27 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 1050Introduction to Mass Communications3
Covers the basics of communication theory and how they apply to all forms of mass communications, discusses the historical development of a wide variety of communication media, and provides an understanding of how these are regulated within the United States and throughout the world. This course gives students the necessary foundation for further study and makes them more critical consumers of the mass media. Offered: fall and spring
Introduction to Journalism is a survey course designed to introduce students to the history, fundamentals and future of journalism. This course focuses on a chronological study of journalism, the basics of telling a story and distinctions between credibility, entertainment and opinion. This course can be used as an official 65
News, news gathering, and news and feature structures are taught, including preparation of copy for publications. Experience will be gained through practice in writing and reporting techniques for print, broadcast, internet and social media formats. Prerequisite: none Offered: fall
Advanced news and feature writing, for print, broadcast, internet and social media are the focus. Students gain further practice in reporting and in writing of articles, editorials, and interpretive journalism. Offered: spring
This series of courses are offered for students of any major who are serving as directors of the student-run radio station or regular television program. A student may only use three credit hours (one of these courses) towards an elective for the department in any concentration. They can only use an additional three hours as elective hours towards graduation. Therefore, only 6 total hours will count towards major and graduation requirements. Any hours beyond the 6 will just be extra hours that appear on their transcripts. NO prerequisites are required for this course and it is open to any major on campus. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Radio, Journalism and TV/Multimedia Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: as needed
This series of courses are offered for students of any major who are serving as directors of the student-run print publications. A student may only use three credit hours (one of these courses) towards an elective for the department in any concentration. They can only use an additional three hours as elective hours towards graduation. Therefore, only 6 total hours will count towards major and graduation requirements. Any hours beyond the six will just be extra hours that appear on their transcripts. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Radio, Journalism and TV/Multimedia Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: as needed
This course introduces students to the basic processes and techniques of radio production. Specifically, this course will help the student to understand specific production techniques, writing for the radio, radio careers, and how radio operates as a business. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism and TV/Multimedia Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: fall
COM 3030Basic Television Techniques and Procedures3
Covers the fundamentals of television production and the technology involved, the planning processes of producing any media product, and the stages of production. The course explores both single-camera and multi-camera television applications as well as new technologies. This is a hands-on course, which also covers the history of television technology and its advancement. This course can be used as an official COM elective for the Radio and Journalism Communications concentration within the Mass Communications major. Offered: fall
Focuses on the fundamentals of modern video editing with emphasis on computer-based video. The course explores recent advancements in digital video technology and how they affect the creative process, future applications for video in multimedia, and the art of producing interactive video-based programs for deployment on DVD or the Internet. Students receive intensive training in audio manipulation and sweetening, video quality control and special effects, and basic computer skills. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/ Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: spring
COM 1050 or Program Director permission. Available to CIT Majors without prerequisite.
