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345 Media Writing
This advanced course challenges students to understand and apply the multiple forms of writing found in various media outlets including print, electronic, and new media. With an emphasis on convergence and writing, students will workshop and produce various styles and formats commonly used in today’s media. (3 credits)
350 Production Practicum
This course gives students the opportunity to practice a craft in a working environment on campus. Practical experience is gained by working on the production of the school newspaper, the school play, or a film/video project. This course may be repeated up to three times for class credit. Student must have instructor’s approval before adding. (1 credits)
360 Advanced Film and Media Production
This course advances the techniques of visual media production in the film and television media, including production planning, lighting, shooting, audio, directing, and editing. Students participate in various individual and group projects, and lab time. (3 credits) (Formerly COM 261)
365 Production Design
This course studies the technical elements of film and theater design. The concept of mise-en- scene will be explored as students study the principles and techniques involved in set design, property creation, costuming, lighting, and sound. (3 credits)
370 Directing
This course focuses on the craft of directing and its unique relationship with the actor and the script. Students will learn key concepts, such as communicating their vision, trusting their intuition, casting the right actor, and handling pressure on the set or stage. Through discussions, exercises, and practical presentations, students will learn how to become effective directors. Prerequisite: COM 260. (3 credits)
375 Script Writing
This course explores the key elements of writing scripts, including story structure, character development, and dialogue construction. Students will workshop and develop a script for a short film or a one-act play during the course. The course will also investigate the benefits and challenges of truthful storytelling from a Christian perspective. (3 credits)
385- Special Topics in Communication
395 These courses will cover a variety of topics that are not studied in depth in other departmental
courses. Topics will be chosen according to student interest and instructor expertise. (1-3 credits)
450 Field Experience
The student will undertake an internship with a direct connection to communication studies. This course is an internship for one semester in an off-campus location that provides students with real-life experience in applying their communication major. Students may also be required to regularly meet (at the discretion of the overseeing professor) with professors and/or other
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