29 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.
media to introduce students to their effects on American culture, politics, economics, and technology, as well as current and projected future media professions and career paths, technologies, employers and their corporate cultures.
concepts of basic video production, including shot composition, lighting, pre-production, production, post-production, and editing.
cultural and historical form. Students will acquire an historical understanding of American film production and a critical perspective from which to view contemporary film. Beginning with the silent films of the early 1900's and continuing through the films of the 2000's, this course will examine Hollywood cinema as an institution; its history, genres and work as both a cultural form and an industry.
equipment operation, scripting, and production of commercials, public service announcements, and/or news or features. (P: COMM 282).
communication, specifically to the ideas and theories about how and why people communicate, and how they can improve their communication skills with one another. (P: For communication studies majors only; COMM 171).
members' areas of expertise.
understanding of media influences in our lives, positive and negative, intentional and unintentional, including appropriate responses. (P: COMM 125). COMM 282 – Writing for Media (3.0 CH) An introduction to basic writing skills, techniques and formats for various media, especially radio, TV and online video, including news, features, commentaries, commercials and public service announcements. (P: ENG 101).
*Note: A minimum total of 3CH in BADM 455 must be completed if selected. Students are permitted to take this course for variable credit (1-12 CH) depending on the length of the internship agreement. Therefore, a summative 3CH minimum in BADM 455 is needed. 18 CH
the art of visual storytelling, and the elements of dramatic writing for the screen. Narrative strategies for establishing structure, pacing, setting, characterization, and dialogue will be provided through model films and writing exercises.
contexts, such as interpersonal persuasion, political campaigns, social movements, and advertisements. (P: COMM 171, COMM 175, COMM 181).
and operating all studio equipment. (P: COMM 282, COMM 301).
features produced with portable field equipment. Field video equipment will also be used to film live sporting events. Students will produce, write, direct, shoot and edit TV field productions and short films. (P: COMM 282, COMM 302). 166
for all non-print mass media and social media. (P: COMM 282).
developing TV news and/or feature stories and/or programs. It requires writers, producers, talent/reporters, and equipment operators. (P: COMM 302 and COMM 303)
communication in complex organizations including the roles that individuals and groups play in decision making, conflict management, and organizational culture. (P: COMM 171, COMM 175).
ethical dimensions of political, social and professional life, and to understand the ways in which they can exercise responsibility and practice professional civility. Examines the moral and ethical problems posed by communication practices. (P: Must have junior or senior standing).
student awareness, sensitivity and skills in communicating with members of different cultures and microcultures. (P: COMM 171, COMM 175).
II. Breadth in the Discipline The student is also required to select three courses from the following list. At least two of the courses must be offered outside of the Department of Communications Media. Film courses not listed below can be reviewed for approval by the department chairperson.
also include photography and/or advertising sales) on the College's student newspaper under the supervision of the student Editor-in-Chief and the faculty advisor. Two hours per week. Students may not simultaneously enroll in COMM 360, COMM 365, and COMM 371. (P: COMM 282)
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and/or director on a newscast, interview/talk show, and/or other programming at WXTC radio, under the supervision of the station’s student general manager and faculty advisor. Two hours per week. Students may not simultaneously enroll in COMM 360, COMM 365, and COMM 371. (P: COMM 282)
(P: COMM 115 and COMM 340).
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which mass media operates in the United States. Includes First Amendment issues, government agencies, and the Supreme Court decisions affecting media and society. (P: Junior or Senior standing)
the student's area of specialization. Includes seminar-style meetings for discussion of readings and research. (Must have senior standing).
TOTAL: 45-48 CH
written approval from the supervising instructor and Department of Communication chair.) 168
Source: Thiel College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
