Department of Communication and Media

COMM 1000. Oral Communication — 3 hrs.

Development of speaking and listening skills by studying the process and theory of communication and by applying communication principles to various speaking situations. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 1940. Applied Forensics — 1 hr.

Credit for approved participation in competitive speech and debate activities. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 1941. Applied Performance Studies — 1-2 hrs.

Credit for approved participation in Performance Studies (e.g., participation in Interpreters Theatre, performance in community, campus, or festival settings; or related activity). May be repeated for maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 2205. Group Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of how people use communication to cultivate effective groups. Exploring theories and processes related to groups, students will learn how to assess and improve teams while developing their own skills as a group communicator. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 2255. Public Speaking — 3 hrs.

Teaches students to prepare, adapt, present, and critique a variety of speeches in a public setting. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 2256. Performing Texts — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the performance, analysis, and criticism of literary and aesthetic texts. (Fall)

COMM 2257. Argumentation and Debate — 3 hrs.

Training in the basics of academic debate and policy analysis. (Fall)

COMM 2344. Interpersonal Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of communication in relationships; exploration and experience with concepts and processes involved in one-to-one communication. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 2455. Skills for Making Performance — 3 hrs.

Adapting and staging texts for live and electronic group performances. Work in narrative adaptation, montage scripting, and ethnodrama. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2256. (Variable)

COMM 2456. Communication and Popular Culture — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the critical analysis, study, and performance of popular culture artifacts, phenomenon and texts. Special emphasis given to the socio-political implications and technological advances affecting popular culture consumption in U.S. culture. (Variable)

COMM 3000/5000. Selected Topics in Communication — 3 hrs.

Intensive work in specialized communication concepts, processes and approaches. No single emphasis may be repeated although the course may be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM 3001. Seminar in Communication: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Topics will rotate with each seminar focusing on a specific area of faculty expertise tied to contemporary issues in communication studies. The highly interactive seminar format offers a chance for exploration of challenging and interesting topics with close collaborative work between instructors and students. This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3055. Organizational Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of communication theories and practices in organizational settings. Students explore the role of communication in workplace processes such as newcomer socialization, conflict management, leadership and technology. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3155. Professional and Public Communication — 3 hrs.

Exploration of theories and experiences in diverse business and professional situations, with an emphasis on developing individual, dyadic, team, public, and mediated communication skills. Students will develop in-person and digital presentation skills. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3179. Cooperative Education — 1-6 hrs.

(Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 3236. Ethics in Communication — 3 hrs.

Exploration of ethical dimensions and dilemmas in communication. [Same as CAP 3128] (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3455. Creativity, Storytelling and Identity — 3 hrs.

Methods of making, collecting, analyzing, and theorizing storytelling and identity. Applications for communication and media research and creative action, including projects in museums, public relations campaigns, organizational settings, and community media. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3456. Practicing Public Advocacy — 3 hrs.

Covering a range of topics, this course explores practical examples of and problems relating to public advocacy. The focus is on how performance and rhetoric offer tools to practice public advocacy. Topics will rotate from year to year. (Variable)

COMM 3555. Interactive Digital Communication — 3 hrs.

Building on Digital Toolbox, this class offers students a more comprehensive understanding of web frameworks, content management systems, code (HTML, CSS, and beginning Javascript) and digital skill sets. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3900/5900. Internship in Communication — 1-6 hrs.

Students complete academic assignments in conjunction with intensive work in a specialized area on-site at an organization. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; internship coordinator approval. See the internship coordinator for additional departmental requirements. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 3940. Advanced Applied Forensics — 1 hr.

Credit for approved advanced participation in competitive speech and debate activities. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 3941. Advanced Applied Performance Studies — 1-2 hrs.

Credit for approved advanced work in Performance Studies (e.g., participation in Interpreters Theatre, performance in community, campus, or festival settings; or related activity). May be repeated for maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 4021/5021. Quantitative Research Methods — 3 hrs.

Examination of principles and procedures of communication research with emphasis on experimental and survey methods and techniques. Students will complete research projects. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 2020 or equivalent; junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4022. Qualitative Research Methods — 3 hrs.

Examination of principles and procedures of communication research with emphasis on interpretive and ethnographic techniques. Students complete research projects. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 2020 or equivalent; junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4023/5023. Rhetorical Research Methods — 3 hrs.

