COM 106\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Digital Media and Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Introduces students to production, design and project management environments for digital projects. Students will develop communication and design skills, with a an emphaisis on text-based communication and presentation of numeric data in textual and graphical modes. The class is writing-intensive. Students will be introduced to the processes of critiquing, revising and critically reflection on their own work.<\/p>\n
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COM 108\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Digital Media Production (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Introduces foundational design theory and basic skills needed to produce digital media in a variety of formats. Projects will be completed in graphic, video and interactive modes. Students will gain hands-on experience in digital media studios and production environments.<\/p>\n
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COM 112\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Photography and Imaging (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Explores concepts and techniques in digital photography and imagine.\u00a0 Builds and reinforces digital imaging skills including manipulation, light effects, scanning, color correction and special effects.\u00a0 Combines design theory and hands-on work, introducing basic aesthetic issues in photography and image manipulation and the ethical concerns associated with the medium.\u00a0 Students will generate a portfolio of images based on specific themes.\u00a0 Meets the General Education Art requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 206\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ethnographic Writing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Uses writing to explore cultures.\u00a0 Students will study the observation and research of human behavior and will do field writing, reflective writing, and formal reports.\u00a0 A semester-long ethnographic project, conducted by small teams, will be presented to the class.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ENG 101 or equivalent.<\/b><\/p>\n
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COM 213\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Animation and Vector Graphics (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Using a mix of theoretical and practical assignments, students will develop an understanding of the conceptual issues regarding digital vector-based animation, from scripts, storyboards and production of short animation sequences.\u00a0 Students are introduced to various software tools used to produce vector-based animation. Students will generate a portfolio of animations.<\/p>\n
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COM 216\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Media and Information in Society (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
An introduction to the impact of the mass and digital media on American society.\u00a0 Through study of communication theory and a comparison of broadcast to digital media, and creation of original digital media projects, students will explore the relevance of the emerging information technologies within various disciplines and their own lives. Meets General Education Humanities requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 219\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Video Game Design and Culture (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Students will relate game experiences, play games and build a game relating to their interests. Different game design frameworks will be discussed, analyzed and implemented. The course will cover table top games, serious games and gamification of different fields. Students will also complete a final project in which they will create a game mod using an existing game engine. Students will keep a game journal logging their experiences playing video games. Programmin experience and artistic ability are not required.<\/p>\n
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COM 242\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Video Production (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Covers the fundamentals of basic video and audio production. The student develops skills necessary to serve on production crews and operate a digital video camera by producing a variety of short video projects. Also covers the fundamentals of video production with emphasis on direction, and operation of associated field and studio equipment, developing the various skills necessary to produce quality video.<\/p>\n
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COM 260\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Web Site Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Explores various processes associated the development of Web sites, including planning, analysis, design, implementation and promotion. Introduces students to basic Web design skills and tools in the context of design principles.<\/p>\n
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COM 300\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oral Communication (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Designed to train students’ capacity for oral communication, this course emphasizes research, organization, and presentation of speeches which inform, persuade, and entertain. Delivery, style, and audience analysis will be stressed.\u00a0 Small group discussions will aid the students to interact with others, and to apply the theories and techniques of debating. Extemporaneous speeches are also required and evaluated by the group.<\/p>\n
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COM 302\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presentational Speaking (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Students will submit a proposal and present a paper just as they would at a professional technical communication conference.\u00a0 Public speaking skills will be augmented with the latest graphic presentation skills and software.\u00a0 Students will research, write, and organize a talk to either persuade or inform an audience of technical communication professionals.\u00a0 This course is designated for technical communication majors; others on a space available basis.\u00a0 Students may not receive credit for both COM 302 and COM 300.<\/p>\n
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COM 306\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Report Writing and Technical Communication (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Students will learn to communicate more effectively in a professional environment through ample practice with individual as well as group composed documents (i.e. memos, letters, instructions, proposals, and analytical reports) and the oral presentation of a formal report.\u00a0 Since the course is usually taught in a computer lab, word processing and computer graphics are used to enhance the reports. Meets Upper Division Writing.<\/p>\n
