93 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.
COM 112Public Communication3
An oral communication skills course that emphasizes organizing thoughts, adapting messages to specific audiences, using language correctly, delivering messages verbally and nonverbally with confidence, and active listening and evaluation skills.
Application of journalism fundamentals to the Cardinal & Cream. Includes: writing, editing, layout, advertising, management and production. May be taken 3 times.
An introductory course to visual storytelling focusing on composition, sound, lighting and editing. Students will learn to create and deliver compelling and emotionally engaging narratives for a variety of purposes.
Students will learn to produce a television program from start to finish. Skills such as camera operation, sound design, studio lighting, and multi-camera switching will be utilized, culminating in a student-produced show. An emphasis will be placed on multi-camera storytelling and live production as a means of timely content creation.
Identify communication problems in interpersonal relationships including ethical communication, selfdisclosure, perception, interviewing, conflict management, verbal and nonverbal communication. The student will exhibit competent language skills through oral reports, working in dyads and small groups, and class simulations.
The basics of seeing a story-telling photograph and learning to apply the basics of photography to help communicate a message. Emphasis will be placed on setting high standards of visual integrity and communication ethics and on developing an understanding of the role of documentary photography in shaping and reflecting contemporary society. The history of photography, current trends, and the varied challenges found in this field will be explored.
Contemporary documentary filmmaking is built upon a tradition of investigation, discovery, and advocacy. Students will produce their own documentary films by first reflecting on the history and philosophies of the craft, then applying modern production techniques to actualize the films. Production skills will include cinematography, audio acquisition, lighting, and digital editing. This course will also take a close look at work that has made an impact on its audiences and at the filmmakers who produced it.
Social Documentary will take a close look at work that has influenced its audiences and at the photographers who produced it. An emphasis will be placed on ethical photographic practices. Technical proficiency and visual awareness will continue to broaden as practitioners utilize various photographic techniques to create a body of work in a documentary mode.
COM 220 Introduction to principles, practices, context, and structure of public relations examining both the process and its implementation in business, industry, and institutions.
The course will broaden proficiency and visual awareness in the articulation of ideas through learning how to see" light. Students will utilize portraiture, landscape photography, and still-life photography as the primary means of storytelling. It will also stress exploring a fresh view of the commonplace, while maintaining high standards of visual communication. This class will prepare practitioners to take on editorial assignments with a range of narrative topics.
Pre/Co-requisite: COM 327 Using hands-on experiences to edit, layout and develop interactive projects, to provide a practical understanding of navigation and user interface design principles, with emphasis placed on multi-platform template design, usability, information visualization and collaborative communication.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental theory and practice of cinematography and lighting. Aesthetic and technical principles of cinematography are examined, including advanced lighting techniques, shot composition, lens selection, camerawork, mise en scène, and how visual theories inform storytelling.
This course studies the technical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for editing and the postproduction process. Integrating industry-standard software, procedures, and workflows, students will learn advanced editing techniques, audio mixing, color correction, digital effects, and distribution. The course will also delve into editing theory and the editor's unique storytelling contributions.
Understanding subject matter, application of aesthetic techniques, characteristics of good photographs, and photographic sequencing will be stressed. The course culminates in publishing a photograph work as a book.
This course is designed to improve and expand the news gathering and writing skills of the media student, further developing understanding of broadcast news writing, news judgment and construction of broadcast news stories, as well as social responsibility and an ethical framework for broadcast journalists.
The course is an examination of the organizations and functions of media around the world. It is designed to expand our understanding of the role media plays in shaping our lives and our culture by exploring the cultural, economic, and political impact of media on the diverse societies of other countries. Focus will be placed on British media as a case study to better understand the diversity of global media.
Using hands-on experiences to edit, design, layout, and develop documents to provide practical knowledge of state-of-the-art publishing technology. Students will learn and apply design principles, color theory, and typography. An emphasis is placed on design for print.
Focused on the narrative style of storytelling, this course will expand students' understanding of the technical, theoretical and aesthetic issues inherent to time-based media, with specific focus on the role of Christians in media.
Senior Standing: This course will explore the many variations of portfolio presentation in today's marketplace and the content needed to present a well-rounded collection. Preparation of a portfolio based upon research in the student's areas of interest will be the primary focus of the class.