Examination of principles and procedures of communication research with emphasis on the critical analysis and interpretation of persuasive messages. Students complete research projects. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 2020 or ENGLISH 2120 or equivalent; junior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4116/5116. Health Communication — 3 hrs.

Theories of communication in health care settings, current issues in health communication, types of applications in interpersonal, organizational, and public communication contexts; literature and performance methods in health education. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Odd Springs)

COMM 4120/5120. Inclusive Leadership in the Workplace — 3 hrs.

The purpose of this course is for students to cultivate inclusive leadership knowledges, skills, and dispositions. As such the course blends reading/discussion with hands-on application and case studies. Students will be expected to describe the key concepts of inclusive leadership and apply how those concepts can be used to address different issues/problems/contexts. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM 4134/5134. Organizational Cultures and Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of how cultural ideologies and forms such as symbols, rituals, language, and narratives are created, maintained, and changed in organizations. Emphasis on interpretive and critical theory and research. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4155/5155. Organizational Communication Assessment — 3 hrs.

Investigation of communication behavior and effectiveness in organizations. Students act in groups to design and conduct a consulting intervention in an actual organization. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 2020 or consent of instructor; COMM 3055; junior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4211/5211. Rhetoric and Civic Culture — 3 hrs.

Exploration of theories explaining how symbolic action creates, maintains, and transforms social reality, plays a role in social/political/cultural orders, differs between groups, and affects social change. Particular attention paid to the role of rhetoric in civic culture. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4213/5213. Visual Rhetoric — 3 hrs.

Analysis of visual communication and how visual forms (e.g., bodies, photographs, memorials, image events) construct, maintain, and alter social reality. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010 or CM CORE 2020 or CM CORE 1001 or COMM DM 1611 or ENGLISH 2120 or ART HIST 1004 or ART 1002. (Variable)

COMM 4216/5216. Political Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of the elements of national and/or local political communication, including the rhetoric of political campaigns, and/or the rhetoric of elected officials. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as POL AMER 4160/5160) (Even Falls)

COMM 4217/5217. Freedom of Speech — 3 hrs.

Development of laws and social attitudes that have attempted to regulate communication in the United States; relation of free speech to national security, to regulation of the public forum, and to artistic expression; analysis of doctrines and tests used by the Supreme Court in interpreting the limits to free expression. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM 4218. Persuasion — 3 hrs.

Examination of the dynamics involved in the creation, reception, and exchange of effective persuasive messages, episodes, and campaigns with a primary focus on social science theory and research regarding processes of human influence. (Variable)

COMM 4311. Nonverbal Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of practices, theories, and concepts related to patterns of human expression apart from the spoken or written word. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as HUM 3102/5102) (Variable)

COMM 4320. Leadership Communication and Citizenship — 3 hrs.

Exploration of the types of communication people use to give direction to the groups that matter most to them such as a team, community, organization, or social or political movement. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4322/5322. Advanced Interpersonal Communication — 3 hrs.

Advanced study of theories and research in interpersonal communication. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2344; junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4333/5333. Communication and Conflict Management — 3 hrs.

Exploration of the processes involved in managing conflict in various communication contexts. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4344/5344. Intercultural Communication — 3 hrs.

Critical analysis of the multiple ways culture, perception, and communication influence each other. Offers a blend of theory, research, and hands-on application. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4346/5346. Gender Issues in Communication — 3 hrs.

Critical examination of how communication creates, maintains and challenges diverse gender identities and of how gendered communication in and about social institutions can be sources of liberation and subordination. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4347/5347. Family Communication — 3 hrs.

Study of communication phenomena in the family setting. Examination of how communication influences the development, maintenance, and enhancement of family relationships. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2344; junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4412/5412. Performing History — 3 hrs.

Theoretical and practical introduction to the critical analysis, study, and performance of history. Construction and representation of history using performance techniques and perspectives in innovative digital storytelling. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; junior standing. (Spring)

COMM 4444/5444. Communication, Community, and Change — 3 hrs.

Study of communication practices in the construction, enhancement, and maintenance of communities. Theoretical and experiential applications through civic engagement, case study analysis, and applied critique of specific communities. Includes community projects, presentations, or simulations. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 4446/5446. Voices from the Margin: Performance, Rhetoric, and Social Change — 3 hrs.

