COM

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

An introduction to print, film, broadcast, social, and emerging media. An examination of the history, organization, current influence and future trends, stressing the educational, cultural, and influential powers exerted by the media. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course is an introduction to the basics of audio for radio, television, multimedia, and sound operation. Students will understand basic audio production techniques on a digital audio workstation utilizing multimedia production labs to fulfill assignment requirements. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course is designed to engage students with learning the principles of video production and working as a member of a production team while becoming immersed in the process of producing and directing video productions. Students will be given the opportunity to conceptualize, develop scripts, produce, and direct their own productions in a group atmosphere. All students will be given the opportunity to participate as on-camera talent or cast on-camera talent for their projects. This will primarily be a practical hands-on course; however, the weekly required reading and class discussions will help form the theoretical basis needed to begin the process of creating meaningful and engaging productions. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course will introduce students to the main schools of thought in media theory around the world. Through primary and secondary readings, students will explore a variety of frameworks for understanding media, including political economics, audience studies, cultural studies, and more. A wide range of media industries will be examined as case studies, including film, television, radio, new media, and social media. Offered every spring semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Students in this course will be members of Dean’s Sports Broadcast team. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills by calling live sporting events as play-by-play announcers, color commentators, sideline reporters, pregame/halftime/ Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026 post-game commentators, and producers. The students will be heard over WGAO Power88.3 FM station, as well as over the live stream which is simulcast by DeanTV. Game preparation, teamwork, and broadcast skills will all be a focus of the class. Students enrolled for 1 credit will learn the skills associated with being a sports broadcaster. Students enrolled for 2 credits will serve as leaders for specific broadcasts or work additional broadcast events or project work. Prerequisite: Instructor approval required to enroll in 2 credits. May be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course is an introduction to and provides the basic concepts for developing a sports blog. The primary focal area of this course will be to prepare students to create their own sports blog platform. Students will also create original content for their own sports blog. Offered as needed, usually in winter and summer sessions.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

In this hands-on course, students will dive into the vibrant world of journalism by contributing to the Dean Daily, our campus newspaper. Through a blend of workshops, discussions, and practical assignments, G students will explore various writing styles and techniques while covering a wide range of topics, including sports, news, politics, pop culture, music, and local events. This course may be repeated for credit. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

3 credits selected from: COM 112, COM 115, COM 116, COM 136, or COM 165 — Dean Radio or Dean TV or Dean Sports Broadcast Team or Dean Daily Communications Elective (3 cr), selected from the following:

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical, real-world basis for sports, sports-as-entertainment and entertainment coverage in print, broadcast, and online/digital media. Students will produce a range of stories in each media category, learn the basics of “beat” reporting, understand what it means to “do their homework” and how to compete for positions in a shrinking job market, deepen their overall knowledge of sports as it appeals to consumers of media, and learn how social media plays an important role in coverage. Offered every spring semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Using HD field equipment and Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite digital editing software, students will further their study in digital storytelling for the traditional sectors of TV and film as well as for the growing online sectors, including social networking sites and websites. This course will focus on the technical and aesthetic aspects of producing, directing, budgeting, and on-location shooting. Prerequisite: COM 123. Offered every semester. Course Descriptions 185

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

300- or 400-level Communications Electives (12 cr)

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course is designed to allow interested students the opportunity to dig deeper into reporting stories within the sports world. Students will acquire journalistic techniques through producing work in the print, broadcast, and digital realms. There will be a heavy emphasis on writing, including “beat” reporting. Students will also continue to deepen their knowledge of sports teams, topics, and trends while producing writing to appeal to consumers of media. Students will also learn about the principles of the competitive nature within the industry. Prerequisites: COM 217 and junior or senior standing. Offered every fall semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course provides instruction in sales methods, audience measurement, demographics, and promotion utilized in media sales. Broadcast media and digital media platforms will be examined. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Offered on an as-needed basis. 186 Course Descriptions

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Local to Global 3 We are a World of Sports! This course will look at the globalization of sports. Furthermore, we will examine the tools and techniques that are utilized in the producing of sports productions. Students will engage with the Dean Sports Broadcast Team and crew members in the Dean TV class to produce, execute, and distribute sports programming for Dean College sporting events and, potentially, off-campus affiliated sports organizations. Students should be aware that sports production producers will be going to games in afternoons or evenings. Prerequisite: COM 123 or COM 116. Offered on an as-needed basis.

