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SCHOOL OF MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

 

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COM 603     MS: Visual Communications: Advanced Short Form Production

This course allows graduate students to create a series of short pieces using high-definition technology.  Students may choose from a variety of topics from entertainment, news, fashion, food, reality television, technology, sports, or art and design. Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites: None
 
COM 604     MS: Broadcast Interview & Speaking Techniques

In this course, students will develop professional on camera presentation skills and develop content for their resume reel. Students will gain advanced skills in interviewing on camera, doing stand-ups, writing and editing scripted language, and using ear prompters and teleprompters. Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites: None

COM 610     MS: Multimedia Production 1

In this course, students will have the opportunity to play various roles within a high-definition production environment. Students will work on a real-world production, including the concept, pitch, development, pre-production, and production. Post-production and distribution will continue in Multimedia Production 2.  Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 603

COM 611    MS: The Evolution of Media

Students will investigate the evolution of the media and communications industry, the state of the industry today, and how to predict trends of the future. Emphasis will be placed on technological solutions for students’ current and future projects. This course will feature guest speakers from the industry.  Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites:  None

COM 620    MS: Writing for a Media Specialty

This course will help students hone their writing skills for various mediums including news, talk shows, magazines, reality shows, articles, and scripts. Students will analyze different forms of writing and develop a media specialty in a topic of their choice.

Prerequisites:  None

COM 625    MS: Video Journalism: In-Depth Investigation

This course provides real-world experience as a video journalist.  Students will be expected to exhibit advanced skills in writing, editing, production, post-production, and reporting, while being put under industry deadlines and expectations. This course will conclude with an evaluative review of the student’s progress and professional reel. Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 603 & COM 604

COM 635    MS: Advanced Multimedia Broadcast Distribution

This course will give students advanced marketing skills, as well as further knowledge of media placement, buying/selling processes, and target audiences. Students will learn distribution techniques for mobile television, cable, the web, and broadcast syndication.  Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 603

COM 645     MS: Interactive Design for Communications

This course provides students with professional skills in web design and production.  Students will be given an advanced review of layout, typography, information design, and the principles of usability.  Students will learn how to use their web skills to enhance their own careers.  Additional Course Fee: $250.00.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 603

COM 650    MS: Multimedia Production 2

In this course, students complete an actual production that will meet professional industry standards and will be distributed to the public.  Students will go through all post-production and distribution processes for the project produced in Multimedia Production 1.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 610

COM 690    MS: Resume Reel: Media Specialty Thesis

This course will be focused on the professional reel, personal web presence, and social networks. Students will be taught professional practices, and will be prepared to enter the professional marketplace.  Students will be encouraged to further develop their own creative and individual styles in their professional reels.

Prerequisites:  Take COM 610

COM 695    MS: Collaborative Project

Students meeting set criteria are selected by their department to work on an interdisciplinary collaborative project as part of their studio requirement.

Prerequisites: By Department Director Approval

COM 699    MS: Special Topics

Special Topics class offerings change each semester and are taught by experts in a specific area. You may contact your academic department director or advisor for more information. Please note that some Special Topics have an additional course fee.

Prerequisites: By Department Director Approval

COM 800    MS: Directed Study

Directed study allows students to work one-on-one with advisors to develop specific conceptual and technical skills that will enable them to successfully bring their ongoing resume reel projects to completion.

Prerequisites: By Department Director Approval

COM 801     MS: Group Directed Study

Graduate students working on their individual resume reels receive instruction and critiques of their work in a group environment. In addition to regular instructor critiques, graduate students discuss approaches to their resume reels as peers.

Prerequisites:  By Department Director Approval

COM 900    MS: Internship

Graduate students gain practical experience in the professional environment, working with a designated supervisor at the host company. There should be a minimum of six (6) hours of work per week. Students should submit a proposal with a job description to their Department Director for approval.

Prerequisites:  By Department Director Approval