39 courses with the subject MCOM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MCOM 100Media, Culture, and Society3
Meets GOAL 9. This course provides an introduction to mass communication with a focus on media, culture, and society. Communication practices like folklore, print, broadcast, digital media, propaganda, and fandom are discussed and examined along with their impact on culture and society in the contemporary United States. Grade or P/NC. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). An introduction to the art and expression of photography through lecture, photography assignments, discussion, and critique. Students complete photo assignments tied to major themes of the course using simple cameras and commercially-processed film. Emphasis on wide range of genres and important photographers and their work from 1839 to the present. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course Registration
Learn and apply advanced tools for effective communication in print and on the web. Students must be proficient in Adobe InDesign; experience with Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator is desirable. There is no prerequisite but students can learn the software in
This course gives students an applied practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio and video media production. The course covers terminology and techniques associated with digital audio and video production, provides students hands-on experience with digital video cameras and audio recorders, and experience in both audio and video editing software. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Basic computer skills for the mass media using page layout as well as image generation and image manipulation applications. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) Creativity can be achieved by anyone with effort and hard work. This course examines the theoretical foundations of creativity and innovation. Students will be given the tools to help them identify and solve mass communication problems, formulate objectives, and create a plan to reach their objectives. This foundation course will nurture students’ creativity in their work and lives. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). An introduction to storytelling principles through creative digital media, with a focus on interactivity, mixed/multiple media, and user experience. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). An introduction to computer and video games including their rules, game works, stories, and social experiences. Students will collaborate to design and analyze games, then complete a final game prototype or a final critical essay. Reading for the course examines games, game play, and the design and positioning of computer games in contemporary culture. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 5. This course introduces students to the general field of strategic communication with an emphasis on advertising and public relations. The course covers an overview of topics including the foundations of strategic communication, strategic communication planning and execution, as well as strategic communication assessment and evaluation. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
An introduction to tools and techniques for developing content and delivering messages in new media environments. Students develop interactive projects using contemporary and emergent digital media. Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production . Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
MCOM 280Principles of Media Literacy3
Meets GOAL 9. This course focuses on the analysis and criticism of media sources; how people experience and understand media content; and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Students will learn how to relate the contemporary media-saturated environments by recognizing the connections between critical thinking skills and media literacy. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
This course will provide students with an introduction to radio operations, performance, and promotions at KQAL. Students will learn how to operate radio equipment, create radio programs and develop a radio station’s unique brand or image. P/NC only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms. Repeatable. Course Registration
MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production , MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production , or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
MCOM 100 - Media, Culture, and Society , △ MCOM 232 - News Writing , & MCOM 332 - News Gathering . Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
MCOM 339Strategic Social Media3
This course will provide students with an introduction to the history, theory, ethics, technology, and uses of social media. Social media are technologies that enable individuals and organizations to create, collaborate, and share messages with audiences of all sizes including mass audiences. Students will explore the possibilities and limitations of social media and will gain hands-on experience with several forms of social media technology. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
MCOM 250 - Principles of Strategic Communication and MCOM 345 - Public Relations Writing . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
MCOM 173 - Audio and Video Production , MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production , or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
MCOM 356Media and Society International3
Meets GOAL 8. Involves study abroad. Designed to provide students with exposure to concepts and principles involved in understanding the interrelationship between the mass media and society in a country other than the United States. The course is similar in content to
MCOM 172 - Print and Web Production , MCOM 250 - Principles of Strategic Communication , and MCOM 360 - Advertising Copy Writing . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
junior standing. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.
MCOM 425Creative Digital Media Capstone3
The application and synthesis of advanced creative digital media skills. Students research, plan, and create a semester-long digital project accompanied with a short paper addressing cultural, critical, and technical aspects of the digital project. Completed projects are presented at the annual CDM Festival.
Senior status, Instructor permission and one of the following courses; MCOM 221 - Creative Digital Media Storytelling , MCOM 271 - Interactive Environments , MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production , or MCOM 307 - Creative Digital Media Lab . Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
MCOM 435Special Topics in Mass Communication3
The content and subject matter varies, depending on current events and issues of interest to Mass Communication students and faculty. All topics will relate directly to issues of special interest to the field at that time. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants.
For this arranged class, each student completes an assessment portfolio to fulfill a graduation requirement. P/NC only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
