Course Index: Communication Technologies

COMMNCTN 1030 1 credit Software: PhotoShop Basic: An introduction to powerful photo manipulation software, taught on the Macintosh platform. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 1050 1 credit Software: Illustrator Basic: An introductory course to image creation and manipulation software, taught on the Macintosh platform. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 1100 1 credit Software: Flash Basic: An introduction to software for Web pages, animation, and multimedia. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 1130 1 credit Software: Dreamweaver Basic: An introduction to the use of this Web page development software. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 1140 1 credit Integrated Design Software: A hands-on course on how to develop technology skills and software skills of student learners to enable them to plan, design, and carry out a digital design project. Intermediate techniques on Adobe design software (including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver) will be taught on the Macintosh platform.; Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1030 or COMMNCTN 1050 or COMMNCTN 1100 or COMMNCTN 1130 or COMMNCTN 1160
COMMNCTN 1160 1 credit Software: InDesign Basic: This is an introduction to Adobe InDesign, page layout software, taught on the Macintosh. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 1230 3 credits Survey of Imaging: A foundation course emphasizing the fundamental concepts of visual communication; Survey of Imaging lectures will relate to hands-on assignments undertaken in the laboratory. The principles covered include form, structure, color theory, visual aesthetics, semiotics, and organizational systems as applied to the relationship of text and image throughout visual media. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
COMMNCTN 1250 3 credits Audio and Video Systems: A hands-on introduction to multi-camera studio operations, as well as theoretical aspects of video, audio, RF, and control systems. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
COMMNCTN 1630 3 credits Introduction to Mass Media: Survey of mass communication theory and the role of mass media in society. Analysis of media evolution, structure, economics, effects, and control. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; GE: Social Sciences
COMMNCTN 1730 3 credits Introduction to Communication Technologies: A survey of communication technologies, including operational theory as well as practical application -- a total introductory approach to the study of electronic communication. (Spring of Even Years); Components: Lecture
COMMNCTN 1930 3 credits Basic Photography: An introduction to basic photography and darkroom techniques encompassing film selection, exposure variables, camera accessories, and lighting. Photographic history and contemporary issues will also be incorporated. A working digital single lens reflex camera is required or may be rented from the department. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major or a minor in Broadcast Production, Imaging Media, Public Relations or Journalism or consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 2030 3 credits Basic Newswriting and Reporting: This course emphasizes news gathering, interviewing, research, writing techniques, Associated Press style, and knowledge of current events. Students will write frequently, both for publication and in the laboratory setting. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230
COMMNCTN 2050 3 credits Broadcast Media Writing: In-depth study of the broadcast writing process. Techniques and script styles used in writing non-journalistic copy with an emphasis on persuasive messages for radio and television. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1630 and ENGLISH 1230
COMMNCTN 2070 3 credits Introduction to Video Field Production: This course will focus on the single-camera approach to video production. The class will provide discussion and hands-on activities including field shooting and linear editing techniques. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1250
COMMNCTN 2090 3 credits Principles of Interactivity: This course introduces and extends the concepts, aesthetics, and techniques critical to the exploration and authoring of interactive art and design works. Topics on the fundamentals of time-based interactive design will include: forms of narrative, structure and organizing methods, visual and motion variables, sequencing, composition, and the application of these principles to design problems. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1040 and COMMNCTN 1130 and COMMNCTN 1230
COMMNCTN 2110 1 credit Applied Communication: Supervised practical experience in graphics, campus publications, media services, or the radio and television facilities. Maximum of 8 credits of COMMNCTN 2110, COMMNCTN 3120, and COMMNCTN 4030 will be applied to the major. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 2360 3 credits Public Relations Principles: Techniques and practices in the field of public relations; topics discussed cover the general field of public relations and specialized areas. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230
COMMNCTN 2530 3 credits Audio Production: This course offers theory and practice in the preparation and production of commercials, air shifts, newscasts, and talk shows. Discussion and hands-on activities in digital audio production and editing are utilized. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1250
COMMNCTN 3010 3 credits Business Communication: Communication strategies and techniques used in business; practice in writing effective memos, letters and reports; oral communication skills developed in influencing group decisions and making presentations; employment correspondence and interviewing. Majors in Communication Technologies must earn a grade of C or better to satisfy writing competency requirements for graduation. (Fall, Spring, Summer); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230 and SPEECH 1010
