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  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the theoretical assumptions of sight, sound, and motion as applied to the design of communication products for different media formats. Demonstrates strategies for creative composition. Discusses psychological and physiological implications of images. Prerequisite:    ( COMM 101 or CM 101 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the evaluation of information and multimedia resources available on electronic networks when doing research in an area of ones choice. Information literacy course for students to gain a more in-depth understanding of the information resources available electronically and of how to utilize them more effectively in communicating. Students learn how to access and utilize these resources for two-way communications and support for decision making while incorporating selected elements in multimedia presentations of their own design. (BTED/COMM/COSC 201/IFMG/LIBR 201 may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats and may not be counted for duplicate credit.) Prerequisite:    ( BEDU 101 or BE 101 or IM 101 or IFMG 101 or COSC 101 or CO 101 or BTED 101 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to basic presentation skills, emphasizing the use of media to enhance presentations. Students research, organize, and write presentations; design appropriate media; and deliver individual and team presentations. Prerequisite:    ( COMM 150 COMM 101 or CM 200 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the origins of games and game play into the contemporary era of video and electronic games. Introduces the history of the games industry and the process of how games are created. Analyze games through an ethical and developmental framework, as well as explores how games are used for entertainment, teaching, and training.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the development and production of media for online applications such as video sharing and social media sites. Discusses management, as well as the fiscal, ethical, and technological issues surrounding online media. Requires students to complete a production project where they develop and produce audio, video and other digital media components for online distribution for a social media campaign.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an overview of global media and international communications. Describes how international communication and development of global media has influenced relationships among nations and among people with different cultural backgrounds. Covers social, economic and political situations prior to and after globalization, which include global issues that intersects with media ownership, access to media, and the impact of media communications on culture and people living in developed and developing countries. Analyzes how understanding global media and communication can enhance students to think critically, respect their own identities, history and culture as well as others.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to graphic design concepts and related processes and techniques for a variety of forms of presentation media including television, multimedia, and online communications for educational, corporate training, and communications specialists. Both two- and three-dimensional design and basic animation concepts are explored. Hands-on experiences using a variety of graphic software applications. Prerequisite:    ( COMM 101 or CM 101 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    Theory and practice of audio production, developing an understanding of the techniques of audio recording as well as the ability to make sound recordings. Addresses recording and mixing techniques and the use of audio software. Offers exposure to recording for various media. Provides hands-on experience through labs and projects to be completed outside of class. Prerequisite:    ( COMM 101 or CM 101 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    Develops basic skills in television production and direction. Consideration of operating problems of a television studio, as well as functions, limitations, and capabilities of television equipment and facilities. Prerequisite:    ( COMM 101 or CM 101 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on developing teamwork and communication skills for the presentation of career-oriented, technically rich information. Applies foundational theories of communication and the rhetoric of public communication and use that understanding to present academic research, data, and technical information orally and in written form. Prepares students to engage audiences, frame and present arguments, and develop the ability to present their topic and its significance in technical and non-technical settings. Explores different types of presentation situations including team oral presentations, team written reports, poster session presentations, platform presentations, symposia, and panel discussions. Prepares students to produce appropriate media to supplement their presentations. Presentations are video recorded for individual, peer, and instructor evaluation.