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  • COMM-1023 Student Publications I (3 Credits)

    Examine procedures and problems associated with the student newspaper. Students are required to serve as staff members of the Sayre Southwestern Student Newspaper and work at prescribed periods under faculty supervision. Three credit hours.
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  • COMM-1033 Student Publication II (3 Credits)

    A continuation of Student Publications I with emphasis placed on leadership roles such as editor, copy editor, layout editor and art director. Course will require working on the staff of the student newspaper at prescribed periods as well as other time periods necessary for the publication. Three credit hours.
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  • COMM-1083 Intro Entertain & Comm Industr (3 Credits)

    This course will provide an overview of the Entertainment and Communication Industries and will be a required course for all communication majors. The course will provide a broad overview of the many types of careers available in the Entertainment and Communication Industries including Film, TV, Theatre, Live Entertainment, Streaming Content, TV News, Radio, Podcasting, Voice Talent, Print Journalism, Business Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media, Politics, Fundraising, Philanthropy, and others.
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    On Demand, Odd Years

  • COMM-1263 Intro to Theatre (3 Credits)

    Background, philosophy, and practices of theatre arts, the theory & practice of elementary principles of direction, acting, & stagecraft. All of the above will be applied to the study of American, British, & European plays representing major literary periods from classic to modern.
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  • COMM-1312 Basic Speech (2 Credits)

    A basic course in the communication skills involved in the use of speech as a social tool; informal speech, discussion, persuasion, informative speaking and platform presentation.
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  • COMM-1313 Intro Public Speaking (3 Credits)

    This course provides students with an in-depth analysis of public speaking. It includes a thorough examination of the theoretical framework of public speaking and requires students to put those theories into practice. Students will build critical thinking skills by constructing their own messages and evaluating those of others. This course is designed to heighten student's skills as well as increase their confidence as public speakers.
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  • COMM-2001 Indiv Study in Comm (1 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Communications for undergraduate students. Credit 1 semester hour.
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  • COMM-2002 Indiv Study in Comm (2 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Communications for undergraduate students. Credit 2 semester hours.
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  • COMM-2003 Indiv Study in Comm (3 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Communications for undergraduate students. Credit 3 semester hours.
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  • COMM-2004 Indiv Study in Comm (4 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Communications for undergraduate students. Credit 4 semester hours.
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  • COMM-2010 Sem in Communications (0 Credits)

    Group study of specified topic in Communication Arts for undergraduate students. Credit one to four semester hours.
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  • COMM-2011 Sem in Communications (1 Credits)

    Group study of a specified topic in Communication Arts for undergraduate students. Credit one semester hour.
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  • COMM-2012 Sem in Communications (2 Credits)

    Group study of specified topic in Communication Arts for undergraduate students. Credit two semester hours.
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  • COMM-2013 Sem in Communications (3 Credits)

    Group study of specified topic in Communication Arts for undergraduate students. Credit three semester hours.
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  • COMM-2014 Sem in Communications (4 Credits)

    Group study of specified topic in Communication Arts for undergraduate students. Credit four semester hours.
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  • COMM-2063 Voice and Diction (3 Credits)

    Study of vocal elements and phonetics. Emphasis on function of speech and on vocal musculature.
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  • COMM-2103 Intro to Mass Comm (3 Credits)

    Basic study of the nature and function of mass communication systems, their audiences, social impact, pressures, and regulations. This course surveys the vast landscape of mass communication industries and their impact on culture. The course promotes media literacy.
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    Fall Only, Even Years

  • COMM-2113 Writing for Mass Media (3 Credits)

    This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of convergence between mass media industries and the changing requirements of necessary skills for media journalists. Students will foster an understanding of the differences and similarities in journalistic styles between newspapers, magazines, public relations, radio, television, advertising and specialized media. The course explores the rights and responsibilities guaranteed by the First and Fourth Amendments.
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    Spring Only, Even Years

  • COMM-2123 Interpersonal Communic (3 Credits)

    The study of symbolic and nonverbal communication in dyadic settings.
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  • COMM-2213 News Gathering/Report (3 Credits)

    News gathering and writing for publication. Reporting beyond the inverted pyramid style. Prerequisite: COMM 2113.
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    COMM-2113 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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  • COMM-2223 Intro to Strat Comm (3 Credits)

    Introduction to Strategic Communication is a study of the development of strategic communication emphasizing advertising, marketing, public relations, organization communication, interpersonal communication, social media, and crisis communication using multimedia platforms. Strategic Communication develops objectives, strategies and tactics embracing organizational, cultural, and interpersonal leadership.
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  • COMM-2233 Communication Software Design (3 Credits)

    Course is designed to introduce students to the software they will use in other media production related courses. The course focuses on the most current and the most commonly used software in the communication fields such as Adobe Creative Suite which includes InDesign, Photoshop, Audition and Premier as well as new technology as it becomes available.
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    Odd Years

  • COMM-2363 Acting I (3 Credits)

    Introduction to basic principles of acting and development of basic acting techniques, training through lectures, class improvisations and script analysis.
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  • COMM-2763 Stagecraft (3 Credits)

    The construction, painting, rigging and handling of stage scenery and properties.
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    Fall Only, Odd Years

  • COMM-3013 Theatrical Make-Up (3 Credits)

    Study and implementation of the principles, skills, techniques, materials, and methods relevant to the selection, design, and application of stage make-up for varying dramatic genres and purposes. Includes 2 hours of lab.
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  • COMM-3023 Lighting and Sound (3 Credits)

    The course covers the principles of designing, mounting, and operating stage lighting applied to actual campus productions. Students in this course will light the student-directed plays developed in COMM 3263, Directing and Producing.
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    Spring Only, Odd Years

  • COMM-3043 Digital Storytelling (3 Credits)

    Course will introduce students to the concepts of collecting information in a variety of forms and using the information to communicate with a mass audience. Students can use course for various media fields including news and public relations. The major function of this course will be to produce online content for the university's digital newspaper.
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  • COMM-3063 American Film & Culture (3 Credits)

    This course is designed to understand the role and impact that the film industry has on American pop culture. Employing sociological theory to critically analyze films impact on cultural perceptions of race, gender, sexuality, class, occupations, life course and others. Students are encouraged to think critically about films ability to influence in leading and or reflecting American culture.
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  • COMM-3073 Persuasion (3 Credits)

    Exposure to several theories of persuasive communication. Practical assignments used to test theories and develop persuasive skills.
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    Fall Only, Odd Years

  • COMM-3113 News Editing (3 Credits)

    Problems of the editorial desk, including editing and proofreading, layout/design, headline writing, and basic desktop techniques.
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