Media Communications

An introduction to mass media, its influences on society, and the business of mass media. Includes study of the Internet, digital media, digital gaming, sound recording, broadcast, and print media. The business of mass media includes advertising, public relations, and media economics, along with ethical expression. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010 or equivalent.

Students build skills in writing for a variety of media and purposes: print, digital, and broadcast media. Students explore the applications of written communication. Ethical and legal issues are applied to an analysis of various forms of media writing, including, but not limited to, print, digital, broadcast, public relations, and advertising. Prerequisite ENGL 1010.

An analysis class to help students better understand rhetorical principles in everyday use. Several rhetorical theories, both classical and contemporary, will be explored through the lens of media and politics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.

Independent study in Media Communications

An introduction to film, including its artistic, cultural, technological, and historical development and impact from 1900 to 1950. Eight to ten films will be viewed. Students may be required to attend films at commercial venues or rent videos. Some films will contain graphic depiction of adult themes and attitudes. Writing in content area. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: ENGL 1020.

An introduction to film, including its artistic, cultural, technological, and historical development and impact from 1950 to present. Eight to ten films will be viewed. Students may be required to attend films at commercial venue or rent videos. Some films will contain graphic depiction of adult themes and attitudes. Writing in content area. Upper-level course. Prerequisite: ENGL 1020.

Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Journalism/Technical Writing, Public Relations Internship. Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Journalism/Technical Writing, Public Relations Internship. Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Journalism/Technical Writing, Public Relations Internship. Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.

Journalism/Technical Writing, Public Relations Internship. Practical work experience under the guidance of an on-the-site work supervisor.