DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

2013-2014

COMMUNICATION ARTS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Faculty

Web Drake (2008). Associate Professor of Communication

Arts, Department Chair, and Director of Debate. B.A.,

Mississippi College; M.A., University of North Texas;

Ph.D., Louisiana State University; Additional study,

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Steve Beverly (1993). Associate Professor of Communication

Arts. B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Auburn University.

Ashley Blair (1999). Assistant Professor of Communication

Arts. B.A., Union University; M.A., University of Memphis.

Chris Blair (1997). Professor of Communication Arts and

Coordinator of DMS. B.A., Union University; M.A. and

Ph.D., University of Memphis.

David Burke (1986). Professor of Theatre and Director

of the Theatre. B.S.A., Houston Baptist College; M.F.A.,

University of Houston.

John Klonowski (2013). Visiting Assistant Professor of

Theatre. B.A., Lewis University; M.F.A., University of

California Davis.

Instructional Staff

Raymond H. Eaton (2009) Broadcasting Technician.

M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.M., Freed-

Hardeman University.

Staff

Pam Whitnell (2011) Academic Secretary—

Communication Arts. B.S., Middle Tennessee University;

M.B.A., Union University.

Mission Statement

Students majoring in communication arts will, in

their area of concentration, understand the theories,

principles, and history of communicating arts; demonstrate

competency in written, oral, and visual communication

skills; and demonstrate knowledge of the impact on society.

Curriculum

The Department offers a wide range of courses

designed to meet the complex and significant theoretical

and communication skill requirements in its respective

professional fields.

The Department is affiliated with several organizations

and programs that enhance student learning: the Los

Angeles Film Studies Center, American Studies Program,

Washington Journalism Center, the International Public

Debate Association, the Public Relations Student

Society of America, the Radio-Television News Directors

Association and the International Digital Media and Arts

Association. Faculty encourage participation in regional

and national conferences.

Theatre students audition at the Tennessee Theatre Arts

Conference and the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

I. Major in Broadcast Journalism—42 hours

A. Major Requirements: COM 120, 121, 220, 230,

236, 245, 328, 351, 352, 406, 430—33 hours

B. Professional Electives—Select 9 hours from:

COM 320, 323, 326, 327, 336, 343, 347, 407, 487

II. Major in Communication Studies —48 hours

A. Major Requirements: COM 112, 121, 242, 355,

430—15 hours

B. Professional Electives—33 hours

1. Select one upper level course from each of

the following areas: journalism, media, public

relations, speech and theater—15 hours

2. Select 18 hours of upper level COM courses

III. Digital Media Studies Major

A. Core requirements for all emphases—39 hours

1. ART 120, 221, 345, 348; DMS 190

2. COM 220, 320, 327, 365

3. CSC 115 (or 105 and 106), 200, 360, 351

4. DMS 490

B. Communication Arts Emphasis requirements–24 hours

1. COM 121, 323, 329, 430; MKT 328

2. Select 9 hours: COM 120, 230, 236, 325, 328,

355, 360, 410, 423, 483; MKT 424.

C. Art Emphasis (32 hours) and Computer Science

Emphasis (25 hours)

See respective departments for details.

IV. Major in Journalism—42 hours

A. Major Requirements: COM 120, 121, 220, 236, 322,

351, 352, 355, 409 (3 hrs), 415, 430, 451—36 hours

B. Professional Electives—Select 6 hours from: COM

320, 323, 326, 327, 336, 360, 343, 347, 407, 487.

V. Major in Media Communications—45 hours

A. Major Requirements: COM 120, 220, 230, 245,

360, 327, 329, 410, 430—27 hours

B. Professional Electives—18 hours

1. Select 6 hours from: COM 320, 328, 355

2. Select 3 hours from: COM 301, 338

3. Select 9 hours from: COM 399 (repeatable 3

times), 485, 486

VI. Major in Public Relations—42 hours

A. Professional Core: COM 120, 121, 220, 351,

430—15 hours

B. Major Requirements: COM 322, 323, 343, 355,

360, 409(3 hours), 415, 423—24 hours

C. Professional Electives—Select 3 hours from:

COM 236, 320, 329, 488

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VII. Major in Speech—48 hours

