48 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.
A practical communication course in public speaking and professional communication in various public and professional settings and platforms. (Formerly COM 130 Fundamentals of Speech). Note: Students must receive a grade of C or higher. LSF: RH
The course introduces students to various components in the mass communication industry including Internet communication, television, motion pictures, newspapers, public relations, and advertising. Students will study the history, characteristics, contemporary issues and professional opportunities in various areas of mass media.
The course teaches the basic techniques of writing and formats widely employed in professional media. Students will study grammar, mechanics, and Associated Press style required for news writing. Required for all majors, preferably in the freshman and sophomore years.
Students will study historical and contemporary theories with emphasis on communication research and practical applications of journalism and public relations. This course prepares students to advance into the junior and senior seminar courses. Required for all Communication Arts majors. tor COM 233 Photojournalism I A course in basic still photography and photojournalism. Students receive instruction in telling stories using digital media.
photography and photojournalism. A laboratory fee may be required. (Same as VPG 233) grees COM 235 Design I
Advanced course in composition and use of lighting for print and slide photography. Prerequisite: COM 233. A laboratory fee may be required. (Same as VPG 333)
COM 330 or Reporting 3
M 3 M (sub COM 235) M NS: Natural Science Pillar 4 LSP VPF: 333: Electronic M/LSP Cinematography 3 LSP (VPA Pillar) LSP COM 238: Audio Production I 3 LSP COM 239: Video Production 1 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 JUNIOR 2ND SEM PSY 340 4 M
Audio programming practices and production techniques, nature and types of programs, radio and audio formats and strategies, acquiring and scheduling programs, and program analysis and criticism. Includes considerable hands-on practices.
Introduction to video production – writing, recording, performing, and producing. Includes hands-on work as camera operators, directors, editors, and producers.
Techniques of writing in business and other organizational contexts, including letters, reports, studies, and publicity materials. Public relations students may be advised to enroll in sections taught by Communication Arts faculty members. (Same as ENG 233)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, the ultimate goal being to help them develop more effective communication skills in their personal and professional lives. Emphasis is placed on relational communication in personal, social, professional, and cultural contexts. Topics include areas such as emotions, communicating with family, communicating at work, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, and relationship development, maintenance and dissolution.
This course will explain communication in a health context with a focus on both interpersonal and mass media. The course will take a theoretical and practical approach to health communication. Students will learn different health communication theories and apply the theories to real health projects. No Prerequisite required.
Development of sound news judgment. Practice in various methods of searching for news, interviewing, fact finding, and techniques of reporting news.
Training and extensive practice in writing feature stories for newspapers and magazines.
Students will use advanced editing skills for digital and print publications. Copy editing, headline writing, layout, and other facets of editing newspapers with attention to other types of publications as time permits.
Advanced course in visual concepts and design techniques for electronic and print media incorporating the use of computer design tools.
Students will gain practical experience working as a team to produce the campus newspaper. Skills in writing, editing, photography, layout, design and public relations will be employed by students. The course may be repeated once if space permits.
This course includes training and extensive practice using print, digital resources, social media, and other emerging technologies. The various media are used for development of internal employee/stakeholder communication, which is one of the two principal foci of public relations practice. The complementary course, COM 336 Media Relations, focuses on external media relations. Minor topics in public relations 99 are subdivided between the two courses, which may be taken in either order.
This course includes training and extensive practice using print, digital resources, social media, and other emerging technologies. The media are used for the development of external media communication, which is one of the two principal foci of public relations practice. The complementary course COM 335 Public Relations focuses on employee/stakeholder communication. Minor topics in public relations are subdivided between the two courses, which may be taken in either order.
This course provides practical experience in public relations work, including writing for a professional newsletter, promotional campaigns, and other public relations work as available in any semester. May be repeated once for credit if available space permits. Prerequisite: COM 335 or COM 336.
Advanced study of functions, theory, tools, and techniques of audio production and writing. Students write, perform, and produce in studios, production rooms, and in the field. Includes the study of audio equipment plus hands-on practice in production techniques.
Advanced study and practice in video studio and field production, including both technical and creative facets. Writing, producing and editing video projects.
Advanced study in using concepts in photojournalism and design to enhance students’ ability to deliver professional mass media products. of Instructor.
Media Publicity for Significant Events gives students experience in developing strategies and tactics for media publicity surrounding both the positive and negative significant events that may face various organizations.