Study of creation and theory of rhetorical and performance texts that enact protest, generate dialogue, promote civic action, and induce social, cultural, and institutional change. The course focuses on historically underrepresented and marginalized groups in the United States, activism for change outside of institutional structures, and the way race/ethnicity, sex/gender, sexuality, and/or class intersect. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM 4448/5448. Cultural Performance — 3 hrs.

Advanced study of verbal art, texts, and aesthetic traditions in community, cultural, and political contexts. Emphasis on the roles narrative, ritual, and ceremony play in creating and contributing to cultural identity and social advocacy. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4490/5490. Interpreters Theatre Production — 1-2 hrs.

Advanced study and practice in preparing scripts, directing group performance for public presentation, and designing and implementing technical elements of productions. Usually involves directing, scripting, designing, or researching for an Interpreters Theatre production. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2455; approved Performance Studies project application; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 4544/5544. Digital Culture and Communication — 3 hrs.

Investigation of the relationships between technology and communication and their impact on social behavior, thought, and culture. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 4558/5558. Interactive Digital Visualization: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Intensive work in specialized digital visualization concepts and practices. Work with advanced digital tools, techniques, and applications. Develop independent and group critical analysis and creative problem solving to digital project work. No single topic may be repeated although the course may be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): COMM 3555. (Fall and Spring)

COMM 4559. Communication Education and Training — 3 hrs.

Teaching strategies for various levels of communication instruction; application of educational principles to the communication classroom and organizational training. This is a required course for Communication Theatre Education majors and it is strongly recommended to take this class preceding student teaching. Prerequisite(s): for Communication Theatre Education majors: 12 hours of COMM (48C) course work; TEACHING 2017; EDPSYCH 2030; junior standing. For other majors: junior standing. (Fall)

COMM 4909/5909. Readings in Performance Studies — 1-3 hrs.

Extensive individual study of special topics in performance studies theory, history, or research. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2256; COMM 4448/5448; junior standing. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6001. Introduction to Graduate Study and Research — 3 hrs.

Exploration of communication research methodologies and resources. (Fall and Spring)

COMMGRAD 6011. Communication and Media Theory — 3 hrs.

In-depth survey of historical and contemporary theories that inform and constitute the communication and media discipline. This course constitutes an interdisciplinary approach, with emphasis on postpositivist, interpretivist, critical, and postmodern theories of communication and media. (Spring)

COMMGRAD 6014. Seminar in Rhetoric — 3 hrs.

Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. Prerequisite(s): COMMGRAD 6001 or approval of instructor. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6016. Mass Communication Theory — 3 hrs.

For beginning graduate students to explore mass communication inquiry. Provides working knowledge of some of the major literature on mass communication theory and research. (Fall)

COMMGRAD 6022. Communication Research Methodology — 3 hrs.

Introduction to various research methods used in the study of communication. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours if different section. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing; COMMGRAD 6001 or approval of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMMGRAD 6027. Seminar in Strategic Communication — 3 hrs.

Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6042. Seminar in Communication — 3 hrs.

Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6044. Seminar in Performance Studies — 3 hrs.

Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6045. Seminar in Communication Education — 3 hrs.

Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. (Fall)

COMMGRAD 6046. Seminar in Visual and Digital Media — 3 hrs.

Various topics will be offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once on different topic. (Variable)

COMMGRAD 6299. Research.

Prerequisite(s): consent of department. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMMGRAD 6955. Projects in Communication Studies — 1-3 hrs.

May be repeated for maximum of 3 hours. Consent of departmental committee must be obtained before registration. (Variable)

COMM DM 1611. Media and Power — 3 hrs.

Analysis and critique of the production and consumption of media messages to develop students as ethical and active digital citizens. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 1620. Fundamentals of Journalism — 3 hrs.

Emphasis on news gathering techniques for journalists, including examination of search strategies, sources, and news values, the technologies of news gathering and their application, and fact-checking and writing news stories. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 1630. Start a Podcast — 3 hrs.