A. COM 112, 211, 218, 235, and 242—15 hours

B. COM 311, 355, 416, and 417 – 12 hours

C. Select 21 hours from the following: COM

170(x2), 240, 245, 270(x2), 299(x3), 312, 320,

325, 370(x2), 399 (1 hr. x 3), 470(x2), BLAW

421, CHR 363, PHL 345

VIII. Major in Theatre—42 hours

A. COM 112, 123, 211, 240, and 242—15 hours

B. COM 311, 330, 341, 342, 345, 350, 355, and

412—24 hours

C. Select one: COM 301, 302, 312, or 399—3 hours

IX. Major in Theatre and Speech with Teacher Licensure

(Grades K-12)

A. Major requirements—39 hours

1. COM 112, 123, 211, 218,235, 240—18 hours

2. COM 311, 312,330, 341, 342, 412, 417—21 hours

B. Required Minor in Professional Education—33 hours

1. EDU 150, 250, 326, 426, 435; PSY 213, 318;

SE 225

2. Completion of the applicable portions of the

Praxis II series.

3. For additional information, see the Assistant

Dean for Teacher Education and Accreditation.

IX. Minor in Advertising—21 hours

A. COM 121, 216, 314, 329, 414—15 hours

B. MKT 328, 330—6 hours

X. Minor in Broadcast Journalism—21 hours

A. Requirements: COM 120, 121, 220, 236, 352—15

hours

B. Select 6 hours (to include 3 upper level) from:

COM 230, 245, 347, 406, 415, 451

XI. Minor in Communication Studies – 21 hours

A. Select 12 hours of COM courses (any level)

B. Select 9 hours of upper level COM courses

XII. Minor in Film Studies—18 or 22 hours

A. Required for both Tracks: COM 328—3 hours

B. Track One —15 hours

1. Required: COM 338, CHR 348—6 hours

2. Select 3: COM 301, 438; ENG 311; PHL 448;

PSC 300

C. Track Two—19 hours

1. Select 3 hours: CHR 348; COM 301, 338, 438;

ENG 311, PHL 448; PSC 300.

2. Admission to Los Angeles Film Studies

Center: Check with the Communication Arts

Department, the Institute for International

and Intercultural Studies for details or

lafsc.bestsemester.com.

XIII. Minor in Journalism—21 hours

A. COM 120, 121, 236, 351, 409(3 hours), 415—18

hours

B. Select one from: COM 230, 322, 407, 451—3

hours

XIV. Minor in Media Communications—21 hours

A. Select 15 hours from: COM 120, 220, 230, 245,

327, 360, 410

B. Select 3 hours from: COM 320, 328, 355

C. COM 399

XV. Minor in Photojournalism—18 hours

A. Required courses: COM 121*, 236*, 326, 336, 346,

426

*Students whose major requires COM 121, 236* may substi-

tute with courses from: ART 232; COM 360, 327, 481.

XVI. Minor in Public Relations—21 hours

A. COM 120, 121—6 hours

B. COM 323, 343, 355, 360, 423—15 hours

XVII. Minor in Speech—21 hours

A. COM 112, 211, 218, 235, 417—15 hours

B. Select 6 hours from: COM 170, 270, 299, 311,

320, 325, 370, 399, 416, 470, BLAW 421

XVIII. Minor in Theatre—21 hours

A. COM 123, 211, 240, 412; COM 112 or 235—15

hours

B. Select 2 from: COM 301, 311, 317, 330, 341, 342,

345, 350—6 hours

Student Organizations

Alpha Psi Omega is the national honorary dramatic

fraternity. Beta Mu chapter sponsors Campus Day

activities, coffee house presentations, and a variety of

other events as time and personnel allow. Membership is

based on attainment in theatre.

The Union University chapter of The American

Advertising Federation is open to all students interested

in advertising. Members have an opportunity to network

with professionals, participation in the National Student

Advertising Competition and compete for paid, national-

level internships. Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor

society associated with Union as well as the Federation,

recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in

advertising studies.

The Digital Media Studies Society, open to all major

emphases of DMS, exists to raise the awareness of the new

fields, to showcase student work, and to make connections

with the professional world.

The National Broadcasting Society–Alpha Epsilon

Rho, is a student and professional society of over eighty-

five chapters on college, university, community college

and high school campuses. Through the years, NBS–

AERho has had as its purpose the goal of encouraging

and rewarding scholarship and accomplishment among

students of broadcasting, establishing meaningful

communication between student and professional

broadcasters and fostering integrity in the use of the

powerful instruments of radio, television, film, cable and

its many associated business industries.

