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Analysis and understanding of the human communication process with attention to interpersonal and public applications. Includes interpersonal and group relationship experiences as well as public speaking. Strongly recommended within first 60 hours of any bachelor's degree program.

This course provides an introduction to communication studies with a focus on digital media. Students will identify the specific career pathways available to professionals as digital communication contractors, producers, and solution providers. Students will explore and summarize the essential skills necessary to develop and deliver digital media solutions as part of an overall communication strategy.

A seminar-style introduction to communication studies and its practical applications through giving voice to the stories of others.

Develops world changing communicators who are effective and ethical creators and consumers of public address both theoretically and practically.

Fundamental skills in multimedia technology are integrated through various approaches to non-fiction storytelling. Course includes education in basic page design, image manipulation, audio and video production.

This is a video production course focused on studio operations and field production. It is designed to give students the background and instruction they need to communicate using television equipment in group and individual productions. Class discussions, lectures, labs and hands-on projects will be used to teach the process and skills of production.

A practical course introducing the student to the operation of audio equipment, and a radio station. Projects are designed to acquaint the student with current radio station requirements. Included in the course is a survey of the major areas of radio history, technical information, program philosophies, regulations, and social effects.

Provides students with an understanding of communication encountered in various social settings, with an emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects. Students will gain an understanding of communication as it affects the individual in message construction, interpersonal interaction, group and organizational settings, public settings, cultural settings, and mediated communication settings. Students will examine the ethics of communication and prepare and deliver presentations.

Work in varied environments on projects aimed at communication activism, with individuals or groups to improve communication. Learn firsthand about responsibilities that accompany the gift of communication. May be taken up to three times, as long as the work is with different aspects of communication.

Students will identify the specific career pathways available to professionals as digital communication contractors, producers, and solution providers. Students will explore and summarize the essential skills necessary to develop and deliver digital media solutions as part of an overall communication strategy. Corequisite: COM-105.

Provides practical experience working for The Sojourn, in print and/or online. Requires attendance at weekly story assignment meetings. Graded on a CR/NC basis.

Provides practical experience for students working with on- or off-campus organizations in public relations capacity (e.g., event planning, fundraising, sports information, promotion). Graded on a C/NC basis.

Students will work in the on-air broadcasting of WIWU-FM. Responsibilities will include training, weekly staff meetings, a regular radio shift and various production activities.

Provides practical experience working in theatre program productions. Graded on a CR/NC basis.

Students will work in the production efforts of WIWU-TV and the Communication Division. These activities can include weekly programs such as Crossroads, Perspectives and Wildcat Week and can also include special events, athletics, and other production opportunities as announced.

A survey of the writing required in multimedia communication, including the web and broadcast news, social media, and marketing media. Practical application in gathering information and writing content for various outlets, both in theory and in practice. Requires some field work.

This course offers an overview and introduction to the understanding and appreciation of dramatic arts by examining foundations of drama, dramatic terminology, and dramatic works, as well as basic techniques of the theatre. Students will gain insight into the imaginative and creative process that makes up the art of theatre. Laboratory hours required.

In this course, students create a project to demonstrate storytelling techniques using core Adobe InDesign features and tools. Students will also collaboratively evaluate design aesthetics and technical execution. Corerquisite: COM-112

This course introduces students to the various development platforms and deliverable formats used to create digital media strategies. Students investigate solutions for email, mobile/web, social media, and blog messaging by using written communication, digital imagery, and video options. Students will also be introduced to proposal/project management techniques.

Addresses basic techniques of acting applied to creating contemporary characters, including imaginative, emotional, and sensory responsiveness to realistic dramatic situations. Develops appreciation for the craft of acting, and clear and motivated characters for stage and church worship. Primarily for Theatre majors and minors and related majors; nonmajors by permission from the professor or Division Chair.