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COM 307\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Business Communications (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Business communication will give students preparation for effective writing in business and related fields.\u00a0 Because an understanding of persuasion is key to effective business communication, students will practice and master both audience and rhetorical analysis for all formal assignments, and the standards of formatting for various business documents.\u00a0 Specifically, students will write single and multiple audience routine and specialized correspondences using direct and indirect organization patterns, resumes and job letters, proposals, annotated bibliographies and multi-part research papers.\u00a0 Students will write graded and ungraded work individually and in teams, and part of the course will be devoted to self and team evaluation.\u00a0 A graded oral presentation will also be part of the class.\u00a0 Meets Upper Division Writing requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 308\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analytical & Research Writing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Students pursue a research project of their own design, using primary sources.\u00a0 Statistical and theoretical sources are analyzed in class and used in the research essay.\u00a0 Students keep a research log and practice a variety of research methods.\u00a0 Meets Upper Division Writing.<\/p>\n
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COM 310\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Technical Editing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
A study of the principles of editing and their application to a wide variety of documents.\u00a0 Students will complete two major projects, one in copyediting and one in comprehensive editing.\u00a0 For both projects, students work with documents and clients from off campus.\u00a0 Students edit many sample documents and review each other\u2019s work in class.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 COM 306 or equivalent.\u00a0 Cross listed with IDT 531.<\/p>\n
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COM 311\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Public Relations Writing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Designed to teach students the basic concepts of effective public relations writing and to give them a solid foundation in the use of multiple communication tools that are used in the public relations industry.\u00a0 The emphasis is on media techniques, preparation of materials, and the dissemination of them through appropriate channels.\u00a0 Meets Upper Division writing requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 316\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Media and Communication (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
The impact of the mass media (television, radio, journalism, film) upon American society is well\u2011documented.\u00a0 Emerging technologies (computer-mediated communication, cable video, satellite communications) will further change the ways in which we communicate.\u00a0 Through study of communication theory, survey of traditional and new media, and creation of original media projects, students will explore the relevance of the new technologies to their own disciplines. Meets new General Education Humanities requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 320\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Information Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Students will be exposed to the nature of visual language and how designers use and readers process such information.\u00a0 Theories and research that relate to visual communication will be covered. Students will analyze and evaluate selected readings and examples; and students will use modern desktop publishing techniques to design and produce printed material.\u00a0 Additionally, the theory of design of online material will be discussed with particular emphasis on publication of World Wide Web home pages.\u00a0 Projects will include home page design and publication.\u00a0 Concepts covered earlier in the course will be applied to computer screen design.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic computer skills.<\/p>\n
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COM 340\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Writing and Production in Digital Media (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Develops skills in writing, editing and producing digital media, including commercial Web, blogging and micro-blogging, video and audio scripting and non-linear texts. Emphasis on peer review, editing and revision. Exploration of current tools and techniques used for the production and distribution of digital media, including social networks, collaborative systems, and interactive platforms. Meets Upper Division Writing requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 342\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Field and Studio Video Production (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Covers the fundamentals of basic video and audio production.\u00a0 The student develops skills necessary to serve on production crews and operate a digital video camera.\u00a0 Also covers the fundamentals of video production with emphasis on direction, and operation of associated field equipment, developing the various skills necessary to produce quality video.<\/p>\n
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COM 350\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visual Thinking and Writing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Teaches students to think visually and convert complex concepts and processes into visual designs and models. Students work in stages beginning with writing assignments and make revisions leading to visualizations. Meets Upper Division Writing requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 353\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Newswriting (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Provides an introduction to the field of journalism. Students will participate in a group discussion about the newswriting process, from story ideas and development through to a close review of the final product.\u00a0 Students will develop story ideas and write articles suitable for publication.\u00a0\u00a0 Prerequisite: Any Upper Division writing course.<\/p>\n
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COM 360\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Product Design and Testing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
The only way to judge the usefulness of a document product or interface in the marketplace is by usability testing.\u00a0 Students will study various evaluation methodologies and practice the basics of test design and analysis for hypothetical or real products.\u00a0 Students will refine testing methodology and administration, in addition to understanding the factors affecting information and product quality.<\/p>\n
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COM 380\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Critical Perspectives on Digital Society (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Exposes students to a range of critical\/cultural theories and approaches to the study of new media, including those allied to medium theory, cultural studies, political economy of communication, ideological inquiry, globalization and commercialism. Students will explore multiple theorists\/theoretical positions in depth. Cross-listed with IDS 380<\/p>\n
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COM 400\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Software Documentation (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Explains how to write professional computer documentation, from writing a proposal, to gathering data, to designing a document and related visuals, to running a usability test on the material, to revising style and polishing the final reference.\u00a0 Discusses the nature of visual language and considers the utilization of modern desktop publishing techniques to develop communication ideas and transfer them onto the printed page. Student teams develop a software documentation package using the school’s desktop publishing hardware and software.\u00a0 Meets Upper Division Writing requirement.<\/p>\n