The Public Relations Student Society of America

(PRSSA) is open to all students interested in the public

relations profession and society activities, determined and

planned by students under the direction of a faculty advisor,

usually relate to the practice of public relations, planning a

PR career or acquiring the skills needed in public relations.

The Union Broadcasting System (UBS) exists

for students interested in the broadcasting. UBS is a

student chapter of the Radio-Television News Directors

Association. UBS produces news programming and

documentaries for public TV, the live daily news

program Jackson 24/7, Union’s basketball games and

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the NAIA women’s national tournament. UBS provides

opportunities for students to strengthen contacts with

professionals in the industry.

The Union Debate Team is open to all students and

competes four or five times a semester in the International

Public Debate Association. Membership is based on an

interview with the team’s director.

The Union Film Society seeks to increase interest

in and understanding the art and process of filmmaking

through a variety of experiences, including film screenings,

filmmaking seminars and film projects.

Course Offerings in

Communication Arts (COM)

( ) Hours Credit; F–Fall, W–Winter; S–Spring; Su–Summer

112. Public Communication (3) F, W, S, Su

An oral communication skills course that emphasizes

organizing thoughts, adapting messages to specific

audiences, using language correctly, delivering messages

verbally and nonverbally with confidence, and active

listening and evaluation skills.

120. Mass Media (3) F, S

Functions, responsibilities, and influence of various mass

communication media. Students review the economic,

technical, historical, regulatory, and sociological

aspects of radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines,

books, advertising, and public relations and are offered

opportunities for telephone conferences with significant

media figures.

121. Writing Across Media Platforms (3) F,S

Introduction to news writing skills for the beginning media

student to understand the differences and similarities of

writing for print and broadcast media.

123. Introduction to Theatre and Film (3) F—Even Years

An introductory study of the techniques of theatre and

film, designed as a foundational study to make play and

movie going more meaningful and better appreciated.

205. Sport Media (3) S

Reciprocal credit: PEWS 205. See PEWS 205 for course

description.

211. Voice and Diction (3) F—Even Years

Study and development of the voice with exercises

in articulation and pronunciation. Seeks to evaluate

vocal weaknesses and provide students with the tools to

improve their voices. A special unit emphasizes improving

regionalisms and southern dialect.

218. Argumentation and Debate (3) F

An oral communication class that seeks to assist the

student in developing a critical mind and verbal acumen

through researching, analyzing, and developing sound

arguments for and rebuttals to various issues; and viewing

and participating in various forms of educational debate.

Includes parliamentary procedure.

220. Digital Storytelling (3) F,S

An introductory course to visual storytelling using a variety

of digital media. Students will learn to create and deliver

compelling and emotionally engaging narratives for a

variety of purposes, combining video, still images, audio

and interactivity.

230. Television Production (3) F

Overview of the elements of production: cameras, sound,

lighting, and videotape recording using a switcher.

Students work with these in producing television programs.

235. Interpersonal Communication (3) F, W, S, Su

Identify communication problems in interpersonal

relationships including ethical communication, self-

disclosure, perception, interviewing, conflict management,

verbal and nonverbal communication. The student will

exhibit competent language skills through oral reports,

working in dyads and small groups, and class simulations.

236. Digital Photography (3) F, S

The basics of seeing a story-telling photograph and

learning to apply the basics of photography to help

communicate a message. Emphasis will be placed on setting

high standards of visual integrity and communication

ethics and on developing an understanding of the role of

photojournalism in shaping and reflecting contemporary

society. The history of photojournalism, current trends, and

the varied challenges found in this field will be explored.

240. Acting Theory and Technique (3) S—Odd Years

Prerequisite: COM 123.

Various acting theories and practices with emphasis

on exercises in physical training, vocal reproduction,

character projection, and the aesthetics of acting.

242. Communication Theory (3) F

The major theories, models, and conceptualizations of

communication are covered.

245. Broadcast Performance (3) S

Development of professional vocal, visual, personality,

and performance skills by use of simulated newscasts,

interviews, and script narrations.

299. Practicum (1) F, W, S, Su

Practical hands-on experience in journalism, public

relations, advertising, speech, or theatre. Students

work with a faculty member on specific projects that

will enhance their knowledge and expertise in their

concentration. May be taken three times.

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301. Symbolism in Theatre and Film (3) S—Even Years

This course explores the subtle uses of symbolism in

presenting subtextual messages. Students view and analyze

a variety of films and taped theatre productions.

302. The Films of Peter Weir (3) S

This class will strive to examine the overall perspective,

position, and point of view of the content and images as

well as the vision and values within Peter Weir’s body of

work.

