Prerequisites: COM 103 or permission of the instructor. Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 204 Advanced Television Production FA 3 s.h.
Course content focuses on field production, newsreporting, scripting, taping and post-production using non-linear editing techniques. This course incorporates audio production skills. Prerequisites: COM 107 (COM 101 & ENG 103 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 206 Introduction to Online Journalism FA 3 s.h.
This course will stress how to conceive and create media documents for the Internet. The major emphasis of this course will be on interactive thinking and other skills that journalists need to use online media effectively. Students produce the campus online newspaper. Prerequisite: COM 202. Hours of class per week: 3.
COM 208 Public Relations SP 3 s.h.
The principles and theory of public relations management are discussed in the context of clients and business categories. Students learn the role of public relations practitioners as well as the ethical standards used by practitioners. A class or group project is assigned. Prerequisites: COM 101, COM 103 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 3.
