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4.00 Credits
Dynamic Communication focuses on developing and improving writing skills. The achievement of clarity, coherence, logical development of ideas and effective use of language is emphasized. Basic research techniques are included. (Requires pretest) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on refi ning writing skills emphasizing organization, support and effective expression of ideas in multiparagraph papers. The major exercise is preparation of a position paper and an oral defense of the paper's thesis. Research methods and principles of effective argumentation are studied. (Requires pretest or completion of 0688-214) Credit 4 Note: Students who apply for Dynamic Communication, 0688-214, or Communication 0688-220, must take a pretest to determine the course most appropriate for their communication needs. Only students who have credit for 0688-214 or equivalent may register for this course. Credit 4
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2.00 Credits
Knowing when to speak, what to say and how to say it is a prime asset for achieving success in many areas of our lives. This course focuses on techniques for communicating successfully in career, social and personal interactions. Topics include assessing communication situations, clarifying ideas, listening, persuading and managing confl icting viewpoints. Credit 2
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares students to enter the fi eld of graphic design by providing orientation and the studio experience in the presentation of imagery for reproduction. Presentations include board techniques, materials, tools, mechanical art procedures, printing and bindery processes, etc. Class 3, Credit 3
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces basic skills in communication graphics, including elements of design (line, shape, texture, color, space) and their application to two-dimensional projects, typography and commercial layout procedures (from rough layouts to comprehensives), rendering techniques, marker sketching, shadowing and perspective). Designed for people with little or no previous art training. Lecture/demonstration and studio format; student projects followed by critiques. Class 3, Credit 3
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3.00 Credits
This course gives an exploration of current approaches to solving graphic design problems in the communications professions, applying basic skills in design, lettering and layout, and rendering, with emphasis on the use and selection of art materials, photographs and photographic/ electronic image producing equipment; and an exploration of design in the advertising process, involving planning, creating, producing and evaluating media. (0688-261 or equivalent) Class 3, Credit 3
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2.00 Credits
Experimenting with basic principles and elements of design, students approach the computer as a tool for image making. The software application CorelDraw is used to design and develop all assignments and projects. No prior design training or computer background is necessary. Class 2, Credit 2
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3.00 Credits
Special topics are experimental courses announced quarterly. Watch for titles in the course listing each quarter. Credit variable
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the principles of preparing and delivering oral presentations. Students deliver a variety of speech types representative of those commonly occurring in business, industrial, community and social settings. Self, peer and instructor critiquing are used for evaluation of in-class and videotaped speeches. Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
Students study the theory of leadership in small groups and the dynamics of group behavior. The major exercises of the course are leading and participating as members in conferences that stimulate those of civic, business and industrial settings. Peer critiquing and videotaping allow students to apply theory as they learn to recognize the elements of successful conferences. Class 4, Credit 4
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