This course will teach students how to start a podcast. Bringing together experts in different areas across the Department of Communication and Media, this course will provide students with training in a wide variety of skills necessary to create a high-quality podcast, including script-writing, interviewing, storytelling, vocal delivery, audio-editing, and publicizing. Students will also study podcasting genres so as to understand the expectations of audiences in particular sub-genres of podcasts (e.g. true-crime, comedy, drama, sports, politics, personal-development, etc.). While doing this, they will examine a handful of particularly prominent or highly-recognized podcasts to identify the principles and characteristics underlying particularly successful podcasts. (Spring)

COMM DM 1652. Writing for Digital Media — 3 hrs.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of creative script writing used for digital media content in multiple formats and platforms. Topics include writing for fiction, news, television, and advertising. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 2651. Digital Media Production II — 3 hrs.

Building on the concepts of CM CORE 1001 Digital Toolbox, further exploration of creative storytelling using digital video, audio, live studio, and web concepts and technologies for multiple formats and platforms. Special emphasis on aesthetic and technical skills in post-production, including motion graphics, image manipulation, video, and sound editing. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001 and COMM DM 1652. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 2652. Emerging Digital Media: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Explores the aesthetic concepts and creation of interactive media content for multiple platforms. Topics include web technologies, interactive storytelling, and emerging media content. Topics indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if different topic. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

COMM DM 2653. News Writing and Reporting — 3 hrs.

Participation on the staff of the university newspaper. Write articles and take photographs for the university's print and digital editions. Gather and edit audio and video, create multimedia packages for the newspaper's website. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010; COMM DM 1620 or approval of instructor. The COMM DM 1620 prerequisite is waived for Interactive Digital Studies majors and minors. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 2654. Scriptwriting for Digital Media — 3 hrs.

Exploration of a range of scriptwriting forms for digital media programs, including short and long-form narrative and documentary. Distinctive genres within the broad fiction and non-fiction categories will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 1652. (Variable)

COMM DM 2950. Applied Digital Media — 1 hr.

Practical project experience for qualified students who work for KULT Radio, Hilltop Media, the Northern Iowan, the Valley at ESPN, the Digital Collective, or on other authorized journalism, radio, video, or multimedia projects. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours of applied digital media credit. Students may only use the organization's resources for projects. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM DM 3179. Cooperative Education — 1-6 hrs.

(Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM DM 3651. Advanced Digital Media Production: Television News — 3 hrs.

Production of multi-camera content in a studio context, including news, sports, or talk shows. The course explores concepts and aesthetics, production workflow, application of journalistic methods, and delivery of content over multiple platforms. Students produce programs for broadcast. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2651. (Variable)

COMM DM 3652. Advanced Digital Media Production: Documentary — 3 hrs.

Creates innovative documentary stories from idea development to post-production. Students explore theories of documentary realism, current and emerging documentary forms, and the ethics of documentary practice. Students produce a short documentary as a final project. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2651. (Variable)

COMM DM 3653. Advanced Digital Media Production: Fiction — 3 hrs.

Development of fictional stories, including script development, production planning, directing actors, and the aesthetics of camera, lighting, sound, and editing as creative tools. Current and emerging forms of fiction programming for multiple platforms are explored. Students produce a short fiction video as a final project. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2651. (Variable)

COMM DM 3654. Advanced Digital Media Production: Video Editing — 3 hrs.

Advanced training in digital post-production, including editing techniques, color correction, titles, and sound design. Through screenings and projects, students explore the history and aesthetics of editing, styles for different formats, and delivering content to multiple platforms. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2651. (Variable)

COMM DM 3655. Advanced Digital Media Production: Audio — 3 hrs.

Advanced training in the theory and practice of audio recording and editing for multiple formats, including field and studio content. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2651. (Variable)

COMM DM 3656. Digital Media Industries — 3 hrs.

Examines media development, production, and distribution in response to technological changes, audience expectations, new competition and other industrial forces. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010 or consent of instructor. (Fall)

COMM DM 3658. Digital Journalism: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Writing and developing online journalism, including web pages, social media, interactive timelines, motion graphics, video, virtual reality storytelling, and podcasts. May be repeated for up to 6 hours if different topic. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 1652 or COMM DM 2653. (Variable)

COMM DM 3659. Editing and Design — 3 hrs.

Immersion in layout, design and photography for news or feature publication. Students use digital tools, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to create finished pieces for publication, including editorial and advertorial content. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 2653 or consent of instructor. For Interactive Digital Studies majors and minors: no prerequisites. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 3660. Sports Journalism — 3 hrs.

