39 courses with the subject CM, 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.
CM 120Introduction to TV Studio3
Spring The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamental elements necessary to perform in and operate a television studio. This course is specifically an introduction to the YCP TV studio where students will spend much of their time in advanced classes producing broadcast news content. Students can expect to learn how to perform at the anchoring desk as well as operate studio equipment. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This one-credit course provides a practical experiential learning environment for students interested in radio broadcast performance and production. Activity areas include on-air performance, news writing and delivery, programming, copy writing, voice tracking, live sports broadcasting, and student station administration. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This one-credit course provides a practical experiential learning environment for students interested in radio broadcast performance and production. Activity areas include on-air performance, news writing and delivery, programming, copy writing, voice tracking, live sports broadcasting, and student station administration. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This one-credit course provides a practical experiential learning environment for students interested in radio broadcast performance and production. Activity areas include on-air performance, news writing and delivery, programming, copy writing, voice tracking, live sports broadcasting, and student station administration. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This one-credit course provides a practical experiential learning environment for students interested in radio broadcast performance and production. Activity areas include on-air performance, news writing and delivery, programming, copy writing, voice tracking, live sports broadcasting, and student station administration. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This course is an introduction to American Sign Language, including the manual alphabet, an introduction to deaf culture, basic signs, and the history and place of signed communication in society. 1 credit hour
FCO 105 with a grade of 2 or higher. 3 credit hours
CM 215Mass Communication Media and Theory3
Spring This course provides an introduction to the most important theories and principles of communication as well as a survey of the technologies, industries, and practices of mass communication. Students will examine communication strategies in a media landscape where traditional and new media coexist, and learn to appreciate the use of theory and its application to a wide variety of communication contexts and behaviors. The course will equip students with the ability to analyze current trends and apply learned skills to design effective media strategies. 3 credit hours
Fall Introduction to Audio Production is an introductory course to digital technology and equipment utilized in audio recording, production, and post‐production in Adobe Audition. Students will get instruction in recording techniques, microphone use, audio mixers and digital recording devices. Students are expected to produce professional‐quality audio projects. Students will learn the application of audio production for radio, TV, videography, and filmmaking. 3 credit hours
Fall This course provides a study of the practical and aesthetic aspects of basic digital video production including camerawork, lighting, and composition. Industry opportunities and practices are also addressed. 3 credit hours
Fall This course introduces students to the process of digital video editing. Students will develop the knowledge and the skills necessary to edit video content in the narrative film, documentary, and television news industries. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring Students in this course will spend the majority of their time working on the Spartan newspaper. By supporting student work on the Spartan newspaper, this course provides an overview of the theory and practice of gathering, writing, and editing material for the print and digital media, including new stories, digital pieces, and other types of articles used by the media. Students will learn journalistic style and contemporary media writing formats and modalities. Also, the course will include legal and ethical considerations as well as the responsibilities of journalists. 3 credit hours
Spring Podcasting is the fastest growing area of communication media, and is being used by professionals in a range of contexts (e.g., marketing, publicity, public health, education). This hands-on course gives students experience creating four common types of podcasts: interview, personal narrative, narrative journalism, and audio drama. Students will learn basic audio production skills and apply them to producing high-quality podcasts. Students will also develop research, marketing, social media, and sales skills in support of their podcast production. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring Alternate Years This is a course in the art of production design for narrative cinema. In it, students will learn about the role of the production designer in building the world of a movie. Over the course of the semester, they will demonstrate their ability to develop a visual design concept for a film and devise a practical plan for bringing it to the screen. A final group project will require students to implement their visual design concepts on a set through the selection of shooting locations, decor, props, and costumes. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring Alternate Years This course is devoted to the craft of acting in narrative cinema. In it, students will learn how screen acting differs from stage acting, and practice acting for the camera in a workshop setting. Over the course of the semester, they will demonstrate their ability to audition for a film role, to develop a character through script analysis, and to shape a scene in rehearsal. Individual and group projects will require students to perform on camera alone and with scene partners, under the guidance of a director, using an awareness of blocking, framing, and continuity, among other screen acting tools. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course supports The Spartan newspaper. This course is a more advanced exploration of the news gathering and publishing process that addresses the theory and practice of project management, particularly in the publication of the Spartan newspaper. Students will work collaboratively on publishing basis and editorial responsibilities. Topics include project management, editorial responsibilities and working collaboratively with unit heads and reporters to produce the newspaper. This is a project-oriented, experiential learning course, working with students in CM 271 and CM 471
CM 341 . Mass Communication, Film and Media Arts, and Sport Media majors only. 3 credit hours
CM 434Media Law and Ethics3
Fall This course examines both the law and ethics of media use as they apply to the concerns of the public relations and media professional. Issues covered include privacy, censorship, defamation, obscenity, access to information, false advertising, and media regulations, among others. 3 credit hours
This course involves a study of selected themes and issues in communication, such as gender communication, health communication, and political communication. The specific topics may be suggested by faculty members or students. Students may take this course only once. 3 credit hours
This course involves student work experiences at selected cooperating firms and organizations of interest to the student. The opportunity is designed to apply student course knowledge, skill and ability in a professional work setting, under on-site supervision.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. 3 credit hours
CM 451Communication Internship3
This course involves student work experiences at selected cooperating firms and organizations of interest to the student. The opportunity is designed to apply student course knowledge, skill and ability in a professional work setting, under on-site supervision.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. 3 credit hours
CM 471Spartan newspaper Support Course III3
Fall/Spring This course is a more advanced exploration of the news gathering and publishing process that addresses the theory and practice of project management, particularly in the publication of the Spartan newspaper. Students will work collaboratively on publishing basis and editorial responsibilities as well as setting editorial policies. Topics include project management, editorial responsibilities, editorial policy-making and working collaboratively with unit heads and reporters to produce the newspaper. This is a project oriented experiential learning course, working with students in CM 271 and CM 371
CM 371 or by instructor permission. 3 credit hours
CM 498Independent Study1-6
This course provides an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings.
Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 1-6 credit hours
CM 499Independent Study1-6
This course provides an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings.
