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3.00 Credits
This course is an inquiry into how technology and communication media affect the way we see and think about the world and how we act in it. We cannot accurately predict how the new digital media will change us, but we can become aware of the ideas and approaches offered to understand this issue. Students examine earlier media innovations, learn how people viewed them then and compare them to the changes that actually occurred. They explore media's effects on individuals and society and how subtle, but powerful, changes in perception and attitudes may enter society unnoticed during times of innovation. Prerequisite: ENG 060 (EN 2103) or higher placement and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
By examining the structural, creative and technical elements of classic films, students learn about film genres, visual storytelling, short composition and editing. They then apply this knowledge to interpret, plan and shoot their own videotape of a scene from a screenplay. Prior TV experience helpful, but not required. General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
Students learn how to "read" film techniques to gain insight intotheir expressive possibilities. Selected films are analyzed for explicit and implied meanings and to understand how they reflect the values and beliefs of the times and culture that they come from. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and completion of ENG 101 (EN 1103) or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 (EN 1103) or permission of instructor. General Education Electives: Humanities Intensive Values: Multicultural/Global Awareness; Written Communication
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the history of public relations and the future trends in the field. Students will develop and enhance their creativity, reasoning, listening, speaking and writing skills through public relations analysis, promotional material development, and event management. Public Relations activities include interpersonal and group discussion, the writing of press releases, developing press kits, managing press conferences, working with an organization, and developing a public relations campaign. General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
An examination of legal and moral dilemmas confronting reporters, editors and producers. Students will read cases involving defamation, copyright infringement, protecting sources, invasion of privacy and other subjects germane to journalists. Students will evaluate what courts tell journalists they can do and decide for themselves whether journalists should do what the law permits without compromising fairness and objectivity. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103) General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the new world of Citizen Journalism. Citizen Journalism has been described as news "For the People and By the People." In this course students will acquire a working knowledge of blogs, podcasts, discussion groups, forums, e-lists and other Internet communication tools and will explore how these are reshaping the media world. Students will use the knowledge they have acquired to create and contribute to a class blog. Internet news outlets such as the "hyper-local"backfence.com and citizen rated news will be explored and examined. This course is especially useful for students interested in journalism and its future and those that enjoy the Internet. General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
A hands-on introduction to producing audio-visual and video materials. The course includes TV writing, sound, camera and editing techniques. Working in teams, students produce their own videos. General Education Electives: Humanities Intensive Values: Technology/Environmental/Health
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to how radio stations are programmed, including various formats and the duties and responsibilities of program, news, promotion, and public affairs directors, air talents, and sales personnel. Students will practice how to speak well, and learn how to deliver commercials, public service announcements, news, music, and sports. General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
Radio stations air two basic types of programming: 1) live, on-air, usually studio-based shows, or 2) pre-recorded materials made for later broadcast. Radio production specialists generate the second category. They plan, create, produce and edit such program segments as commercials, promos, public service announcements, news reports, documentaries and radio dramas. In this course, students learn production concepts and editing techniques, then apply them as they create their own broadcastquality projects. General Education Electives: Humanities
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3.00 Credits
The study and practice of writing for the broadcast media. Style and formats, clarity for news releases, editorials, features, documentaries, fictional scripts, public service announcements, promotions and commercial messages. Develops skill in writing for a variety of audiences. General Education Electives: Humanities
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