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• COMM 115: Photojournalism

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the visual creative medium of digital presentation. Reporting the news as a photojournalist stresses recognition, development and creation of news photographs, and the skills of the photo editor. The student experiences shooting, developing, printing, and editing in a digital format. A digital camera is required for this course.
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• COMM 116: Introduction to Digital Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the medium of digital photography. Although the main focus will be on skill development, a portion of the course will introduce the student to the concept of photography as an art form.
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• COMM 117: The History of Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course explores the history of photography by examining its origins in the early 1800s down to our day. The advancement of the technology will be explored, as well as the development of photography as an artform and as a method of visual communications. There will be an exploration of various photographic genres that developed as well as how photography impacted society through the years. Additionally, students will learn about noted photographers that shaped the field of photography, as well as pivotal photos that etched historic moments into the public consciousness.
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• COMM 120: Professional Digital Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the hybrid darkroom. Students will learn to edit and perfect digital photographs while creating saleable digital images and meeting client requirements in a deadline-based environment.
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• COMM 121: Human Communication Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is an overview of common theories relevant to the study of the communication processes and a basic introduction to the various divisions and research methods within the discipline. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE).
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• COMM 135: Media Writing I

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The course is an introduction to the various methods used by print and broadcast journalists to gather and report news and information.The focus will be on the theoretical and practical application of the skills used in all aspects of writing for media. Students will gain hands-on experience by participating in the various phases of the publication of the student newspaper.
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• COMM 140: Media Writing II

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The course builds on the various methods of writing covered in Media Writing I. The emphasis is upon writing media stories after in-depth research, one-on-one interviewing and covering meetings, speeches, and other public forums. There will be a continuing emphasis on grammar, spelling and journalistic style. Students will continue the study of media law and ethics and gain hands-on experience by participating in the various phases of the publication of the student newspaper.
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• COMM 201: Speech

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course examines the functions and methods in contemporary public speaking through preparation of effectively organized ideas and dynamic verbal interpretation. The student is given opportunities to develop proper speaking habits, effective listening techniques, standards of criticism, and awareness of the ethical responsibilities of a speaker. This course meets the General Education Competency of Oral Communication. (OC)
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• COMM 202: Design Organization II

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course focuses on acquiring advanced design skills, while using the various professional programs covered to date. Multiple idea generation techniques will be explored, professional case studies will be considered, and developing and designing a multi-stage design project will be accomplished.
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• COMM 203: Interactive Electronic Media

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces students to foundational skills in audio capture and editing. Recording, microphone operations, and audio scriptwriting will be explored via lecture and hands-on assignments.
  ShareCOMM 203 - Interactive Electronic Media