Curriculum

An advanced survey of media history, theory, and analysis that examines the impact of communication technologies on U.S. society and global media culture. It also offers an overview of the development of the major media industries and professions, with a particular focus on journalism and public relations.

The Power of the Image: The objectives of this course are to help the student develop the photographic skills and insights necessary to create powerful images. The goal of the class is to prepare the student to work in the professional world of photography. Emphasis will be placed on making strong visual images and developing a photo essay. This process will encompass everything from preparation and research to the actual photography and the importance of editing. Abode software will be the post-production tools used in this class. In addition, discussions will examine the business of photography; the changing digital world; magazine work, and publishing. Students will also be encouraged to create a portfolio that will help them to work within the field.

A multimedia production course that is focused on delivering to students the tools and skills necessary to produce and manage digital content in the contemporary communications environment. The primary focus of this course is the production of video-based stories and projects. Students will develop, write, shoot, and edit productions in HD video. Projects will include both the construction of original stories and the coverage of live events. In this course, students will learn lighting, sound, cinematography, and editing as they engage with the world of digital communications.

Students in this course will learn of the social, historical and ethical issues that surround and evelop journalism focusing on the expansive impact of social media. These issues be examined and analyzed in connection to the professional world in which the students will enter. Through applied learning, the course will give students a foundation in engaing with digital tools that help shape the message needed to inform the mass audience. Students will produce, podcasts, blogs and use other forms of soical media to address these issues.

CM 503 examines ethical issues in strategic communication through the use of guidelines established by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Students will become familiar with ethical foundations and perspectives and apply those principles using case studies..

The focus of this course is the production and reporting of video-based stories. Students will learn the craft of story construction including how to research, shoot, light, report, narrate and edit productions in HD video.

An advanced course in media production. Topics are chosen based on the interests of the MACOMM cohort and in response to changes in the communication and media environment. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.

Students will produce a series of news magazine programs. Students will develop story content and format of shows including producing stories, anchoring broadcasts, and learning studio production.

Students will produce a live televised forum. Students are responsible for every aspect of this live event including research, format, and multimedia production.

Faculty-supervised placement with professional media outlet or communications company in student's area of interest.

An advanced course tailored to students' areas of interest in the communication field. The focus of the class is on acquiring skill sets specific to students' career interests and the latest developments within the industry.

Offers qualified students a supervised mentorship experience with a working professional or faculty member in the student's area of interest. Students are required to deliver public presentations of their completed portfolios.

The Power of the Image: The objectives of this course are to help the student develop the photographic skills and insights necessary to create powerful images. The goal of the class is to prepare the student to work in the professional world of photography. Emphasis will be placed on making strong visual images and developing a photo essay. This process will encompass everything from preparation and research to the actual photography and the importance of editing. Abode software will be the post-production tools used in this class. In addition, discussions will examine the business of photography; the changing digital world; magazine work, and publishing. Students will also be encouraged to create a portfolio that will help them to work within the field.

A multimedia production course that is focused on delivering to students the tools and skills necessary to produce and manage digital content in the contemporary communications environment. The primary focus of this course is the production of video-based stories and projects. Students will develop, write, shoot, and edit productions in HD video. Projects will include both the construction of original stories and the coverage of live events. In this course, students will learn lighting, sound, cinematography, and editing as they engage with the world of digital communications.

The focus of this course is the production and reporting of video-based stories. Students will learn the craft of story construction including how to research, shoot, light, report, narrate and edit productions in HD video.

Students will produce a series of news magazine programs. Students will develop story content and format of shows including producing stories, anchoring broadcasts, and learning studio production.

Students will produce a live televised forum. Students are responsible for every aspect of this live event including research, format, and multimedia production.

Offers qualified students a supervised mentorship experience with a working professional or faculty member in the student's area of interest. Students are required to deliver public presentations of their completed portfolios.

An advanced survey of media history, theory, and analysis that examines the impact of communication technologies on U.S. society and global media culture. It also offers an overview of the development of the major media industries and professions, with a particular focus on journalism and public relations.

Students in this course will learn of the social, historical and ethical issues that surround and evelop journalism focusing on the expansive impact of social media. These issues be examined and analyzed in connection to the professional world in which the students will enter. Through applied learning, the course will give students a foundation in engaing with digital tools that help shape the message needed to inform the mass audience. Students will produce, podcasts, blogs and use other forms of soical media to address these issues.

CM 503 examines ethical issues in strategic communication through the use of guidelines established by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Students will become familiar with ethical foundations and perspectives and apply those principles using case studies..

An advanced course in media production. Topics are chosen based on the interests of the MACOMM cohort and in response to changes in the communication and media environment. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.

Faculty-supervised placement with professional media outlet or communications company in student's area of interest.

An advanced course tailored to students' areas of interest in the communication field. The focus of the class is on acquiring skill sets specific to students' career interests and the latest developments within the industry.