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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Studies theoretical and intensive practical work in news writing, editing, and layout. The students will serve on the staff of The Gramblinite, the campus newspaper. Students will receive hands-on experience as editors, reporters, and layout persons as part of the practical work. Prerequisite: MC 225.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the history and philosophy of visual communication. Students will learn the basics of design in mass media graphics. Principles of typography, design elements, production, and semiotics will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the theory and practical applications in publishing newsletters, in-house materials, etc. Students will work on design and layout procedures used in mass media. Emphasis will be on computer-based design and layout with the use of Mactintosh computers.
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3.00 Credits
Provides supervised professional training with a newspaper, broadcast organization, news agency, or a company for a summer or semester. Students will work in a professional setting in the areas of broadcasting, news-editorial, public relations or visual communication. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply academic training in practical situations. Prerequisite: MC 260, MC 299, MC 303, MC 330, or MC 333.
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3.00 Credits
Studies advanced and specialized reporting methods for the media with emphasis on practice. Students will get practice in investigation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting on topics in specialized areas such as government, business, and industry. They will gain practical experience by working on The Gramblinite and community newspapers. Prerequisite: MC 299.
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3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities for students to study precise, concise, and effective writing stressing clarity, good grammar, and proper language. Students will get an in-depth approach to master the English language. Grammar and writing skills will be taught through application. Prerequisites: MC 225 and ENG 213.
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3.00 Credits
Studies coverage of all types of sports events, keeping the game statistics and box scores. Emphasis will be placed on column writing and the duties of the sports desk of the newsroom. Practical experience will be gained by writing for The Gramblinite and community newspapers. Prerequisite: MC 299.
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1.00 Credits
This is a required course in which students will be actively engaged in covering beats, developing news stories, newspaper lay-out, organization, and production of the newspaper. This course is a required course for all mass communication majors, irrespective of their area of concentration. It is designed to help students to improve their writing skills through the intensive editing involved in the course.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the techniques and disciplines of single camera video. Electronic news gathering and field production will be examined. Video application, an introduction to the theory and techniques associated with online and offline editing, will be discussed and practiced. This course includes one credit hour of laboratory work. Prerequisite: MC 260.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on digital video editing in a desktop environment. The student is familiarized with the essential processes that take place in the editing of any production: capturing, editing, mixing sound, etc. The aesthetics of video production are also covered extensively. Prerequisite: MC 260.
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