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

9 credits of Upper-Division Liberal Arts electives (from outside the major) 4. 33–63 credits of required courses specifc to the major.** 5. 0–57 credits for tracks, minors and open electives. 6. A course may fulfll two requirements (core and major only) but is counted only once toward the total credit requirements for the degree. 7. Bachelor’s degree full-time students must complete these requirements in a maximum of 12 semesters. For an extension, students must appeal directly to the associate vice president of student success and career planning. *See pages 236–239 for the list of Core Mathematics Elective Courses, Core Lab Science Elective Courses, and Core Distribution Elective Courses. **Precise requirements vary for each major. See pages 35–125 for the specifc requirements. Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course will examine management skills required in today’s electronic media marketplace. Topics will include the basic management functions of planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. In addition, broadcasting policies, practices, programming, staffing and sales interactions will be examined through case studies. as-needed basis. Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

junior or senior standing. Offered on an

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course will teach students the basics within radio and television (including streaming) announcing duties for what is known as play-by-play. PBP is the purest form of reporting that exists, as reporters/announcers are giving a blow-by-blow description of an event — what is happening — as it is occurring “live.” What words or phrases do you use? How do you change voice intonation? How do you portray excitement and energy to the audience? How do you talk for so long without stopping? All good questions and all skills that will be addressed through classroom and lab/live experiences. Offered every fall semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course will help students learn to conduct talk programming for radio, television, and the Internet (podcasts). How do you engage in a topical debate? How do you research topics for discussion? Is it a good thing to be controversial with a “hot take,” or not? Emphasis will also be applied on production aspects (show planning, “teasing” the audience, research of topical information) of conducting (sports) talk radio/ TV/web programming. Interviewing skills will also be learned and emphasized. Offered every spring semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

An advanced study of digital audio production methods stressing in-studio production, use of audio principles for online delivery, podcasting, and emerging media. Students will utilize digital multimedia laboratories, WGAO radio, and Pro Tools software to fulfill assignment requirements. The class will stress writing and producing on-air broadcasting and multimedia audio themes. as-needed basis.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

COM 122 and COM 225. Offered on an

Students develop and increase their skills in social and new media production. In this hands-on course, students will focus on writing and producing Internet work, with multimedia audio and video themes, using YouTube and other areas of social media. Students will also learn Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026 how to create a fully integrated social media campaign that increases search engine optimization. A laptop is required. Prerequisite: COM 124 or COM 218. Offered on an as-needed basis.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Students develop and increase their skills in video production by using Dean’s Digital Studios as well as other venues. The class will stress writing and producing on-air broadcasting, creative and documentary filmmaking, and multimedia video themes, using digital cameras for Internet distribution (YouTube, for instance). as-needed basis.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

COM 123 and COM 223. Offered on an

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

In this dynamic course, students will immerse themselves in the world of journalism by contributing to the campus newspaper, The Dean Daily. Participants will engage in hands-on writing experiences, crafting articles, editorials, and features that reflect the vibrant life of our campus community. Beyond writing, students will take on key leadership roles within the Dean Daily team, developing essential skills in collaboration, project management, and editorial decision-making. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: COM 165 and instructor approval. Offered every semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated for credit.

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course acquaints students with the evolution of the motion picture in history and the contexts of this evolution. Period films in both the documentary and entertainment formats will be analyzed to demonstrate the reciprocal influences between film and culture. as-needed basis.

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

junior or senior standing. Offered on an

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

This course will teach students how to work with the media, and how to promote athletics and deal with the occasional crisis. Students will learn how to communicate messages about an organization or individual that may help shape an image or strengthen an idea or brand. Public relations, in its ideal form, provides an audience with information and knowledge they may not be able to ordinarily obtain. This course will also explore the difference between what is real or fact and what is perceived by the audience as real or factual. Additionally, it will examine the question of how this promotion is affected by today’s social media constraints. Offered every spring semester.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com

7 credits from:

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

cr

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

dean-www.s3.amazonaws.com