COMM-ST 322      Oral Performance In Speech Communication
This course is designed to develop and strengthen oral communication for students pursuing careers in pre-law, media, human resources, and education as well as increase the skills of potential professional speakers. The student will learn to develop emotional, vocal, physical, and non-verbal skills through an investigation of poetry, prose, and non-fiction literature. Through the process of reading, studying, investigating, rehearsing, and performing literary and nonliterary works, the students will learn to pay particular attention to the voice embodied in a given text and the cultural and social context within which that voice speaks. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 110. Offered: Fall and Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 330      Introduction To Film Studies
The course is an introduction to the study of film as an art form and industrial practice. Students are introduced to the basic terms and concepts of film theory, including theories of film editing and mise-en-scene while becoming familiar with the basic ""canon"" of major films and directors that form the foundations for the academic field of film studies. Prerequisites: English 110. Offered: Spring and Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 331WI      Mass Media In America
Writing intensive. Social History of the development of mass media, radio, film and television, from Marconi's first experiments to the present. Emphasis placed on relationship of American culture and American media. Term paper required.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 339      Film Theory And Criticism
The course serves to locate the film medium within the study of human communication while developing an understanding of the effects of film on the individual and society with an emphasis on understanding the film medium as both an art form and a reflection of a social system with national, cultural & sub-cultural components. Term paper required. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 341      Rhetorical Theory And Criticism
An analysis of significant public discourse within the context of social protest and political rhetoric with attention to applying methods of communication criticism in evaluating the effectiveness of persuasive advocacy aimed at social change. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 341WI      Rhetorical Theory And Criticism
Writing intensive. An analysis of significant public discourse within the context of social protest and political rhetoric with attention to applying methods of communication criticism in evaluating the effectiveness of persuasive advocacy aimed at social change.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 343      Group Dynamics
A study of strategies and communication relationships unique to non-dyadic situations, with an emphasis on the integral structure of leadership, roles, norms and task functions. Discussion. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 344      Communication In Organizational Settings
An examination of the major elements of interpersonal, group, and oral communication competence essential to human interaction in organizational settings. The course focuses on developing communication competencies and increasing theoretical understanding of the communication process within the organizational context. COMM-ST 110 OR COM-ST 308. Offered: Fall/Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 344WI      Communication In Organizational Settings
An examination of the major elements of interpersonal, group, and oral communication competence essential to human interaction in organizational settings. The course focuses on developing communication competencies and increasing theoretical understanding.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 345P      Communication In Organizational Settings
An examination of the major elements of interpersonal, group, and oral communication competence essential to human interaction in organizational settings. The course focuses on developing communication competencies and increasing theoretical understanding of the communication process within the organizational context. prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 351WI      Fundamentals Of Writing For The Media
Writing intensive. Analysis of individual differences and common characteristics of copy for eye and ear, with emphasis on the application of both verbal and visual imagery in the process of communicating the writer's ideas and intentions. Weekly written assignments and critical analysis of the student's work.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 354      Introduction to Screenwriting
An introduction to the form and language of the motion picture screenplay. Students will learn to create a workable blueprint for a movie and undertake an in-depth examination of visual storytelling. This will include understanding the basics of dramatic structure, scene and sequence construction and the role of dialogue. Emphasis will be placed on students mastering the accepted movie industry format of the screenplay. They will also adapt a short story and revise it after giving and receiving feedback in small groups. Prerequisites: CommSt 230. Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 361      Broadcast Management
An analysis of the trends, patterns and methods of radio and television operations. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 308. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 363      Radio Production I
A study of the techniques of producing audio material for use in radio, in concerts, on film, on television and in the recording studio. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 371      Television Studio
A study of the principles and techniques of multi-camera television studio production, with emphasis on introducing and developing intermediate skills using professional broadcast equipment and real-time live production technologies. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 250 or COMM-ST 270. Offered: Spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 373      Intermediate Media Production
Emphasis on digital production and non-sync 16mm film. Students produce, direct and edit a significant narrative, documentary or experimental project. Lecture, discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 250 Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 376      History Of The Film Industry
A history of the development of the American film industry from 1900 to the end of the studio era. The course will stress such issues as studio production, censorship, the economics of production and the selling of mass culture through the film medium. Term paper required. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 377      Interpersonal Communication
An intensive analysis of the dimensions of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication designed to identify the philosophies and methods which underwrite effective human communication. Lecture and discussion. Offered: Fall and Spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 377WI      Interpersonal Communication
Writing intensive. An intensive analysis of the dimensions of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication designed to identify the philosophies and methods which underwrite effective human communication. Lecture and discussion.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 378      Computer-Mediated Communication
Examination of the nature of human communication on the Internet. Design function, content innovations of computer mediated communication discussed, with emphasis on technology as a means of interpersonal communication. Research, essays, and participation in online environment required. Prerequisite: None Offered: On demand
Credits: 3 hours
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