May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. Seminar for students interested in research, discussion, and observation of special topics in speech. In addition, course content will satisfy one Honors Program learning outcome.

Emphasis on listening techniques, preparation, and delivery techniques for extemporaneous speaking. Through a series of workshops and classes, students will develop a toolkit encompassing basic graphic representation, interpretation of scale and perspective. Principles of oral communication common to speaking and listening. Students develop skills to put the communication principles to work. Subsequently, they will seek employment as photographers, filmmaker/cinematographers, scriptwriters, media producers, broadcasters, newspaper reporters, studio technicians, instructional media specialists, video and audio engineers, copy writers, media directors, actors, production media specialists and sales or marketing managers.Students explore a range of communication concepts and topics from interpersonal communication, to small group communication, to public speaking.

Those transferring to upper division colleges will major in audio-visual technology, film and photography, technical communications, radio and TV broadcasting, journalism, graphic reproduction, acting and advertising. Graduates entering the job market after earning their Associate’s degree may seek employment as production assistants, educational media technicians, media sales representatives, writers, on-air personalities and photographers, as well videographers, cinematographers, editors and news personnel. The program aims, to prepare graduates for immediate employment in a number of communications-related occupations, as well as for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs. Communications courses emphasize acquisition of both technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge.

Recognize diverse forms of media expression.Ĭommunications and Media Arts offers both theoretical and practically oriented course offerings in audio and video production, photography, film, acting and various types of communication.

Communicate information effectively, through written, aural, and/or visual modes.Conduct and utilize original media research based upon qualitative and quantitative methods.Produce a project specifically highlighting one or more media methods/theories.Demonstrate fundamental levels of production terms and definitions.Discuss the history of communication mediums, how they have evolved and changed over time and, where they may be trending in the future.

Fundamentals of communication class