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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course takes a theoretical approach to the practice and study of communication within organizational settings, including the study of classical theories, human relations theories, human resources theories, and system theories. The most common organizational communication variables are reviewed (e.g., organizational structure, gender and cultural roles, conflict, power, and managerial leadership style). Applying the principles of theories and the contextual impact of the variables will provide students with a repertoire of useful analytic tools for describing, analyzing, critiquing, and improving organizational communication. Prerequisite: Completion of CO/M 1030 or CO/M 1040. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to interviewing concepts through the process of interpersonal communication. How to structure the interview and develop questions for both informational and persuasive interviews will be emphasized. Students study and apply interview techniques, including styles, accurate note-taking, the process of re-telling people's stories, and active listening. Students will analyze live and taped interviews and impart information through interviewing in both private and public situations. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on developing long-form documentaries. Skills developed in previous television courses are amplified, enhanced, and refined through the development of ideas, storytelling, and a greater sophistication in all areas of electronic field production. Prerequisite: CO/M 2465. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a concentrated study of the various types of broadcast speech and performance. Improving the speaking marking and reading copy, phinetics of vocal sound and formation, and interviewing skills used for audiio and video purposes is emphasized. Pratical application of performance is stressed, including playing to the microphone and performing before a camera. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to develop the students' skills in using a single camera for television field production. The course is an overview of various field production scenarios with emphasis placed on the use of the camera, lighting, sound, and nonlinear editing techniques. This is a field-based course in which students will be required to shoot television productions outside of the traditional classroom setting. (1 lect., 4 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the video editing process. The course focuses on teaching students the process of postproduction in the television and film industry. Video editing software is used to prepare students for the basic process of storytelling, introducing techniques in video, audio, graphics and effects editing. The psychological and emotional effects of editing on the overall story are discussed. Classes are supplemented with individual consultations at the computer. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce students to the preproduction, production, and postproduction process of creating a moving image. The course focuses on the basic skills of a production crew including on-set experience along with hands-on-training of the nuts-and-bolts aspects of filmmaking. Basic postproduction skills include using digital editing software that incorporates shot/reverse, spatial, graphics, parallel, temporal, rhythmic, continuity and transition editing techniques into the student's work. The student will demonstrate the role of each key member in a production crew. (3 lect. 2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is an advanced exploration of the art of filmmaking. Students hone their skills by preparing a number of scenes for in-class presentations. Film Production II is designed to build upon basic skills learned in Film Production I. Students apply advanced techniques in the art of the preproduction, production, and postproduction process including advanced on-set experience along with hands-on-training in all aspects of filmmaking. Film Production II students experience advanced training in various film crew jobs that continue to develop their ability to work on a large production. Advanced postproduction skills include using digital editing software integrating advanced techniques in shot/reverse editing, spatial, graphics, parallel, temporal, rhythmic, continuity, and transition editing techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of CO/M 2457. (3 lect. 2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the language and craft of film directing. Students apply techniques to communicate and collaborate effectively with their actors and crew. Students demonstrate unique ways that a director approaches visual storytelling and how the director manages the task of staging scenes, and moving actors within the frame. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course is designed to build upon the radio student's basic knowledge of on-air reporting of news and feature stories. Emphasis is placed on spelling, accuracy, radio reporting techniques, AP (Associated Press) style, and news judgment. Students will write, produce, and broadcast a weekly news program to be aired on Rustler Radio. Prerequisite: Completion of CO/M 2170. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available