COM 3050Production3
Covers television production techniques and TV studio operations. Students produce and direct news shows, interview shows, commercials, on-location shoots, and dramatic scenes. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/ Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. 67
COM 1050 and 3030 or with permission of instructor
COM 3060Computer Generated Graphics and Animation3
An introductory course. No prior experience with computers or TV equipment required. Emphasis is on the various capabilities of the Lightwave-3D Animation. The course offers hands-on experience in the operation of the equipment. Students produce their own computer-generated graphics and animations. The course benefits those who wish to create computer graphics and/ or animation commercially or as visual aids to instruction. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: fall
Uses case studies to facilitate the student’s understanding of communication law, constitutional guarantees, libel, invasion of privacy, contempt, qualified privilege, copyright, and government regulatory agencies. Offered: fall
Uses case studies to examine the social responsibilities of journalists and other mass communicators, the media’s role in social change, and the media’s reactions to political, social, and economic pressures. Also included is a historical examination of the philosophies behind ethical decision making. Offered: spring
Focuses on television technology outside the traditional role of entertainment and commercial advertising. This course introduces the concept of independent video production, corporate video, and new multimedia applications and emphasizes the phases of production, planning, budgeting, and marketing. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: spring (odd years)
COM 1050 and COM 3030 or Program Director permission
COM 3310Advertising Production3
Deals with the fundamentals of advertising in print, electronic media, and new computer-based forms. Students study basic techniques of persuasion both on a logical and an emotional level. They also study the planning, designing, and production of such messages. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. 68
Course examines theories and practices relevant to public relations. It offers an examination of communication channels and media used for writing in public relations. Students focus on journal writing that involves the creation, development, planning, and processes affecting organizations, and public opinion. Ethics and laws affecting the practice of public relations are examined. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/ Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: fall
COM 1050; COM 2570 or COM 2580 or permission of the instructor
COM 3410HTML PUBLISHING AND WEB PAGE DESIGN3
Focuses on Internet-based communication and new applications of on-line technologies. The course discusses the history and development of the Internet itself, the rise of the HTML format and JAVA scripting for Web publishing, and how other Internet resources interface with this language. Students learn to create Web pages, design Web sites, and make use of some of the newer plug-ins available for Web publishing and distribution. Finally, students study trends in Internet-based design and how present and future trends will create employment opportunities on the Internet. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: fall
COM 1050 or Program Director permission. Available to CIT Majors without prerequisite.
COM 3530DESKTOP PUBLISHING3
Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of desktop publishing in the context of corporate communications. This course provides students with an understanding and an appreciation of how audio/visual materials can be used to communicate messages and concepts routinely used in the business world. These messages include print-based newsletters, electronic presentations, and the rudiments of Internet Web page design. The class also discusses the basics of computer filing and routine applications and skills. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Cross-listed: WRI 3530 Offered: spring
COM 1050 or Program Director permission. Available to CIT Majors without prerequisite.
COM 3640Cinema Appreciation3
Deals with classic cinema. This course uses films, film clips, videos, and lectures to teach film criticism and provide an understanding of the arts and skills involved in film-making. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. 69
Teaches advanced professional techniques for producing computer animation and graphics using Light- Wave 3D software. Students will be expected to produce animation applications for cartoons, computer games, TV commercials, and motion picture special effects. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/ Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Prerequisite: COM 1050, 3060 or Program Director permission Offered: as needed COM 4210 4250 INTERNSHIP 5 credits Experiential learning through placement with local media and other community agencies. Weekly written reports and contact with the instructor are required. The student must spend at least 30 hours on the job for each one -hour credits. COM 4210 and COM 4230 do not count toward the major requirements. COM 4230, 4240, or COM 4250 can be used toward the 15 semester hours of electives. A maximum of 3 semester hours of internship are to be applied to the degree requirements. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Radio, Journalism and TV/Multimedia Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: fall and spring
Total 52 credits *or any other communication course which indicates in its description that it is approved for a required elective in this concentration. BA and BS in Mass Communications with Radio concentration Major Requirements: B.A and B.S. Mass Communications with a Concentration in Radio. The Mass Communications major with a Concentration in Radio consists of 52 credits distributed as follows: Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Nine credit hours not taken in the general education core from any of the following areas: ENG, PHI, PSC, REL, ART, HIS, MUS, THE, or any foreign language course. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree: Nine credit hours not taken in the general education core from any of the following areas: CSC, PSC, PSY, BUS, ECO, MAT, SCI, or MKT. Required Core Courses:
This course builds on the basic skills in Web page design, introducing advanced multimedia applications created by Adobe Flash. The course also leads the students through a refresher course in the basics of design and usability and the basic client/ server relationship. The second half of the course will introduce strategies in database management on the Internet. Students taking this course will get a realistic picture of how the Internet is managed and where the technology is leading. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: spring
COM 4850SPECIAL TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS3 credits
Concentrates on unique and in-depth study which may involve research and travel. Prerequisite: permission of the division head. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: as needed
COM 4990INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS TBA
Offers an opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the division head, and the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credits to be determined. This course can be used as an official COM Elective for the Journalism, TV/Multimedia Communications, or Radio Communications concentration within the Mass Communications Major. Offered: as needed