COMMNCTN 3030 3 credits Multimedia Projects: This course is an in-depth look at contemporary issues in culture, theory, and design as they relate to emerging digital interactive technologies. Students will undertake digital projects utilizing various interactive media, methods, and practices. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1100 and COMMNCTN 2090
COMMNCTN 3070 3 credits History of Imaging: From cave painting virtual reality, the history of imaging course includes art and design from other cultures and countries, innovators in the field, and gives historical context for design and photography today. This course provides a necessary historical foundation for students in this major. Through lectures, discussions, and writing assignments students will build essential critical thinking skills in the context of visual culture. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1230
COMMNCTN 3100 1 - 3 credits Topics in Communication: Current topics discussed in this course vary by demand.; Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 3120 2 credits Applied Communication: For students having production and/or supervisory responsibilities while receiving experience in radio, television, journalism, photography, or graphics. Maximum of 8 credits of COMMNCTN 2110, COMMNCTN 3120, and COMMNCTN 4030 will be applied to the major. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 3150 3 credits Communication Research: This course will prepare students to evaluate, conduct, and present research in the area of communication technologies studies.; Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230 and COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 3200 3 credits Gender and Popular Culture: This course examines the theoretical and practical ways that popular culture represents, creates, and challenges stereotypes of women, men, and differently gendered people. Students will explore dominant strategies and theories used in the creation and analysis of advertising, television, music, movies, and popular literature, as well as the emerging commercial media of Internet advertising, digitized movies, and blogs. We will focus primarily, but not exclusively on popular culture experienced within (or exported from) the United States. (Spring odd years); Components: Lecture; Cross Offerings: WOMSTD 3200; GE: "Gender Studies, Social Sciences; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230 and COMMNCTN 1630 or WOMSTD 1130

COMMNCTN 3240 3 credits Studio Production: This course covers advanced theory and practice in producing and directing video programming in a studio setting. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1250
COMMNCTN 3290 3 credits Radio Station Procedures: This course is a study of radio station operations and procedures, including organizational structure, programming, sales, engineering, management, the impact of technology and law. (Spring of Odd Years); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 3330 3 credits Digital Imaging: This course explores the digital relationship of photography and printmaking. While working with the 'digital darkroom', students will learn about digital cameras, film scanning, image quality controls, photomontage, and high quality digital output. (Every two years); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1040 and COMMNCTN 1060 and COMMNCTN 1230 and COMMNCTN 1930
COMMNCTN 3500 3 credits Photography II: A thorough study of the technologies and techniques of photography, with emphasis on applications to real photographic problems. This course provides technical information and in-depth knowledge of equipment, as well as experience with a variety of essential photographic principles and procedures. A working digital single lens reflex camera is required or may be rented from the department. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1030 and COMMNCTN 1930
COMMNCTN 3560 3 credits Broadcast News: Theory and practice in broadcast news gathering and presentation. Writing, field acquisition of story elements, technical considerations, and analysis of the news process and ethics. (Every two years); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMNCTN 2030 and COMMNCTN 2070
COMMNCTN 3580 3 credits Documentary: Explore, examine and assess the development, forms and subject matter of the documentary, beginning with its roots in film and continuing into television, including an understanding of documentary's impact on society and social institutions. In particular with regards to subject, most of the films examine topics of social importance. This is not a production class. This course's goals are accomplished through lecture, discussion, preparing of academic papers and viewing of numerous socially relevant documentaries. (Winterim); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 3660 3 credits Broadcast Performance: Theory and techniques of microphone and camera performance for various styles and formats of audio and video production. (Every two years); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 3240
COMMNCTN 3730 3 credits Project Writing and Reporting: Students will take the skills and experience gained in previous writing courses and apply them to a significant, semester-long project that will be published in the student newspaper. Emphasis will be placed on developing a meaningful topic for a project, researching public records, conducting in-depth interviews, and melding a series of articles into a coherent package. Working in groups and optimizing the talents of individual group members is vital to success in this course. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 2030 or COMMNCTN 2050
