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3.00 Credits
An introduction to humanities-based approaches to the study of media and culture. Theories of textual and visual signification are introduced, including the contributions of discursive contexts and audience expectations. The class considers questions of teast, quality, and cultural identity, particularly as applied to contemporary and emerging technologies. Open to students who have been admitted to the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) minor or BA programs. Prerequisite(s): CMS 2010, (C), CMS 2100 (C), COMM 1110 (C), ENGL1102 (C).
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3.00 Credits
A chronological survey of major types and media of human communication, from prehistory through the present day, focusing upon the interrelationships between communication media and their larger social and cultural contexts. The history of communication leading to English-language media is the main focus, but comparisons and contrasts with other world communication systems will also be explored. Prerequisite(s): CMS 2100 (C), CMS 2010, (C), COMM 1110 (C), ENGL1102 (C). Recommended: Completion of Areas C and E.3.
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3.00 Credits
A study of both artistic and technological developments in American and international cinema, with emphasis on significant film movements and filmmakers. Key films will be examined in depth. Attendance is required for weekly out-of-class screenings. Prerequisites ENGL 1102 (C), CMS 2100 (C).
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3.00 Credits
This course closely studies the development of a specific national or regional cinema in terms of its aesthetic, theoretical, and socio-political dimensions. Topics range from the study of a historical period (the Russian silent era, for example), to an in-depth analysis of a single movement (The French New Wave), to the conceptualization of a specific national or regional cinema (e.g., Japanese, Indian, French, Mexican, Canadian, African, New Zealand, etc.). May be repeated when topics vary. Attendance is required for weekly out-of-class screenings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 (C); CMS 2100 (C).
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3.00 Credits
A course in writing and editing for mass audiences, including print, broadcast, and Internet journalism. Emphasis on news gathering, public affairs reporting, and practical applications of journalistic techniques and genres. Open to students who have been admitted to the Communication and Media Studies (CMS) minor or BA programs. Prerequisite(s): CMS 2010, (C), CMS 2100 (C), COMM 1110 (C), ENGL1102 (C).
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3.00 Credits
An advanced writing course that examines dispersed computer networks as new media forms. The course surveys the aesthetic, historical, and theoretical contexts that shape communication using digital media. It also offers hands-on experience in the development of hypertext and multimedia documents. Prerequisites ENGL 1102 (C).
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3.00 Credits
A studio course that focuses on aesthetic and communicative applications of graphic, streaming, and interactive digital media. Class projects will result in a portfolio of work integrating sound, typography, photo illustration, and moving images. Prerequisite(s): CMS 2100 (C); [ENGL 3901 (C) or CMS 3710 (C)].
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3.00 Credits
This course explores how women are represented in American popular culture, and how popular culture shapes our common sense notions regarding women, men, and our gender-specific roles in society. We will consider what types of images we see and hear in various forms of popular culture, including Hollywood movies, fashion magazines, television, advertising, music and popular health. We will then question how we learn to respond to and interpret these messages. Throughout our course we will study how pop cultural texts work to create meanings and how we can become critical consumers of those messages. Prerequisite(s): CMS 2100 (C); ENGL 1102 (C).
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3.00 Credits
This course is the principal experiential learning component of the Communication and Media Studies degree program. The placement site will be in a professional communication, performance, or other media environment-either on- or off-campus, as appropriate-related to the career interests or goals of the individual student. Students must coordinate their placements both with their desired internship/practicum sites and with the Clayton State Office of Experiential Learning. Placement opportunities outside the U.S. are encouraged. Enrollment is limited to students majoring in Communication and Media Studies and also requires program approval. The course is repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: CMS majors only and CMS program permission.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers Communication and Media Studies students an additional experiential-learning opportunity that may be completed in addition to the required internship, CMS 3901. The course involves supervised work in teaching, training, and/or tutoring related to the career interests or goals of the individual student. Enrollment is limited to students majoring in Communication and Media Studies and also requires program approval. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CMS majors only and CMS program permission.
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