Writing and producing sports journalism content, and play-by-play reporting, for television, radio, mobile, and other digital media platforms. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; COMM DM 2653. (Fall)

COMM DM 3900. Internship in Digital Media — 1-6 hrs.

Students complete internships with off-campus professional media organizations, focusing on intensive work in a specialized area of digital media in conjunction with academic assignments. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; internship coordinator approval. See the internship coordinator for additional departmental requirements. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM DM 3950. Advanced Applied Digital Media — 1 hr.

Practical project experience for qualified students who work for KULT Radio, Hilltop Media, the Northern Iowan, the Valley at ESPN, the Digital Collective, or on other authorized journalism, radio, video, or multimedia projects. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours of applied and advanced applied digital media credit. Students may only use the organization's resources for projects. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM DM 4621/5621. Digital Media Analysis — 3 hrs.

Critically examines multiple theoretical and methodological approaches to the analysis and criticism of digital media content, including fiction, documentary, video games, transmedia, web, and other formats. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)

COMM DM 4630/5630. Digital Media Law and Ethics — 3 hrs.

The course explores contemporary issues in media law and ethics that impact digital media industries and public relations. Critical analysis of issues such as freedom of speech and the First Amendment; the news media and courts; censorship and libel; media ownership and monopolies; copyright laws and fair use; and regulation of the internet. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 4632. Senior Seminar in Digital Media — 3 hrs.

Preparation for a professional career in digital media, including development of interview skills, resumes, portfolios, and cover letters. Exploration of ethical foundations for production, distribution, and consumption of digital media. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001; senior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 4641/5641. Critical Studies in Digital Media: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Advanced examination of history, theory, and aesthetic forms of digital media content and creators. Topics indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours if different topic. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM DM 4642/5642. Digital Technologies: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Examination of theories and practices of past, current, and developing technologies used for multiple platforms of digital media content. Topics may include script development, software applications, web technologies, virtual reality, games, digital cultures, and mobile media. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours if different topic. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

COMM DM 4644/5644. Global Media: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Focus on how technology, history, politics, economics, and culture have shaped the development of media systems in the world. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010; junior standing. (Variable)

COMM DM 4650. Advanced News Writing and Reporting — 3 hrs.

Participation on the staff of the university newspaper. Writing advanced articles and taking photographs for the university's print and digital editions. Gathering and editing audio and video, creating multimedia packages for the newspaper's web site. Students will also do editing for the newspaper. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 2653; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

COMM DM 4651. Digital Media Practicum: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Advanced media production for multiple platforms of digital media. Topics indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours if different topic. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 3651, or COMM DM 3652, or COMM DM 3653, or COMM DM 3654, or COMM DM 3655. (Variable)

COMM DM 4652. Digital Media Projects — 1-6 hrs.

An advanced project for digital video, audio, or interactive media beyond the scope of existing courses. Students are selected through a competitive process and work under the supervision of faculty. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 3651 or COMM DM 3652 or COMM DM 3653 or COMM DM 3654 or COMM DM 3655, or COMM DM 2652; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

COMM DM 4653/5653. Digital Media Distribution — 3 hrs.

Explores strategies for promoting film, television, games, news, and other digital media products and services. Focus includes media sales, distribution, and global media markets. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010; junior standing. (Variable)

COMM DM 4654/5654. Digital Media Management — 3 hrs.

Explores how media managers oversee the financing, production, marketing and distribution of their media products and services. Examines innovative principles and practices of digital media management, with attention to leadership case studies from companies across media and technology sectors. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1010; junior standing. (Variable)

COMM DM 4655. Photojournalism — 3 hrs.

Introduces students to the concepts, principles, and practice of photojournalism through photo assignments, image editing, presentation in a variety of formats, and critical reviews of work. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 2653 or consent of instructor; junior standing. For Interactive Digital Studies majors and minors: no prerequisites. (Variable)

COMM DM 4656/5656. Feature Writing — 3 hrs.

In-depth feature writing for beats including arts, entertainment, leisure, and travel for multiple news platforms. Prerequisite(s): COMM DM 2653 or ENGLISH 2015 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Spring)

COMM PR 1811. Principles of Public Relations — 3 hrs.

Introduction to theories, processes, and techniques involved in researching, planning, and implementing programs designed to influence public opinion and human behavior. (Fall and Spring)

COMM PR 1840. Applied Public Relations — 1 hr.