305. Drama (3) F

Prerequisite: ENG 201 and 202. Reciprocal credit: ENG

305. See ENG 305 for description.

311. Oral Interpretation of Literature (3) S—Odd Years

Analysis, adoption, and staging of various literary genres

for solo and ensemble performance including techniques

for Reader’s Theatre staging and performances before an

audience.

312. Creative Writing (3) F, S

Prerequisites: ENG 201 and 202. Reciprocal credit: ENG

312. See ENG 312 for description.

314. Advertising Copywriting (3)

Prerequisite: COM 121.

Explores the strategies and techniques of writing advertising

copy for print, outdoor, radio and television media.

317. Technical Theatre (3) Fall-Even Years

Design, installation and use of stage lighting, sound, and

other technical elements of theatre productions

318. Advanced Composition (3) S; W—As Needed

Prerequisite: ENG 201 and 202. Reciprocal credit: ENG

318. See ENG 318 for description.

320. Organizational Communication (3) S

Organizational structure, communication networks, and

employer-employee relationships. Emphasis: conducting

interviews and performance appraisals, decision-making

strategies, ethics, team-building, and the communication

audit.

322. Copy Editing and Publication Layout (3) F

Principles of editing copy for newspapers and magazines,

writing headlines, and using type, photography, and

graphics in layout and design for print news media.

323. Principles of Public Relations (3) F

Introduction to principles, practices, context, and structure

of public relations examining both the process and its

implementation in business, industry, and institutions.

325. Communication Training and Development (3) S

An interactive experience emphasizing the process

by which organizations help managers and employees

improve performance and increase job satisfaction.

326. Social Documentary S

Prerequisite: COM 336

Social documentary photojournalism is an attempt to

bear witness, to bring attention, and to advocate. At its

best, it tries also to communicate something a concerned

and informed photographer felt when he/she released the

camera's shutter. Social documentary photojournalism

communicates through a complex distillation of visual

truth and interpretation. This course will take a close look

at work that has made an impact on its audiences and at

the photographers who produced it. Technical proficiency

and visual awareness will continue to broaden.

327. Interactive Media (3) F

Prerequisite: COM 220.

Project-based approach toward developing skills in the

creation of interactive media using industry standard

software, interactive design theories, needs assessment,

and project management procedures.

328. Media Effects and Criticism (3) F

Prerequisites: ART 210 and either ENG 201 or ENG 202.

An introduction to the scholarly aesthetic analysis and

study of media teaching students the critical skills involved

in the understanding and interpretation of media messages.

Includes a foundational study of the forms, functions, and

history of media arts to develop appreciation and skill in

analysis.

329. Principles of Advertising (3) F

An overview of the field of advertising, including its

history in the United States, advertising as a business,

current career opportunities in the field, and past and

current trends in both traditional and new media.

330. Theatre Production (3) F—Odd Years

Prerequisite: COM 123.

Fundamentals of successful stage production and

technique: directing, acting, and rehearsing; organization;

play choice and casting; and scenery, costuming, makeup,

and lighting.

336. Advanced Digital Photography (3) F, W, S

Prerequisite: COM 236.

Course will broaden proficiency and visual awareness in

the articulation of ideas through learning how to "see"

light, capturing the moment, documentary photography,

portraiture, fashion, food, architecture, advertising, and

sports. It will also stress exploring a fresh view of the

commonplace, maintaining high standards of visual

communication and understanding the relationship

between words, photographs, and design.

338. Development of Cinema (3) S—Odd Years

Historical survey of motion pictures with emphasis on

major movements, genres, and themes in narrative film

from the early silent era, early talking pictures, the studio

system, and post-classical cinema.

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341. Theatre History I (3) F—Odd Years and 342.

Theatre History II (3) S—Even Years

Prerequisite: COM 123.

A survey of the historical development of the Theatre from

its beginnings through the Elizabethans with emphasis

on selected plays. The sequel considers from the French

Neoclassical period to present day.

343. Public Relations Writing (3) F

Prerequisite: COM 121; Corequisite: COM 323.

Practical application of public relations writing process

for various media with focus on targeting publics using

research, audience analysis, message design, and selection

of communication channels.

345. Advanced Acting/Improvisation (3) F—Odd Years

Prerequisite: COM 240

Advanced acting characterization, historical styles, and

improvisational techniques.

