Selected Course DescriptionsFor more information, or for specific semester course listing. Introduction to video as a visual medium. Covers basic production skills in camera work, lighting, sound, scripting, storyboarding, and editing, and includes exposure to other electronic image-making processes. Class work consists of group projects; individual productions; and the viewing, analysis, and discussion of video works in a variety of genres. Emphasis is on developing a critical awareness of how images convey meaning. Two, 2½ hour studios per week. 3 credits.
COM 105 Introduction to Visual Media A systematic study of the ways in which images convey meaning as well as exposure to methods for creating images and meaning. Focuses on integrating theory with the practice of analyzing images or sequences of images from art photography, video, film, and electronic media. Provides a conceptual foundation for students majoring in communication, video, photography, graphics, marketing, art, theater, journalism, and other fields dealing with visual media. 3 credits. COM 108 Media Literacy This course will center on the relationship between media and society.Students will examine, discuss and analyze media messages and produce their own media based on analytical observations and a fundamental understanding of basic media literacy concepts. Coursework will include analysis of advertisements, television programs, video games, movies and news and will involve participation in a variety of roleplaying activities designed to stimulate various scenarios in the media industry.This course is suited to anyone interested in learning more about what goes into marketing and promotion or for those who want to better understand the persuasive techniques used in advertising. Interested students should be advised this is not a course in media bashing.The goal is for individuals to become more aware of (and resistant to) the seductive power of media messages. Prerequisite: None - 3 credits COM 111(C) Introduction to Electronic Media
Designed to introduce students in any area of study to the fundamentals of using electronic media to communicate information and ideas. Covers the use of the computer for multimedia presentation, digital image-manipulation, and digital sound. Specific skills covered are: writing to communicate, digitizing and editing sound, using the scanner, digitizing video, and interactive multimedia authoring. Through group and individual projects, students work with a specific area of interest to see how information changes as it passes through different media. A final project allows each student to apply course skills to the creation of an interactive multimedia CDROM. No prior computer experience is necessary. 3 credits. COM 112(C) Topics in Electronic Media
An in-depth exploration of a single topic in Electronic Media. Students work either together and independently in the research, design, and production of a relevant major media project within the class or in conjunction with another course. Please see the course booklet or the instructor for details on the current topic. [May be taken more than once.] 3 credits. COM 115 Introduction to Animation
Using a variety of traditional and computer animation techniques, students will explore the basics of two-dimensional animation: the relationship of sound and image, storyboarding, line and cell animation, and stop-action animation. We will study examples of animation from early-animated film to state-of-the-art 3-D computer animation. Projects will include flipbooks, short animation studies, and a final individual animation. No drawing or computer experience is necessary. 3 credits. COM 118(C) Media for the Web Introduces students to the fundamentals of preparing images, sound, and video for use on the World Wide Web.The course focuses on how specific software packages such as Photoshop, Sound Edit 16, and Premiere are used to prepare media for delivery on the web. Emphasis will be placed on the effective use of visual design and communication principles in conveying information. Coursework will include projects in digital sound, digital imaging, and digital video. 3 credits.
COM 122 Introduction to Radio Broadcasting A presentation of many facets of radio. Topics to be
covered include radio station management, programming, advertising,
the Federal Communications Commission, production techniques, and ontheair practices. COM 141 Practicum in Communication, Media, or Theater Arts This course is designed to provide students with opportunities for the enhancement of their course work in Communication, Media or Theater Arts.Through experience gaining practical skills, students will work directly with an instructor on the design, implementation, and practical aspects of project. Prerequisite: None. 1, 2, or 3 credits. COM 150(C) Public Speaking Introduces students to the necessary elements of informative and persuasive public speaking. The course includes performance analysis of speakers and major historical speeches.Course skills learned are useful in all forms of oral presentation in professional and academic settings. Students are required to attend one outside speaking performance, to deliver several speeches in class, and to participate in group discussion. Please note that this course replaces SPE 120 – Fundamentals of Speech.Students will not receive credit for both SPE 120 and COM 150. Prerequisite: None. 3 credits. COM 201(C) Electronic Media Seminar I This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue an area of electronic media beyond the introductory level. Over the semester, students will work independently on major media project of their choice, meeting regularly with the instructor, and occasionally as group to discuss topics of common interest.(May be taken more than once.) Prerequisite: COM 101, 111, or 112 - 3 credits. COM 202(C) Electronic Media Seminar II Continuation of COM 201, providing additional opportunity to work independently on major media projects supervised by the instructor and supported by weekly meetings with seminar group and individual meetings with the instructor. Two, 2½ hour studios per week - 3 credits. COM 204(C) Electronic Media Portfolio This course provides students with an opportunity to create major media project that integrates various aspects of Electronic Media and that demonstrates the student’s ability to work competently in the area.The creation of portfolio of work accomplished while in the program is an integral part of the course as well as an oral defense before Portfolio committee. Prerequistes: COM 201 and at least 21 credits of Electronic Media courses that may be taken concurrently. 4 credits. This course provides an introduction
to the concepts of three-dimensional
Provides students with a
solid understanding of the effective use of graphic design and communication
theory in Web design. Students will acquire skills in HTML and software
with an emphasis on visual design and communication
principles. Builds upon the technical and creative foundations
developed in ART 259 or COM 111. (same as ART 266.) Prerequisite:
ART 259 or COM 111. 3 credits .
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