Credit for approved work in public relations (e.g., problems of campaign on campus or in the community). May be repeated for maximum of 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM PR 3179. Cooperative Education — 1-6 hrs.

(Variable)

COMM PR 3844/5844. Public Relations: Integrated Communications — 3 hrs.

Study of integrated approaches in PR practices including use of advertisement, IMC, promotion, and event techniques for relationship building and understanding of public behaviors. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 3855. Public Relations Writing — 3 hrs.

Conceptualization and multi-media adaptation of copy for public relations campaigns. (Fall and Spring)

COMM PR 3900/5900. Internship in Public Relations — 1-6 hrs.

Students complete academic assignments in conjunction with intensive work in a specialized area on-site at an organization. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; internship coordinator approval. See the internship coordinator for additional departmental requirements. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM PR 3940. Advanced Applied Public Relations — 1 hr.

Credit for approved advanced work in public relations (e.g., problems of campaign on campus or in the community). May be repeated for maximum of 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

COMM PR 4811/5811. Public Relations: Cases and Studies — 3 hrs.

Study of PR theories and academic research and application of theoretical understanding through analyses of recent PR cases. Prerequisite(s): senior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

COMM PR 4822/5822. Global Public Relations — 3 hrs.

Examination of PR research and practices in diverse countries and transnational organizations. Development of PR professionalism and ethics in intercultural/international contexts. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 4855/5855. Public Relations Campaign Methods — 3 hrs.

Analysis and production of public relations tools; techniques to gain reaction and support from specialized groups. Planning and preparation of public relations communications materials and use of controlled (public) media to reach target audiences. Prerequisite(s): COMM PR 1811; junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 4856/5856. Public Relations Special Events Planning — 3 hrs.

Special events planning provides the opportunity to unite global human society through large and small events. Sustainable and environmentally responsible strategies will be discussed and implemented in various activities. Sustainable event leadership will be highlighted as a best practice. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 4857/5857. Crisis Communication — 3 hrs.

Crisis communication is a critical component to the successful operation of many organizations. Many organizations and individuals are forced to confront some type of crisis at some point in their lifetime. This course is interested in defining and discussing crisis communication strategies and theories that can help protect organizations faced with a crisis. This course studies crisis communication from a wide variety of perspectives including: public relations, leadership, media theory, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 4858/5858. Sports Public Relations — 3 hrs.

Sports public relations is a management function that builds beneficial relationships with athletes, managers, media, stakeholders, fans, and constituencies. This course focuses on team, league and organizational management and the building of brand, corporate, media, and fan relationships through creative communications. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

COMM PR 4859/5859. Social Media — 3 hrs.

This course is dedicated to exploring the new emerging technologies and mediums influencing many different venues such as public relations and message delivery. This course will acquaint you with practical knowledge and analytical skills necessary to create, evaluate, and execute social media and mobile campaigns. This course will also provide lectures, iconic and current case studies using social media and mobile, group and individual assignments, and engaged activities that will help you in developing a strong social media skill set to take to future job and/or internship interviews in your respective field of study. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)

CM CORE 1001. Digital Toolbox — 3 hrs.

Learn basic concepts and skills needed for digital creation/production including image creation and editing, videography, photography, web design, basic coding for the web, and content management for a wide range of communication professions and settings. Students will develop a solid foundation in creative digital production skills. This will prepare students for future coursework, the modern workplace, and life as a digital citizen. (Fall and Spring)

CM CORE 1010. Mass Communication and Society — 3 hrs.

Survey of basic mass communication processes, including history and structure of media and media-related industries and sales, audiences, effects, careers, and future directions. (Fall and Spring)

CM CORE 2020. Communication Research Methods — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the process of research and inquiry across the discipline of communication studies. Includes the three units qualitative, quantitative, and rhetorical (critical). Introduction to the normative expectations of the research process. (Fall and Spring)

CM CORE 3255. Advocacy Campaigns — 3 hrs.

Principles, practices, and strategies used to create and implement advocacy campaigns, including electoral, health, marketing, media, public relations, political, and social change campaigns. (Fall and Spring)

CM CORE 4124. Communication and Media Theories — 3 hrs.

Investigation of theories and concepts used to explain human communication and media. (Fall and Spring)