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• COM 360: Basic Digital Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces principles of digital photography and teaches basic competencies to produce digital photographs in color and black-and-white. Students study history of photography; the camera and its functions; the techniques of photographic composition, exposure, and light; and digital image editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Developmental assignments are designed to teach how to take photographs for effective visual communication. Practical application of digital printing techniques also is covered in the course. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the relationship of photography to their professional goals.
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• COM 362: Photojournalism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  For students who have an understanding of basic photographic equipment and photographic techniques. Examines and explores use of visual communication techniques in print media and websites. Covers history of photojournalism, technical aspects of photojournalism, and modern visual communication production techniques in both traditional and digital formats. Assignments designed to teach how to produce and edit visual elements and combine them with text for both print and web-based publications. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    COM 360 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• COM 375: Advanced News Reporting

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the journalistic process of beat reporting for gathering information for dissemination on multiple platforms. Provides instruction in methods of reporting about government and politics; law enforcement and the courts; public and higher education; labor, business, finance and the economy; arts and entertainment; sports; science and technology; and other 'beats.' Students will participate in actual news gathering assignments at government meetings, police briefings, court proceedings, educational meetings and other out-of-class opportunities to explore the process of public affairs reporting. Prerequisite:    COM 285 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• COM 381: Promotional Publication Design

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Offers writers and designers study in print and web-based communication with primary emphasis on desktop publishing (Macintosh) and web-based publishing (DreamWeaver and other web software). Examines practical application of basic contemporary design to printed and web-based materials such as newsletters, booklets, pamphlets, and advertising messages. Prerequisite:    (COM 111 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR COM 211 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (COM 112 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR COM 212 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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• COM 389: Internship Communications/Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental permission.
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• COM 392: Selected Topics in Communication/Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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• COM 394: Selected Topics in Communication/Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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• COM 395: Internship I

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Requires junior standing and departmental permission to enroll.
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• COM 396: Internship II

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Requires junior standing and departmental permission to enroll.
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• COM 399: Independent Study in Communication/Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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