COMMNCTN 3770 3 credits Theories of Media and Culture: This class will examine the mass media from a critical perspective. We will examine the role of culture in everyday life and how media influences life by operating as a conduit for culture and ideology. (Spring of Even Years); Components: Lecture; GE: Social Sciences; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1230 and COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 3800 3 credits Meetings and Events: This course explores the meetings industry, including association, corporation, and government meetings. Students also examine conventions, trade shows, incentive travel, and special events. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: junior standing
COMMNCTN 3830 3 credits Editing for Print: Practice in writing and editing news copy, proof-reading, page design, headline writing, and using wire copy. Examination of personnel and ethical problems editors face. (Fall every two years); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 2030
COMMNCTN 3840 3 credits Post-Production: This course offers advanced theory and practice in single camera format video production, including linear and non-linear editing. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1250 and COMMNCTN 2050 and COMMNCTN 2070 and COMMNCTN 2530
COMMNCTN 3860 3 credits Media Advertising and Sales: Analysis of the sales function in broadcasting and print media. Comparative strengths and weaknesses of advertising media. Theory and practice in media sales techniques. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 3920 3 credits Promotional Techniques: This course provides practice in developing persuasive messages through copy writing and design. Course contents will be connected to various media, including print, broadcast, and electronic message systems. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 2360 or BUSADMIN 2630
COMMNCTN 3930 3 credits Communication Law: Legal rights and responsibilities of the media; case studies of libel, privacy invasion, contempt of court, and copyright. Comparison of legal and ethical rights. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 1630
COMMNCTN 4030 3 credits Applied Communication: Practical experience in the management of the university radio station, the university television facilities, or university publications. Maximum of 8 credits of COMMNCTN 2110, COMMNCTN 3120, and COMMNCTN 4030 may be applied to the major. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 4040 1 - 3 credits Communication Practicum: This course offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge of broadcast production, imaging media, journalism, and public relations to campus activities outside the Department of Communication Technologies. Variable credit is dependent upon the number of anticipated work hours. This course may be taken only once, regardless of the number of credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer); Components: Field Studies; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing and consent of the department practicum coordinator
COMMNCTN 4050 2 credits Professional Practice: A capstone course for advanced imaging media students to learn the skills necessary for professional life such as portfolio development and presentation, proposal writing, and research skills. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of instructor
COMMNCTN 4140 3 credits U. S. Investigative Journalism 1963-Present: Students will examine the role of investigative journalism in influencing cultural trends and political events since the Kennedy administration. Print journalism is the primary focus, but the rise of television journalism will be addressed. (Fall every two years); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 2030
COMMNCTN 4270 3 credits "Volunteers, Fundraising, and Grants": Volunteer recruitment and management, fundraising, grant seeking, grant writing, and grant management will be investigated in this course. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: junior standing
COMMNCTN 4500 3 credits Photography III: Develop your critical and technical skills. This course places emphasis on craftsmanship, problem solving, and visual communications. Students will participate in critiques of their own work and that of fellow students, and work on acquisition of technical control and technique. Sequencing, context, content, and contemporary issues are discussed. A working digital single lens reflex camera is required or may be rented from the department. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: COMMNCTN 3500
COMMNCTN 4710 1 - 3 credits Independent Study: Research on a topic of student interest, culminating in a final project or paper of merit, and evaluated by a staff member. (Fall, Spring, Summer); Components: Independent Study; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: consent of department chair
COMMNCTN 4830 1 credit Senior Seminar: A holistic view of the communication field. (Fall, Spring); Components: Seminar; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Communication Technologies major status and senior standing
COMMNCTN 4990 1 - 3 credits Communication Internship: An on-the-job assignment commensurable with the student's emphasis and career goals. May be repeated once; however, each experience must be significantly different to provide breadth within the field. Internships require a minimum of 50 hours on-the-job for each credit. Graded on a pass/fail basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer); Components: Field Studies; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: good academic standing with at least 60 overall credits earned or in progress; have completed at least 21 Communication Technologies credits; and have approval from advisor