Courses
CM 101 INTRO TO MEDIA CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to media technology, examining the impact of radio, television, newspapers, still photography, film, and the computer on the human condition. Trains the student to be a perceptive consumer of contemporary mass media by exploring how each medium codifies reality. Readings, screenings, and written assignments required.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CM 102 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA PRODUCTION 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to a wide ranging study of multimedia production. Students will learn audio and video production techniques and create media for online distribution.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CM 121 HISTORY OF FILM I 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to the historical development of filmmaking from 1895 to 1945, highlighting the evolution of the film as a means of expression. Films from the past are shown at each class meeting followed by a discussion of several aspects of the film. Prerequisite: Take CM 101 or MS 101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 122 HISTORY OF FILM II 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the history of motion pictures from 1945 to 1975, including extensive screening of classic films. Readings, screenings, and written assignments required. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite: Take CM-101 or MS-101;
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 123 HISTORY OF FILM III 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the history of motion pictures from 1975 to the present, including extensive screening of classic and contemporary films. Readings, screenings, and written assignments required. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite: TAKE CM-101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 124 HISTORY OF BROADCASTING 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the history of radio and television broadcasting, including financing of research, technological developments, regulation, structure of genres, the social context and values of programs, legal and political implications of national and international broadcasting, and the effect on cultural identity and national sovereignty. Prerequisite: Take CM-101 or MS-101;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CM 125 HISTORY OF JOURNALISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates the social history of American journalism from the penny press to the World Wide Web, including technological developments in news gathering and delivery, regulation and consolidation of the press, social and political implications of coverage, effects of changes in literacy and society, comparisons with other models, and trends toward globalization. Prerequisite: Take CM-101 or MS-101;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CM 126 HISTORY OF ADVERTISING & PR 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides a critical overview of the history, purpose, and various methods related to advertising and public relations. Students analyze the semantic and syntactic properties of ads and public relations campaigns from the consumer point of view with special emphasis on how they communicate persuasively. Readings, screenings, and written assignments required. Prerequisite: Take CM-101 or MS-101;
Offered: All Semesters All Years
EX 101 INTRO PERSONAL FITNESS & CONDITIONING 1.0 Credit(s)
This course provides instruction in proper performance of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular type exercise for promoting personal health and fitness. Students will learn and become competent at performing conditioning exercises safely while utilizing bodyweight, machines and other equipment. Proper body alignment, coordination, and movement proficiency will be emphasized. This course is intended for students pursuing a degree in exercise science. Prerequisite: EX major, EX 100
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
ENG 109 INTRO TO ACADEMIC WRITING 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FS 103 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MU 104 FROM BRAHMS TO BERNSTEIN 3.0 Credit(s)
Highlights of this course include exciting pieces by Romantic and twentieth-century composers from 1825 to the present. These composers created music that reflects the various cultures in which they lived, but additionally shows inspiring creativity, individuality, and uniqueness in an everchanging world.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
THR 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE 3.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of Introduction to Theatre is to increase students' understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical art form. Readings and lectures will focus on the elements of theatrical practice, artists, and innovators of theatre throughout history and on the theatre's development as an art form and a social phenomenon. Participation in class forum discussions and sharing of critiques and short reports will offer avenues to explore students' individual theatrical interests, and attendance at theatrical events will offer firsthand experience in theatre arts.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
THR 102 BLACKBOX PRODUCTION 1.0 Credit(s)
Participation in TheatreFest, improve, and other approved student-driven theatrical activities. All events are overseen by the Director of Theatre.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
THR 103 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION 1.0 Credit(s)
Participation in the spring mainstage musical in one of the areas of theatrical discipline. All events are overseen by the Director of Theatre.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department