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Filmmaker John Grierson defined documentaries as "the creative treatment of reality." This course looks at the history and development of the documentary film, with a particular focus on the varying notions of truth, art, reality. Students in this class will learn how to look at documentaries with a critical eye by not only studying the subject, but also by participating directly in the making of an actual documentary video. Prerequisite: ENL101 / 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Building upon the skill based in COM113, students will learn advanced radio production skills. Advanced production techniques will be discussed and applied to on-air and remote broadcasts. Students will learn production software and automation broadcast software in regards to music/ commercial programming and voice tracking. Prerequisite: COM113 / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expand student knowledge through actual work involvement within an area of mass communication. Working with a mentor and collaborating with an employer, the student will develop a list of learning objectives that will become an integral part of the experience. Prerequisite: COM105, 6 other hours from mass communication suggested sequence list, and permission of co-op coordinator / 1, 2, or 3 credits. May be repeated once; 6 credit maximum. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course will apply fundamental mathematical skills and critical thinking to solve basic construction problems. A review of numbers, fractions, ratios, angles and triangles, weights, measures and conversions, and formulas for calculating area and volume will be included. Problem solving will use cases that introduce concepts of the estimating process for selected parts of a construction project including lumber pricing, footings, foundations, girders, sill plates, bridging, floor joists, flooring, wall framing, and roofing. Prerequisite: MAT030 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 2 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces fundamentals of reading and interpreting construction documents including plan views, elevations, sections, details, schedules and notes. The symbols and language of construction will be studied through the review and study of glossaries, legends and specifications. Application of the arithmetic of construction documents will be included. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered evenings only.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn about basic construction materials including properties and limitations, fabrication processes, and their effect on the fabrication of buildings. Field practice and procedures are used to study both qualitative and quantitative technological characteristics along with the proper use, selection, specifications, strength and limitations, fire resistance, and code conformity of materials. The course is valuable for building trades, building supply, local municipal authorities, fire and public safety officials, and engineering technology students. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered evenings only.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn the process of constructing a residence or commercial building from ground to finish. Proper business, tax, and technical paperwork are covered. This course and CON120 may be helpful in obtaining information and skills necessary to pass the Massachusetts Construction Supervisors Exam. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered evenings in the Fall.
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3.00 Credits
The course covers the systems and methods for estimating construction costs of residential and commercial buildings and will include elements of construction technology and management of the project. The scope will include sub-systems, earthwork foundations, timber, steel, and masonry structure. The course will emphasize relationships in quantities of specific materials with the department variable of associated labor. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered Fall evenings.
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3.00 Credits
Students develop an in-depth working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code, and learn to interpret and apply the code requirements. The course is designed for the general building contractor, for persons engaged in the design and construction of buildings, and for code enforcement officials and firefighters. This course and CON110 may be helpful in obtaining information and skills necessary to pass the Massachusetts Construction Supervisors Exam. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered evenings in the Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with practical experience in preparing working drawings for building construction. This course utilizes concepts developed in CON130 and CON101. A complete set of working drawings will be prepared over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: CON101 / 3 credits. Offered evenings only.
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