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  • COMM 290: Seminar in Media Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Course Description: Students in this course will engage in critique and creation in various genres and types of media. The course will focus on aesthetic theory as well as other critique-related theory and the application thereof. Students will connect issues represented in media texts with issues in the real world. Students will also learn to view media texts through historical, economic, political, aesthetic, and cultural lenses. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical, economic, political, aesthetic, and cultural contexts in which selected media texts were created. (2) Identify designated media genres and innovators within those genres. (3) Connect themes from media texts to real-world issues including class, race, gender, politics, ethics, and law. (4) Critique media texts using appropriate theory. (5) Analyze media texts in terms of aesthetics, themes, and conventions. (6) Create unique works based on study of media genres. (7) Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in written and/or oral form.
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  • COMM 295: Special Topics in Communications

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    No course description available.
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  • COMM 320: Information Graphics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will provide students with the theory and skills to create clear, accurate, informative and visually attractive information graphics. Information graphics represent the intersection of graphics, journalism and science. The goal of the graphic is to efficiently communicate information to trends to help tell stories. Upon successful completion of this course students will have a variety of published information graphics, including pictographs, charts and architectural diagrams to add to their portfolios. Prerequisite: GRID103.
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  • COMM 380: Cooperative Education

    6.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Cooperative education(Co-Op) provides students with hands-on experiance in the industry. Students gain practical professional experience, enhance skills learned in the classroom, and acquire contacts with professionals in the business. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 384 hours in the field as well as complete complementary coursework that will enhance the co-op experience. Co-Op experiances must be approved by the Chair of the School of Communication prior to beginning work. Credit can only be earned in the semester that the co-op is taking place and no credit will be granted for past co-ops. This is a Pass/Fail course. Course Objectives 1.Contextualize knowledge , skills, and competencies within an industry setting and master the skills necessary for the global workforce. 2. Create or generate ideas and processes, think open-mindedly, and consider issues from multiple perspectives in the workplace. 3. Work effectively, positively, and actively with others and be able to work with diverse teams, negotiate, and manage conflict. 4. Meet the technical requirements of co-op site by gaining necessary skills and an understanding of trends and developments in the work field. 5.Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical principles in real-world decision making. Course Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 60 credits hours. ( Junior standing). Transfer students must also have completed at least one semester at Point Park University. 3.0 minimum GPA. Co-op experience must be approved by the Chair of the School of Communication.
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  • COMM 390: International Media

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course combines classroom preparation and study in an international setting of the media for a designated country. Students will compare and contrast the designated country and U.S. media models, regulations, production, and content. The course may be repeated one time, and only if it is to a different country than the previous on taken by the student. If the course is repeated, the second iteration may only count towards student's General Electives Requirement. Prererquisites:JOUR 101 plus one JOUR 200 level in the student's major area of concentration and Sophomore Standing. Course Objectives (1) Compare and contrast media platforms between the United States and foreign models. (2) Observe on-site applications and journalistic theory through visits to media organizations and outlets. (3) Examine a foreign culture. (4) Research the history and theories of foreign journalistic operations. (5) Demonstrate understanding of the media of a foreign coutnry through media creation activities.
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  • COMM 395: Communication Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • COMM 412: Media Ethics and Responsibilities

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Examines the ethical issues presented in the modern media, including their historical context and practical ramifications. The course compares and contrasts ethical standards and systems with professional processes and practices and legal principles. Students will write a position paper in which they defend an ethical choice they make and a longer term paper. Prerequisites: 75+ credits. Course Objectives (1) Examine basic ethical challenges in all platforms of journalism. (2) Identify and explain classical and journalistic models for ethical systems and codes. (3) Apply classical and journalistic models to real-life journalistic ethical dilemmas. (4) Explain the difference between legal and ethical issues of journalism. (5) Defend ethical decisions through the applications of ethical models and systems and through industry ethical standards. (6) Practice journalistic ethics in their journalism careers.
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  • COMM 413: Internship II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An on-the-job internship of about 150 hours of paid or unpaid work at a newspaper or other publication, a radio or TV station, photography studio or production company, public relations or advertising agency position. Departmental handout (available from the secretary or chair), advisers and bulletin board postings should be consulted for positions and procedures on locating and registering for an internship. Prerequisites: Completion of sophomore-level core courses, basic courses relating to the specific field of the internship and permission of appropriate faculty supervisor and department chair. (Note: course numbers for internships determined by number of internships completed, not class standing.) Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Compare and contrast the various professional opportunities available in a real-world setting. (2) Evaluate their personal and professional growth. (3) Use skills in a professional setting. (4) Apply for, interview and obtain internship position at a professional media outlet. (5) Document responsibilities through time logs, written assignments, and communication with the supervisor.
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  • COMM 418: Communication Law and Regulation

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Study of contemporary and classic cases related to state and federal law of freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Problems caused by efforts by government to control mass media and freedom of government/public information are also addressed. Students will write a term paper. Prerequisites: JOUR 101, 150 and 75+ credits. Dual listed with JOUR 518.
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  • COMM 420: Diversity and Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Questions of difference play a fundamental role in the functioning of society. In this class, students will view social groupings through the lens of the mass media, examining the ways in which media creates, resists, and/or reflects these differences. Course Objectives 1) Describe issues of class, race, gender, and sexuality in news and entertainment programming. 2) Apply communication theory to the analysis of media messages. 3) Critically assess the mass media industry and its product as they apply to social groups. 4) Explain relevant legal and ethical concerns. 5) Identify and analyze stereotyping in the mass media.
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