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3.00 Credits
Students who take this course receive in-depth instruction in the areas of probation, parole, pre- and post incarceration offender supervision, and alternatives to traditional incarceration. Students will become familiar with the role of jails, local court systems, and the community diversion programs as important elements in the correction process. By the end of the course students will be able to identify the foundational principles of community oriented corrections, identify nationally recognized examples of successful local offender treatment, and understand the methods for evaluating the success of offender supervision. (Formerly CJ 120: The Offender in the Community.)
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3.00 Credits
Students in this class will learn about the unique challenges involved in the supervision of criminal justice professionals. Topics for discussion and lectures include management of scarce resources, structure and organization of criminal justice agencies, discretion and the officer, leadership styles, and stereotypes in the criminal justice professions. (Formerly CJ 130: Supervision of Criminal Justice Employees.) Prerequisite: CJS* 101.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with hands-on experience in the daily functions of a publicly funded or nonprofit organization that operates within some parameter of the criminal justice system. Provide students with an opportunity to translate classroom theory into practical applications. (Formerly CJ 270: Field Practicum in Criminal Justice.) Prerequisite: Written permission of Criminal Justice Program Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Course is intended to foster the intelligent appraisal of print media, radio, film, television, and new electronic media (such as Internet), and to track their historical development, structures, roles, and functions in our society and others throughout the world. The media is analyzed in terms of its manipulative powers and its role in the development of our environment. Materials reviewed include newspaper reports, press releases, newscasts, advertising copy, films, and television broadcasts. Students prepare international media surveys and work in small, problem-solving groups. Communications majors may explore specific areas of concern for employment and/or college transfer. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement.
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3.00 Credits
The primary aim of the class is to teach the basics of print journalism. Toward that end, students will engage in a series of exercises and assignments as they learn how to report news. Additional areas of exploration may include newspaper history, investigative work, and feature and sports reporting. Internships with the college newspaper or newspapers in nearby towns are possibilities. We will also attempt to acquaint those interested in journalism as a career choice with workplace environment. (Formerly COMM 103: Introduction to Journalism.)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the technology and techniques employed in audio recording and sound reinforcement, including basic audio theory, analog and digital recording. Introduction to studio and recording techniques, including theory and practice in the use of microphones in mono and stereo recording, introductory digital tape editing and digital recording principles. Introductory multitrack recording and final mix with supervised practical experience. Small groups and individual project work with group listening and discussion. (Formerly COMM 215: Audio Production Techniques.)
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3.00 Credits
The programming and management principles involved in the operation of telecommunication facilities. Course content includes programming design, promotions and campaigns, legal and ethical management responsibilities, FCC regulations, and other related topics. Students will participate in the management of the college's FM radio station and webcasting facilities. Industry professionals are frequent guest speakers. (Formerly COMM 150: Introduction Radio Broadcasting: Station Operations.)
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3.00 Credits
Documentary Photography will explore the use of the photographic image in narrative, documentary and editorial form. We will experience the work of a number of great documentary photographers and photojournalists. Students will work throughout the term producing documentary photo projects of their own and will cap the course by mounting a major project on the department website. Access to a digital or 35mm camera is required as well as some form of storage media. Students will be expected to capture images using digital or film-based cameras, process digital images using computer-based software, and participate in project-related critiques. Prerequisite: DGA* 128 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic video production concepts, ideas, and techniques. A hands-on course--students actively participate in video field production. Students work on their projects individually and/or in small groups as required. Class covers instruction in the use of all college video production equipment, including cameras, VTRs, switchers, editors, and post-production equipment; an analytical survey of production styles and formats, such as ENG and EFP production, documentary, performance (music, theater, film), training, advertising and sports; and fundamental instructional design, production outlining, scriptwriting, narrative structures, and post-production techniques. By the course's end each student should be able to produce one finished program of about ten minutes in length using a variety of production techniques. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly COMM 111: TV Production: Video Field Production.)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of communication, in practice and theory. Students study interpersonal relationships and take steps to improve them. Development of listening techniques is stressed, as is dynamics between leaders and participants. The nuances of verbal and nonverbal communication are explored. Participants can expect to work by themselves as well as in smaller and larger groups. (Formerly COMM 118: Process of Communication.)
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