The student formulates a topic, conducts a literature search, and develops a research plan as necessary to write a proposal for a Senior Investigative Paper. The proposal is presented orally, using audiovisual support when appropriate and reviewed by at least one reader in addition to the instructor and whose advice is considered in determining the grade. Successful completion of the course requires acceptance of the written proposal. The course requires regular individual meetings with the instructor in addition to scheduled class time. Required of junior Communication Arts majors who have completed COM 231 and COM 232.
Techniques and applications of editing video for broadcast, independent, and corporate productions, including production of titles and graphics.
A practical course in learning how to build and analyze persuasive messages, both oral and mediated. Includes reasoning and rhetorical analysis: invention of relevant topics, strategic arrangement and delivery appropriate for public and digital mediums. Also includes applied research.
This course introduces students to website design and purpose-driven content development. The course will focus on the convergence of multi-digital media content using emerging technologies for journalistic and e-commerce activities.
This course introduces students to website design and purpose-driven content development. The course will focus on the convergence of multi-digital media content using emerging technologies for journalistic and e-commerce activities. Three hours credit.
This course allows students to develop an e-portfolio website and understand its use as basic personal business tool for professional development/communication. The e-portfolio can be used to secure internships, employment and other opportunities of interest. Three hours credit.
Covers business-side operations in media firms, including advertising, research, marketing, promotions, and sales.
An analytical approach to various mass media with an emphasis on the development of media literacy – the ability to critically assess and respond to mass-media messaging. Students learn how media content is constructed and how to interpret the intentions of the messages through critical viewing, listening, and thinking.
Introduces students to the study of intercultural communication by examining the influence of culture in different communication contexts. The instruction endeavors to move students from theory to practice by engaging them with simulated and experiential activities and multicultural experiences, and by interviewing people of differing 100 cultural and social groups.
A history of the African American press, including an examination of Black newspapers.
Instruction in gathering information, writing, and announcing for radio and television. The focus is mainly on news and public affairs, but the course may include attention to other types of programming.
Advanced work in the campus audio facilities. Students conduct all facets of production and operations. With the approval of the instructor, a student may work in a variety of operations roles or concentrate on one function – production, announcing, programming, promotions, research, interviewing, studio or field recording, or editing. May be repeated once for credit if space permits. Prerequisites: At least one of the following: COM 238, COM 343, or COM 430. Students may substitute certain required courses with the approval of the Department.
Work on the production of longer video projects. With the approval of the instructor, a student may work in a variety of facets of the production of a show or concentrate on one function – research, writing, interviewing, performance, camera work, or editing. May be repeated once for credit if space permits. required courses with the approval of the Department.
Introduction to the study of sports broadcasting. Emphasis is on the role of the sports announcer. Students learn the fundamentals of sports reporting, sportscasts, sports critiques, research, and game play-by-play broadcasting.
This course introduces students to the practice of speaking and presenting in various contexts, such as professional presentations and public debates. In addition, a special emphasis will be on the preparation of speeches for conducting public discussions. The Practice of Parliamentary Procedure and Debate are emphasized.
Advanced study in professional practices and current media issues. COM 439 may be repeated for up to six hours of credit if the topics are different.
Students will learn the basics of reporting, writing and editing for the university student online publication. The class will also work in conjunction with COM 233 Photojournalism, COM 330 Reporting, COM 332 Editing and COM 334 Journalism Workshop to keep the online publication current. Can be repeated once for credit.
Study of basic ethical standards and First Amendment rights for journalists in the U.S., examining case studies that cover the issues of libel, plagiarism, fabrication, anonymity and source confidentiality.
The student writes a Senior Investigative Paper and presents it orally, using audiovisual support when appropriate. The paper is reviewed by at least one reader in addition to the instructor and whose advice is considered in determining the grade. Successful completion of the course requires acceptance of the paper by the University. The course requires regular individual meetings with the instructor in addition to scheduled class time. Required of Communication Arts majors.
The student gains practical experience working in a professional media organization. The course is only open to Communication Arts majors upon the determination of an advisor that the student is prepared for the internship. Requirements include 18 credit hours of relevant coursework in the Communication Arts major and an overall GPA of 2.75. The course may be repeated for a total of six credit hours. An internship requires 120 hours of work time for three hours of academic credit.
Students will work closely with the instructor to conduct a research project. The project will include a topic proposal, data collection and analysis. Students will also learn how to present data for research conferences. Prerequisite COM 360 and or COM 460.
1.00, 2.00, 3.00 credit hours An in-depth study in an area of communications consistent with student interest and possible career objectives. Study should include planned and structured work or special project cooperatively determined by student and instructor. Enrollment: One, two, or three hours according to the scope of the work or project to be completed. The course may be repeated once for credit. Multiple enrollments may not exceed six credit hours.
Source: Johnson C Smith University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
