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3.00 Credits
An advanced course, COM 402 teaches digital moviemaking emphasizing the application of more complex production and post-production techniques in both dramatic and documentary projects. Prerequisite: COM 304 and COM 305 or COM 306 and COM 401. Lab fee. 3 credits. Spring semester; day.
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An advanced course, COM 403 teaches film analysis and writing, examining the relationship among film theory, criticism, and production. Emphasis is placed on close analysis of specific films and examples of film literature. Students write several critical essays on films seen both inside and outside of class. Prerequisites: COM 304, COM 305 or COM 306. 3 credits. Fall semester; day. Evening as needed.
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An intermediate course, Acting I introduces students to the basic techniques and theories of acting. Students perform exercises in the fundamentals of voice, movement, and concentration. Performance of contemporary dramatic scenes provides students with the opportunity to practice scene and character analysis. Prerequisite: COM 203. 3 credits. Every semester; day and evening.
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An advanced course, COM 405 is designed as a seminar embracing an interdisciplinary approach to global communications and international relations. Particular attention is paid to issues surrounding human rights and the debates over the right to communicate. Specific topics covered in the seminar include interethnic communication, interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment, intercultural and ethnic minority media relations, theories of global communications, and communication in war and conflict. The underlying thrust of the seminar is the necessity for an understanding of cultural differences and a critical approach to the structure and relations of the media from a global perspective. Prerequisite: COM 304 and COM 305 or COM 306. 3 credits. Offered every Spring.
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An advanced course, Acting II introduces various acting techniques employed in theater, television, and film. Contemporary scenes are videotaped and played for discussion and analysis. Scenes from classic dramatic literature are also performed, directed, and evaluated. Conducted as a workshop. Prerequisite: COM 404. 3 credits. Spring semester; day and evening.
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An advanced course, COM 409 studies directing in film, radio, television, and theater. Students will collaborate on directing class projects such as commercials, fiction and television programs. Prerequisite: COM 401. 3 credits. Offered ever Spring.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course teaching creative techniques used in print and electronic advertising. Emphasis falls on copywriting and design, using the latest desktop publishing, brochure, and website development methods. Students produce creative products to fit promotional specifications while learning how to integrate art and copy demands with marketing goals. Prerequisites: COM 302, COM 304, and COM 307. 3 credits. Spring semester; day.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students more advanced television programs than covered in basic. It provides students the chance to work in production teams to achieve their goals. In class, the student will be required to produce and direct a full television show from the pre-production stage (development) through the production stage (the actual taping of the show) and post-production stage (packaging of the show). This class will also give students the opportunity to develop sample reels essential for their portfolios. Prerequisite: COM 308. 3 credits. Every semester, day. Evening as needed.
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An advanced course, COM 492 starts with four modern American literary masterpieces and examines the directorial process and writing art through which significant literature is transposed to the screen. In addition to analyzing literary models and film adaptations, this course seeks to instruct students in movie method and technology, with emphasis on the cultural roots of perspective and mise-en-scene. Tensions and compatibility between the verbal communication of the novelist and the iconic imagination of the director are studied as vital components of a critical approach to both film and literature. 3 credits. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course, COM 500 requires a research project concentrating in one area of communications. A written and/or video and oral report is required at the end of the study. Conducted as a tutorial. Prerequisites: Communications major with junior or senior standing and a 3.0 index. 1-3 credits. Offered as needed; day and evening.
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