This course provides a survey of mass media and social media to introduce students to their effects on American culture, politics, economics, and technology, as well as current and projected future media professions and career paths, technologies, employers and their corporate cultures.
3.0 Credits

This course introduces students to the skills and concepts of basic video production, including shot composition, lighting, pre-production, production, post-production, and editing.
3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the study of film as an aesthetic, cultural and historical form. Students will acquire an historical understanding of American film production and a critical perspective from which to view contemporary film. Beginning with the silent films of the early 1900's and continuing through the films of the 2000's, this course will examine Hollywood cinema as an institution; its history, genres and work as both a cultural form and an industry.
3.0 Credits

An introduction to the historical, theoretical and practical implications of integrated marketing communications for organizations across delivery channels to a broad array of stakeholders. The course demonstrates how planning and coordinating communication with the public, media, employees, stockholders, and government through consistent public relations, advertising, sales, promotions, and information dissemination strengthens effectiveness, image, and reputation.
3.0 Credits

A survey course designed to create an awareness of the basic principles and skills of human communication. Students are introduced to the concepts and elements of the human communication process, from interpersonal, to small group, to public communication.
3.0 Credits

An introduction to developing effective skills for public speaking, including preparing and organizing the speech, content and delivery, and evaluating the speech.
3.0 Credits

The theory and practice of digital and print news production, including effective writing and reporting.
3.0 Credits

This course is designed to promote critical thinking and analysis in the area of mass communication. Students will learn the effects "popular music as mass communication" has on culture, politics, society and other media. By examining social trends and changes students will gain an understanding of how and why popular music promotes or reflects change.
3.0 Credits