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• COMM 336: Media Relations and Crisis Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on two key areas of public relations and crisis communication. During the first half of the semester, this course will explore how the news media works and how PR practitioners establish and maintain positive relationships with the news media. This course will explain the role of the news media in message dissemination and how to effectively work with reporters. During the second half of the semester, students will build on their media relations knowledge and explore issues and crisis management - before, during and after a crisis. Students will learn common crisis response strategies to address many organizational audiences through well-known case studies. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of crisis communication theory.
  ShareCOMM 336 - Media Relations and Crisis Communication

• COMM 342: Sports Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Discussion of ethics and responsible sports journalism, sports information and public relations interview techniques, broadcast sports journalism. Guest lecturers in sports information, public relations, and broadcast journalism may speak on relevant topics.
  ShareCOMM 342 - Sports Journalism

• COMM 343: Feature Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Course will focus on writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines.
  ShareCOMM 343 - Feature Journalism

• COMM 347: New-Media Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of new-media forms and the effects of new digital media on media industries and the practice of journalism. The course will examine the differences between traditional and new media journalism in theory and in practice and explore online writing techniques and the impact of social networking sites on the practice of journalism.
  ShareCOMM 347 - New-Media Journalism

• COMM 350: Editing for Video

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of video editing. Special attention is given to expanding skill sets associated with digital non-linear editing.
  ShareCOMM 350 - Editing for Video

• COMM 352: Digital Radio Production

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to the business and production of digital radio broadcasting, including broadcast technology, producing, directing, writing, and performance for radio. Students gain experience in studio and control room operation and production roles.
  ShareCOMM 352 - Digital Radio Production

• COMM 354: Multi-Camera Studio Production

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course covers the process and technique of multi-camera video production. Students gain experience in studio and control room operation and production roles. The course trains students to integrate video packages produced in the field for presentation in a multi-camera studio broadcast.
  ShareCOMM 354 - Multi-Camera Studio Production

• COMM 355: Video Field Production

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches students advanced techniques and processes of field production and editing. Students will learn technical and creative principles for controlling video production elements outside of the studio in a variety of contexts including news, commercial, and documentary video through both traditional and digital modes of planning, capture and editing video.
  ShareCOMM 355 - Video Field Production

• COMM 359: Interactive Multimedia 3

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students the ability to move beyond the traditional models of information distribution using image, sound, motion and text. The course introduces the fundamentals of communicating through digital interfaces with an audience. Topics include digital imaging, creating effective interactive projects, models of information structure, analysis of design problems and distribution models. Theories of communication, learning, human-centered design and project evaluation are discussed.
  ShareCOMM 359 - Interactive Multimedia 3

• COMM 360: Corporate Media

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The application of adult training theories, communication theories, and production skills in the planning, design, and implementation of media in the corporate and institutional setting, with emphasis on media management and the use of media in training and development.
  ShareCOMM 360 - Corporate Media