Communication

Com 331: Fundamentals Of Visual Media
Orientation to procedure and techniques of production. Emphasis on history, language and theory of the creative process and application to video production and multimedia. (Pre: 201)
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Com 337: Introduction To Multimedia
Combined lecture-lab course providing an orientation and examination of procedures and techniques of multimedia. Emphasis on new media literacy, human interaction and basic design of electronic media. (Pre: 201)

Com 431: Video Production Lab I
Production of studio and remote video programming including news/information, instructional/educational, and dramatic formats. Lighting, sound, blocking, and equipment competency. (Pre: 331)
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Com 434: Video Production Lab II
Creating, scripting, and producing complex programs, Media aesthetics and professional production, preparation and execution are emphasized. (Pre: 331 & 431)
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Com 437: Interactive Multimedia Design & Development
Examination of the relationship between interpersonal communication processes, development and utilization of the interactive telecom technologies and services. (Pre: 337)

Com 490: Senior Thesis Project
Completion of a thesis project appropriate to the selected area of concentration within the context of a seminar. (Pre: 201 & taken during last semester)

Com 495: Communication Internship
Analysis of communication processes under faculty supervision through participation in the operations of an organization. Repeatable up to three credit hours. (Pre: 201 & junior standing)

Com 499: Special Problems
Independent study of selected topics under faculty supervision. Repeatable up to three credit hours. (Pre: 201 & junior standing)

Journalism

Jour 302: Journalism Tools and Platforms
Tools for contemporary newsgathering and technologies for presentation across multiple media platforms. Pre 301 or departmental approval.
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Jour 401:Journalism Projects/Production
Intense problem-based application of skills and knowledge applied to production of a major Journalism project across multiple media platforms. (Pre: 315 (or concurrent) and 366)
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Jour 402: Intellectual Foundations I Intellectual, Historical, Social and Cultural Contexts of Contemporary Journalism. (Pre: 315 (or concurrent) and 366)
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Jour 499: Directed Research
I Individual research projects of selected topics under faculty supervision. (Pre: senior standing and consent of department chair)