5 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 Media3
Students examine the historical, economic, social, regulatory, and ethical implications that shape modern media content. Students will explore the function of media and its impact on diverse populations. Students will critique media for accuracy and ethics using modern fact-checking tools and established media theory models as well as explore career opportunities in media field.
Foundations of Communication is designed to provide you with the tools to consider, discuss, and put into practice the fundamentals of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and group communication. Students will develop conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed for effective verbal and nonverbal communication in interpersonal, small-group, and public communication contexts enabling students to communicate successfully in personal, professional, educational, social, and civic settings.
This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of multimedia by focusing on digital storytelling. The emphasis will be on learning the foundation of the representation, perception and application of multimedia. Software skills and theoretical work on the process of design will be taught.
Students develop foundational verbal, digital, and written communication skills in this introductory public speaking course. Students practice skills to effectively construct, write, organize, deliver, and critique speeches in a variety of public communication contexts and speaking formats. Students focus on the speech development and the preparation process which includes: analyzing the audience, developing the thesis and main ideas/arguments, researching supporting material, applying appropriate writing strategies, organizing and outlining, evaluating and revising speech drafts, using appropriate language, vocal delivery and nonverbal behavior in speech performance, listening, critically thinking and reflecting on the speech and writing process, creating digital messages and exploring digital communication technologies.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 .
COMM 2100Media Writing3
This course teaches students the fundamentals of clear, concise, and engaging writing across various media platforms. Students will learn to craft compelling leads, structure stories, and apply Associated Press style. The course emphasizes developing strong interviewing skills, ethical standards, and effective story planning techniques, including the Maestro Concept. By the end, students will have foundational skills for reporting, editing, and adapting content for digital, print, and broadcast media.