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COM 411\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Network Communications: Issues and Implications (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Examines the various facets of networked communication, including a survey of its history and emergence. An exploration of the social and collaborative nature of networded communication and key issues including copyright, intellectual property. \u00a0\u00a0Emphasis is placed on the nature of networks and on critical examination of the social, political, legal and educational aspects of networked communication.<\/p>\n
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COM 414\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Digital Graphic Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Designed to increase the student\u2019s ability to creatively design within the digital domain.\u00a0 Major topics include:\u00a0 essentials for successful digital design, color and color accuracy in the digital world, symmetric and asymmetric layout techniques, creative use of shapes and space, large file management techniques, theoretical and applied typography, professional production methods to increase workflow, and stereographic imagery.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 Basic Photoshop knowledge.<\/p>\n
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COM 416 \u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Digital Animation (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
This course builds on the design, layout, and basic animation features learned in previous courses by adding more advanced interactivity and user input as well as development of more complex 3D-like imagery and storyline techniques. Where the previous course focuses on object-oriented directed imagery and sound, this course involves more advanced scripting techniques to develop a vocabulary of concepts, skills, and aesthetic practices for producing more meaningful animation. The course blends direct technical instruction \u2014 including programming in ActionScript and server-side file and scripting access \u2014 with narrative and aesthetic development and discussion with the goal of moving past linear animation to more evolving and interactive animation practices.<\/p>\n
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COM 417\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visual Identity and Branding (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
A studio course in visual communication. Brand identity is the use of design to project a memorable graphic image of brands, services, corporations, institutions, organizations or other groups. Branding experiences include brand identity, promotion and advertising. The course will include logos, multiple design, and advertising applications with coordinated visual elements. Prerequisite: COM 320<\/p>\n
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COM 418\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Media Theory and Digital Culture<\/b><\/p>\n
Studies the meaning of \u201cNew Media\u201d and its influence on culture. Through readings, discussions, analysis of cultural artifacts as well as a longer hands-on project, we will reveal the underlying ideas of our digital historical moment. As we analyze various modes of representation, we will investigate the impact electronic media have had on society and explore it implications for activities such as online learning and education. Using a series writings by pioneers in new media theory, we will place our current 21st<\/sup> century culture in a larger framework of established theoretical perspectives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COM 419 (4) Video Game Design Studio<\/b><\/p>\n Students will apply video game industry frameworks to build and \u201cgamify\u201d information products in areas such as health care, network security and journalism. Students will learn skills related to game creation that can be used in real world settings to design and market a full-featured product. Programming and design skills common to the video game industry will be covered. The students will be expected to engage in teamwork, promotion of their game, creation of their game\u2019s assets and engagement into the video game industry. <\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n COM 460\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Web Site Design (4)<\/b><\/p>\n This course builds on the design, layout, and development principles learned in previous courses by teaching students to approach web site design and structure in a new way.\u00a0 Where previous courses focus on designing the front end of a static web site, COM 460 focuses on developing the back end of a dynamic web site.\u00a0 Students will produce an interactive commercial web site, incorporating specific data structures, web elements, and web technologies, while employing the design principles learned in previous courses.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 COM 420.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COM 490\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Topics in Communications (Variable 1-4)<\/b><\/p>\n An in\u2011depth treatment of a selected topic not normally treated extensively in other communication courses.\u00a0 The subject matter will be related to current trends in communication.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COM 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study (Variable 1-4)<\/b><\/p>\n Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0 The student is required to submit a written proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational goals, method of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned. Prerequisites:\u00a0 Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.\u00a0 Standard grading or S\/U option at discretion of faculty supervisor.\u00a0 Options must be chosen no later than last day to add\/drop.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COM 492\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Media Internship (Variable 2\u20118)<\/b><\/p>\n A professional experience designed to provide exposure to the field of digital media design and communication. Students either work on or off campus under the direction of a qualified digital media professional. Permission of program faculty and internship sponsor required.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COM 495\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Senior Practicum in Communication (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Integrates academic and practical experience by placing students in an industrial, corporate or professional writing setting.\u00a0 Students will choose clients in various businesses and industries, and they will work either on and off site in completing their major projects.\u00a0 As students work through the documentation process, they will be given detailed classroom instruction about writing and editing in the corporate culture.\u00a0 This course is designed as a one semester practicum where students will meet with the instructor in the classroom and with their clients on a weekly basis. 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