23 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 100Digital and Studio Arts Colloquium – An introduction to
the skills and attitudes needed to succeed in college, particularly for students called to work in visual or media arts. These include an appreciation of oneself; one’s skills and talents; others and their skills and talents; management of resources such as talents, time and money; and an awareness of the history and culture of Milligan. Required of first-time freshmen in the following majors during their first semester of attendance: Art, Digital Media Production, and Graphic Design. The course features lectures, discussions, and field trips to area museums, galleries, and businesses, where students will gain an appreciation of the many art and design-related resources in the immediate geographical area. Offered fall semester each year. Two semester hours.
COMM 102/102M. Speech Communication - A study of the basic
principles of interpersonal, small-group, and public communication with concentration on public speaking. Exercises in each area focus attention on individual needs and skills. Offered every term. Three semester hours.
COMM 180/180M. Storytelling for Business and Ministry – A course in
which students become aware of their own potential as storytellers and the power of storytelling in their lives and professions. Storytelling literature and history of storytelling are surveyed, but the practice of telling stories orally receives the major concentration. Students begin the development of their own personal style and develop a repertoire of stories. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 136
COMM 185Video Streaming and Production - This course is designed
to provide students with video production experience in live streaming events. This includes athletic events and specialty Milligan events as they e. Specifically, this course is intended for those students interested in he skills and hands-on training needed for basic video streaming of live events and field production. Producing, directing, camera operation and graphics operator positions are available. Canvas will be used to keep track of calendar events and production positions to be filled. Offered every term. One to three credit hours.
COMM 195Seminar – A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 284Digital Audio Production - A study of the processing
techniques dealing with both live and recorded sound. Primary concentration is upon the manipulation of that sound for radio broadcast, although consideration is given to live and studio recording. Content includes the understanding of the physical aspects of the creation of sound, proper use of microphones, sound mixing, as well as principles and techniques of recording and play back. Vocal sound production for speech and fundamentals of announcing are also covered. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
COMM 295Seminar – A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 384Digital Recording Techniques - A continuation of
COMM 284 with a focus on obtaining sound in a studio or field environment, editing, and manipulation of recorded material for content and time considerations. Topics include microphone selection and placement, remote and studio recording procedures, creation and use of sound effects, and news documentaries. Prerequisite: COMM 284 or consent of the instructor. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
COMM 385Field & Studio Production. A course that provides hands
on experience in both controlled and live production environments. As live streaming, event production, and multimedia broadcasting continue to expand across industries—including corporate, nonprofit, entertainment, and worship contexts—students must understand both studio infrastructure and on-location production workflows. Offered fall term of odd years. Three semester hours.
COMM 395Seminar – A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 482Visual Media Lab - A guided studies course in which
students may receive course credit for advanced readings and special on- campus projects in video and other visual media. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 485Digital Media Lab - A guided studies course in which
students may receive course credit for advanced readings and for the production of special on- or off-campus projects using multimedia development techniques. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 491Internship - A practicum experience in which students work
in a professional setting using media skills from major courses, either in print, visual, digital or public relations media. Credit hours are based on internship work hours during the semester with one credit hour assigned for each 50 work hours. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor. Offered every term. Three semester hours.
COMM 495Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
COMM 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course
in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
COMM 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course
in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
