23 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.
A survey of the discipline of communication and its many-faceted fields. The course will examine the origins and history as well as core concepts, theories and practices at work in both mediated and non-mediated human communicative behaviors.
An overview of the origins and practices of digital media. Topics will include the legal, social, ethical and commercial implications in television, radio, movies, the internet, music recording and other newer emerging media.
A survey of the history and theories of journalism and contemporary journalistic practices. Students will learn about the function, applications and operations of print, electronic and online news media. The emergence of “New Media” and its impact upon the field will also be explored.
An overview of Communication issues within the environment of sprots, incluing a historical perspective of old media coverage and techniques (print and broadcast), new media trends (web, mulitmedia, and social media), as well as the increasing integration of social issues into sports.
This course is an examination of the field of public relations in both profit and nonprofit settings. Topics will focus on the history, underlying principles, theory, practices, as well as planning and research within the field of public relations.
An exploration of the fundamentals of radio, TV and film writing processes and techniques. The course will focus on excellence in storytelling for media presentations through an examination of texts, screenplays, narratives and scripts. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200 COM 300r COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM (1) Practical, hand-on experience enables students to learn by doing in multiple areas of the field of Communication. Skills are developed in audio and video production as well as in writing, editing, planning, researching, planning and managing by working on campus communication-related events, in a lab setting or through assignment to area clients. This course can be repeated up to 3 times.
People who were once considered isolated and distant can now connect instantaneously using digital communication technologies. The massive global redistribution of people across a myriad of cultures has created complex challenges of interacting with those who differ geographically, socially, culturally and or economically. This course is designed to introduce students to the processes of 192 2024-2025 Academic Catalog NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
An introduction to the basic principles and procedures of the art of digital photography as a communication medium. Topics will include techniques as well aesthetics and composition.
Public Relations Writing builds on students’ fundamental knowledge of public relations while providing practical, real-world writing experiences. This advanced, writing-intensive course will improve upon baseline skills by focusing on a variety of formats for a wide range of audiences. It will expose students to professional-level PR writing styles, techniques, objectives and mechanics.
This course surveys film as a societal force as well as an artistic medium. Studies will focus on the importance of film historically, as well fime technology, genre, style, narrative, aesthetics and ideology. Emphasis is also placed upon films that have impacted the culture and notable filmmakers.
An examination of social media, both in personal and professional use. Topics will include social media history and evolution, theoretical framework, critical reflection of personal use, and specific uses in the business and communication environments.
This course focuses on basic broadcast audio production skills, practices and equipment necessary for creating audio-based media for both converged and broadcast radio and television commercials, web-based media, news, recordings and dramas. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200
Preparation and analysis of PR case studies in all sectors; analysis based on the Research, Objectives, Programming and Evaluation (ROPE) paradigm; problem- analysis and problem-solving skill development. Prerequisite: 18 hours in Communication Studies, COM 220 and COM 240.
Web Content Design will introduce students to the concepts of web design and web content. The course will explore as basic HTML coding as well and basic web- design concepts, including layout, navigation, graphics, and color scheme through practical application through Wordpress and other web-access platforms for training. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 193 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course provides an overview of basic television broadcast production information, skills and equipement to provide a working knowledge of techniques necessary for creating visual content in radio and television programing, magazine shows, news, digital media, webcasts and documentaries. Prerequisites: COM 100, COM 200
An introduction to research methodologies used in the field of communication. Topics include theoretical approaches to research, its value as a basis for studying research design, addressing qualitative and quantitative methods, data collection, and statistical and data analysis. Particular focus is placed upon research functions in the academic world and how they contribute to communication-related fields.
This course emphasized the political, social, and economic aspects of writing and multi-media journalistic reporting at the local, national and international levels. It stresses techniques of the reporting of complex events written in language that can be understood by the average news consumer. Topics also address issues of writing and story-telling techniques that reflect the changing nature of “new media” in the digital age. Prerequisite: COM 260
Special emphasis on the practice of sports media production. Students will engage in all stages of the sports production process, practicing old and new media through planning, pre-production, live and recorded programming, post-production, and dissemination. Prerequisites: COM 225
Advanced Public Relations seeks to prepare those entering the field of Public Relations by first examining significant Public Relations Crises and looking at strategies used to successfully navigate them in the best interests of the Organization as well as for the public good. The course will then provide an overview in PR campaigns, culminating in selected PR Event planning, preparation and management. Prerequisites: COM 240, COM 330, COM 350 and a minimum of 25 hours in the COM major Core).
An examination of the statutory law and judicial precedents affecting communication media, including publishing, broadcast, the internet, libel, obscenity, contempt of court, invastions of privacy, and copyright laws. Prerequisite: 21 hours in COM 194 2024-2025 Academic Catalog DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This is a Capstone Course that draws upon the prior learning of students majoring in Communication Studies. The course is individualized so that students will be able to more effectively synthesize and integrate theories, knowledge and skills they have acquired. This experience culminates in a final senior experience project. This provides a means to examine, assess and utilize the student’s competencies in order to better prepare for a career in their respective areas of Communication emphasis. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 195 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Source: Tennessee Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
