22 courses with the subject COM, 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.
COM 105Introduction to Journalism3
This course offers an introduction to the elements of contemporary journalism concentrating on the writing of various types of news stories according to professional journalism standards. Participation on the staff of The Clarion is required.
COM 210Engaging Audiences: Principles of Public Communication3
This course builds upon foundational concepts in communication, with a focus on effective public outreach and engagement. Students will study methods for connecting with audiences, crafting appealing messages, selecting appropriate media, and evaluating impact. The course provides a broad overview of skills involved in engaging public interest around ideas, causes, and movements. Meets General Education Category Presentational Speaking; Information Literacy Focus Area.
This hands-on course provides students with skills essential for career preparation and success in the field of media and communication. Students will engage in activities to develop professional networking abilities, create portfolios and resumes, and prepare for interviews and internship opportunities in their desired fields. Career fields pathways include, but are not limited to: radio, television, social media, government, public relations, sports broadcasting, media writing, data communication, and communication consulting. 146
This course advances foundational media production techniques through in-depth student projects. Advanced media production techniques include but are not limited to: multi-camera capture, non- linear editing, audio mixing and engineering, and platform-specific content. Students will create audio, visual, and multimedia content such as: podcasts, short or medium-form video content, social media graphics, promotional content, and other projects. Meets General Education Category Intragroup Communication.
This course offers students experience in journalism by managing the production of The Clarion, the Brevard College student newspaper. Students in this course are responsible for multiple newspaper- related activities, such as news and feature writing, reporting, editing, layout and design, photography, and performing other logistics necessary for publication. May be repeated for credit. Open to editors of The Clarion, by permission of the publication advisor. May not be taken concurrently with COM 108. Meets General Education Category Intragroup Communication.
This course analyzes influential strategic communication case studies spanning public relations, advertising, political campaigns, crisis management, and more. Students will examine high-profile cases from past to present to understand how strategic communication principles succeed or fail in the real world. By scrutinizing diverse cases and scenarios through lenses like audience analysis, messaging strategy, and evaluation tactics, students will develop frameworks for strategic communication best practices across industries. Meets General Education Categories Analytical Thinking and Historical Thinking; Information Literacy Focus Area.
COM 349Clarifying Communication Career Pathways0.5
This course builds on the foundations of COM 249 by providing students with continued skill-building for career success. Students will expand their professional networks, continue refining application materials, and develop skills for transitioning into internships and professional roles in their fields of choice.
Creating Real-World Philanthropic Initiatives This course analyzes influential strategic communication case studies spanning public relations, advertising, political campaigns, crisis management, and more. Students will examine high-profile cases from past to present to understand how strategic communication principles succeed or fail in the real world. By scrutinizing diverse cases and scenarios through lenses like audience analysis, messaging strategy, and evaluation tactics, students will develop frameworks for strategic communication best practices across industries. Prerequisite: COM 210
This capstone experience provides students the flexibility to develop a final project that aligns with their professional and academic interests. Capstone options include but are not limited to: completing a research-based thesis; pursuing an internship; developing a communications campaign; or producing a media project. Students will cultivate self-directed research, writing, creative, or professional skills under the guidance of the instructor. The capstone project or paper will synthesize program content and set foundations for post-graduate pursuits.
This capstone experience provides students the flexibility to develop a final project that aligns with their professional and academic interests. Capstone options include but are not limited to: completing a research-based thesis; pursuing an internship; developing a communications campaign; or producing a media project. Students will cultivate self-directed research, writing, creative, or professional skills under the guidance of the instructor. The capstone project or paper will synthesize program content and set foundations for post-graduate pursuits. Permission of instructor required.