346. Photo Editing (3) S

Prerequisite: COM 336

An exploration of the technical aesthetic qualities

of photographs and how these factors affect editorial

decisions concerning their use in publications. Students

will acquire skills in visual editing and participate in

discussions of ethical and legal issues. Understanding

subject emphasis, application of framing techniques,

characteristics of good photographs, universal themes,

photograph evaluation, recognizing impact value, and

ethics will be stressed.

347. Broadcast News Producing and Management (3) F

Management and producing theories and techniques for

the newsroom learned from studying day-to-day decision

making, personnel management, regulation, story

decision, and ethical dilemmas faced by news directors

and senior producers.

350. Christian Drama (3) S—Odd Years

Prerequisite: COM 123.

Exploration of the meaning of and possible uses for theatre

from a Christian perspective.

351. Reporting for Print and Online Media (3) S

Prerequisite: COM 121 and 220.

This course is designed to improve and expand the news

gathering and writing skills of the media student, further

developing understanding of print news writing, news

judgment and construction of print news stories, as well

as social responsibility and an ethical framework for print

journalists.

352. Reporting for Broadcast Media (3) F

Prerequisite: COM 121.

This course is designed to improve and expand the news

gathering and writing skills of the media student, further

developing understanding of broadcast news writing, news

judgment and construction of broadcast news stories, as

well as social responsibility and an ethical framework for

broadcast journalists.

355. Communication Research (3) S

Focuses on practical research associated with the pursuit of

a degree in communication. Emphasis is on developing a

research attitude, research skills, and a research vocabulary.

Deals with surveys, validity, and interpretation of data.

360. Publication Design (3) F

Using hands-on experiences to edit, design, layout, and

develop camera-ready documents to provide practical

knowledge of state-of-the-art publishing technology.

365. Computer-Mediated Communication (3) F

A blending of theoretical and practical views of

communication through computers considering

the movement to computers for informational and

interactional exchanges as well as the creative/production

process involved in generating online projects.

399. Advanced Communications Practicum (1-3) F, S

Pre-requisite: Instructor Consent

Practical hands-on experience in communications.

Students work with a faculty member on specific projects

related to one of the various media productions to

enhance their knowledge and expertise in their major.

May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours.

406. Advanced Broadcast Reporting (3) S

Prerequisite: COM 230 and 352.

Combines advanced skills in broadcast production with

writing, producing, and reporting for a regular news

magazine for cable television.

407. Opinion Writing (3)

Prerequisite: COM 121.

Analysis and writing assignments in the shorter forms of

journalism including editorials, columns, reviews, essays,

opinion-page articles and profiles.

409. Publications Seminar (1) F, S

Prerequisite: COM 121 and 351.

Application of journalism fundamentals to the Cardinal

& Cream. Includes: writing, editing, layout, advertising,

management and production. May be taken 3 times.

410. Digital Filmmaking (3) F—Even Years

Prerequisite: COM 220.

Focused on the narrative style of storytelling, this course

will expand students' understanding of the technical,

theoretical and aesthetic issues inherent to time-based

media, with specific focus on the role of Christians in media.

412. Fundamentals of Directing (3) F—Even Years

Prerequisite: COM 240.

The art of the director, culminating in production of a

one-act play by each student.

414. Advertising Campaigns (3)

Prerequisite: COM 314.

Examines the steps involved in developing a strategic

advertising campaign, including the development of a

situation analysis, writing goals and objectives, developing

a creative strategy and a plan for evaluation. An actual

team-based campaign will be developed.

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415. Magazine and Feature Writing (3) S

Prerequisite: COM 351 and Senior standing.

Practical experience in mastering the craft of writing the

special feature; each student is encouraged to prepare an

article for publication.

416. Persuasion (3) S—Odd Years

A study of theories, strategies, and applications relating

to persuasion. Students examine rhetorical address,

advertising, public relations, interpersonal communication,

and political communication. Topics include language,

ethics, audience-analysis, imagery, culture, reasoning,

credibility, and motivation.

417. Advanced Public Speaking (3) S-Even Years

Prerequisite: COM 112 or 235.

An oral communication skills course that teaches advanced

public speaking skills including impromptu and manuscript

speeches, speaking while using technology, speech writing,

and special occasion speeches. Rhetorical criticism, critical

thinking, and verbal fluidity are also covered.

423. Public Relations Campaigns (3) S

Prerequisite: COM 323, 343, and 355.

Examines preparation of comprehensive public relations

campaigns with emphasis on critical thinking and problem

solving through use of case studies.

