30 courses with the subject COMM, 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.
COMM 103Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
The treatment, preparation and delivery of public speech and standards for critical listening. Methods for presenting various types of speeches with emphasis on psychological and physiological adjustment to the speaking situation. Theory and practice of effective public speaking. Fall, Spring.
An overview of the nature of the various communications media and their role in society; the relationship between the media and their effect(s) on society. In today’s global, multi-media culture, a more sophisticated type of literacy is required, one that is more thoughtful and critical in our engagement with the media that inform and entertain us. This course will explore how the media shape our lives and how we shape the media. Fall
Producing images that tell stories for print and digital platforms. A hands-on course focusing on the journalistic, technical and aesthetic skills needed to produce these images. As needed.
Basic news gathering and writing techniques for the print media; news values, ethical and legal aspects of reporting. Course utilizes the facilities of the student media lab. Fall.
Staff and freelance writing for periodicals. Researching the market, developing story ideas, composing query letters and writing articles. Course utilizes the facilities of the student media lab.
Techniques of preparing materials for print and web media. Headline writing, copyreading, layout typography and legal aspects of editing. Course utilizes the facilities of the Communications Media Center. Fall.
The emphasis of this course is on the concept of communication, the language of business, special types of letters, job applications, business reports, elements of persuasion, and spoken communication.
Overview of the history, principles and functions of the field of public relations. Through a combination of theory and practice, the course assists students in learning the fundamentals of the field and to think critically about the concepts, ethics, legal implications and practices within the profession.
Developing the skills and abilities to write the primary types of sports stories: game summaries, advances, features, columns, sidebars and notebooks. A hands-on, writing-intensive course that introduces students to the fundamentals of sports journalism and athletic media relations. As needed.
In this skills-based course, students learn the basics of digital image editing in order to manipulate images into high-quality products. Students gain familiarity and competency in the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects software. Students become comfortable in using these industry-leading programs.
Participation in and discussion and evaluation of group communication. Students will study the benefits of group communication, the characteristics of effective groups and group members, the methods for improving group communication and evaluation of group communication practices. Students will understand the roles of leadership and decision making, the factors influencing decision making, and evaluation of those decisions. Minimum sophomore standing. Spring, as needed.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) may be one of the most significant organizational issues to emerge over the last decade, yet many are unclear what elements constitute CSR and its relationship to organizational communication and marketing efforts. This course provides an introduction to the concept of CSR by analyzing the evolution of the practice, its financial and moral purposes and the benefits and obstacles to the communication of its related efforts.
The course covers all facets of broadcasting and production; familiarization with terminology and equipment; laboratory work in the Studio and the Communications Media Center. Minimum sophomore standing. Fall.
Students will attain proficiency in the art of publication layout and design. Course uses a hands-on approach using the latest design and editing software utilizing the facilities of the Communications Media Center.
Developing hands-on experience and skill in the strategic use of digital and social media platforms within the communications industry. A convergent course requiring students to utilize various social media techniques to interact with audiences in the journalism and public relations fields. Fall.
Students will perform the entire graphic design process: planning, drafting ideas, understanding the elements and principles of design, and using graphic design software to digitally create and produce professional-quality graphics. Topics to be discussed include: universal design, photography, invisible lines, the Pantone Color Scale, enhancing creativity, branding, vector and bitmap programs, and developing graphics for both print and digital mediums. Students will use a hands-on approach working with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce various types of graphic elements and projects.
The internship program is designed to allow students to augment classroom experience by working in a real-world setting in a communications-related field of their choice.
Junior or senior standing and permission of department chair. Fall, Spring, Summer.
COMM 399Internship: Supervised Experience2-9
The internship program is designed to allow students to augment classroom experience by working in a real-world setting in a communications-related field of their choice.
Junior or senior standing and permission of department chair. Fall, Spring, Summer.
COMM 402Communications Theory and Research3
Developing an understanding of different approaches to mass communications research. A theoretical and practical course requiring students to demonstrate not only an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches, but also the ability to employ different research approaches.
