27 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 1000Intro to Mass Media (SSC)3
Explores the nature and function of the mass media in contemporary society. Begins by examining some major theoretical conceptions of the communication process, concentrating on how communication creates and sustains culture. Other topics include the effects of the media on media consumers, special characteristics of the various media, and public policy issues in regard to mass media.
Designed to introduce students to best communication practices for the 21st century workplace. This course is presentation-centered, but also introduces pertinent communication theory. Yearly in the fall semester
Focuses on face-to face relationships in interpersonal communication settings. Self-concept, perception, language, nonverbal channels, listening, and emotions are presented as factors in dyadic relationships.
An introduction to the nature and function of human symbolic communication in its various settings. The role of symbolic communication on the interpersonal level as a method of establishing and defining human relationships will be examined, as will the relationship of symbolic communication to the establishment and maintenance of larger behavioral, economic, and cultural processes and structures.
This course will focus on unique or specific communication situations, for which there are often special strategies or rules for effective communication.
COMM 1505Communication for Professional Success1-3
A practical approach to improving communication in the workplace. This course presents principles and practices for business and professional employees in three areas: personal skills (Interpersonal Communication), group skills (Small Group Communication), and presentation skills (Public Speaking and Interviewing). The course may be taken for three credits as a whole, or individually for one credit each.
An introductory course in public speaking. The emphasis is on theory, speech development, and practice as the student is introduced to a variety of speaking situations from impromptu talks to platform speeches. This course will fulfill the C2 requirement for the University of Wyoming.
For those interested in competing in those events sponsored by Phi Rho Pi, the national community college speech association. Students will attend and participate in intercollegiate forensics as members of the forensics squad of Casper College.
Human communication as a change agent is studied along with relationships of attitudes to behavior with emphasis on behavioral research and contemporary theories.
This course focuses on an introduction to basic news writing, reporting, editing, interviewing, PR and advertising. Strong writing, deadlines, accuracy, news judgment, ethical practices and sensitivity of our pluralistic society are expected. This course provides skills necessary for various media careers including media writing, PR, marketing and magazine writing.
This course focuses on the elements, functions, and impacts of nonverbal communication in human communication. Students are introduced to the research and theory, as well as the practical applications, in their interactions with others.
This course provides both a theoretical and real-life view, for both genders, on how our communication in work, school, social and relationship settings help shape and design our gender constructs.
This course will focus on unique or specific communication situations associated with serving as a mentor for elementary students between the ages of 8 - 11 and the application of special strategies or rules for effective communication in those situations. This course is associated with the Help Yourself Academy, an after-school program designed to offer Title 1 NCSD elementary students (grades 3 - 6) the opportunity to focus on a math and science curriculum.
Students will be introduced to the elements of effective argument - including evidence, reasoning, case construction and presentation skills to bring about changes in belief and conviction. Warning: This course focuses on current controversial issues and students may be asked to present arguments that differ from their own personal positions on those issues. The intent of the course is not to change students’ minds, but they will critically evaluate their own political and philosophical beliefs and opinions.
Basic camera operation, sound, lighting, scriptwriting, planning, and editing introduce the fundamentals of video production. Students will work in a variety of crew positions to create private or institutional video projects.
This course will introduce students to the technical and creative aspects of media production through hands-on, experiential learning that is student-centered and professionally relevant. The course provides students with the skills necessary to tell stories and produce impactful media content. Students will learn basic production techniques for social media, photography, design, audio, and video. Fall
Studies how organizations can improve their relationships with their publics. Explores public opinion and how to research audiences. Explains different skills needed in the field, including its relationship to advertising and marketing.
This course will introduce methods for analyzing and understanding how people apply social media technologies and their societal implications. The course will offer real world examples and practical experience to help students understand how to create personal and professional online identities while creating and managing content through various forms of social media.
A study of the development of film from 1895 to the present in relation to historical forces shaping the film industry in the form of artistic movements, world history, popular taste, technology, economics, and politics. Weekly screening of historically significant films supplement readings, lectures, and discussions.
(Max. 3CR) Students interested in producing the student newspaper (The Chinook) will have the opportunity to complete interviews and write, work in sales and advertising, use social media and web promotion, shoot photography, develop editorial and column writing.
This course is designed for students wishing to gain work experience using communication skills. The student will complete 80 hours of work for 1 credit hour. The student will be evaluated by his/her supervisor at work as well as several visits by the instructor. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
COMM 1040 , consent of instructor, and completion of at least six hours of 2000 level COMM credits.
COMM 2480Cooperative Work Experience1-3
Designed for students working in the communication field who actively apply skills and content from prior coursework. Work consists of paid on-the-job training. The student will be evaluated by his/her supervisor at work as well as several visits by the instructor. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