426. Photojournalism Professional Portfolio (3) F

Prerequisite: COM 336

This course will explore the many variations of portfolio

presentation in today's marketplace and the photographs

needed to present a well-rounded collection. Preparation

of a portfolio based upon research in the student's areas of

interest will be a primary target of the class. Looking closely

at potential clients, target audiences, various ways of delivery,

and the images needed for a portfolio will be addressed.

430. Communications Law (3) S

Prerequisite: Senior standing

The legal controls and government regulations on mass

media. Students will study case precedents involving the

freedom and rights of the press and broadcasters.

438. Censorship and Propaganda in Film (3)

S—Even Years

The practice and patterns of censorship in cinema. Issues

include local and state censorship boards, legal challenges,

organized public pressure, and self-regulatory efforts by the

industry. The use of film as propaganda, including Soviet

cinema theory, Nazi film propaganda, and American use

of film in supporting war efforts will be considered.

451. Advanced Reporting (3) F

Prerequisite: COM 351 or COM 352.

Students are provided with reportorial and analytical

skills and techniques required by journalists who research

and write nonfiction suitable for publication. This is the

capstone experience for Journalism majors.

481. Internship in Photojournalism (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: Three courses required in the

Photojournalism minor.

Selected students work as interns in supervised

photojournalism work.

482. Internship in Advertising (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisites: COM 314, COM 329, plus 3 additional

courses in the Advertising major.

Students work as interns (primarily unpaid) to obtain

supervised practical experience in advertising at an agency

or another type of business. Requires a minimum of 150

hours during one semester.

483. Internship in Digital Media (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: ART 221, CSC 360, COM 220 and two

required courses from the DM-Communication Arts

Emphasis.

Selected students are assigned as interns to obtain

supervised practical real-life work experiences. It is not

a job per se; it is a learning opportunity having direct

relationship to the student's program of study and career

interests. Course may be repeated for credit.

484. Internship in Film and Television (6)

Participation in some aspect of the Hollywood film or

television industry. Primarily non-paying positions in an

office setting such as development companies, agencies,

personal management companies, production offices.

Requires 20-24 hours/week.

485. Internship in Radio Broadcasting (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: COM 220; 2 required courses in the major;

Permission of Chair.

Selected students are assigned as interns to obtain

supervised practical work at a local radio station

professionally concerned with broadcasting.

486. Internship in Television Broadcasting (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: COM 230; 2 required courses in the major.

Permission of Chair.

Students are assigned as interns to obtain supervised

practical work at a local television station professionally

concerned with broadcasting.

487. Internship in Journalism (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: 2 required courses in the major; Permission

of Chair.

Selected students are assigned to obtain supervised

practical work at a local newspaper professionally

concerned with the print media.

488. Internship in Public Relations (3) F, W, S, Su

Prerequisite: COM 419, 323; 3 required courses in the

major; Permission of Chair.

Students are assigned as interns to obtain supervised

practical work at a local business in public relations.

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Available in multiple departmental prefix:

170-270-370-470. Debate Practicum (1 each) F,S

Co-requisite: Participation in the Union Debate Team.

Practical experience in the field of academic debate, public

speaking and critical thinking. A maximum of 8 hours may

apply toward graduation.

179-279-379-479. External Domestic Study Programs

(1-3) As Needed

All courses and their applications must be defined and

approved prior to registering.

180-280-380-480. Study Abroad Programs (1-4)

All courses and their applications must be defined and

approved prior to travel.

195-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)

295-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)

Lower-level group studies which do not appear in the

regular departmental offerings.

395-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)

Upper-level group studies which do not appear in the

regular departmental offerings.

495-6. Independent Study (1-4)

Individual research under the guidance of a faculty

member(s).

497-8-9. Seminar (1-3)

To be used at the discretion of the department.

490. Digital Media Studies Senior Seminar (3) F, S

Reciprocal with CSC and COM.

Capstone course for DMS major to bring the emphases

together for exposure to the variety of fields of digital

media and associated workplace cultures. Includes case

studies, guest speakers, field trips, and an interdisciplinary

group project culminating in the production of a

computer-based portfolio for job search.

Course Offerings in Digital Media

Studies (DMS)

( ) Hours Credit; F–Fall, W–Winter; S–Spring; Su–Summer

190. Digital Media Studies Freshman Seminar (0) F or S

An introduction to the Digital Media Studies major and

to the field of digital media, with emphasis on program

expectations. Graded Pass/Fail.