Department of Communication and Digital Media Production

Mission Statement

Within the framework of academic freedom, the Department of Communication and Digital Media Production is committed to quality teaching guided by the goals and outcomes approved for every degree program offered within the school. As faculty, we are committed to guiding students toward the achievement of course goals and student outcomes through a strong theoretical approach appropriately applied through practical hands-on experiences. We recognize the link between research, scholarship and creative activities and encourage student collaboration. Our commitment to our students is to teach appropriate skills, but even more so to produce analytical, creative and responsible individuals. We view education as a collaborative effort between teacher and student, as we seek to learn from and inspire one another in the pursuit of life-long learning. Ultimately, it is our desire to prepare our graduates for successful employment in a variety of fields and to empower them to become productive members of society.

Majors/Programs

• Communication Studies, BS (43-602) (120 hours)
• Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (120 hours)

• Communication Minor (349) (21 hours)
• Corporate Communication Minor (556) (21 hours)
• Digital Media Production Minor (575) (21 hours)
• Sport Communication Minor (883) (21 hours)

• Strategic Communication for Leaders Certificate (10-566) (12 hours)
• Web Media Certificate (10-639) (15 hours)

Courses

• COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3)
• COMM 1050 - Communication in Practice GE (3)
• COMM 1100 - Communication Pathways (1)
• COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication GE (3)
• COMM 1390 - Forensics I (1)
• COMM 1500 - Writing Across the Media (3)
• COMM 1519 - Media Aesthetics (3)
• COMM 1520 - Introduction to Digital Journalism (3)
• COMM 1630 - Web Content and Promotion Strategies (3)
• COMM 1700 - Dale Carnegie: Skills for Success (2)
• COMM 2000 - Media Literacy GE (3)
• COMM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
• COMM 2320 - Foundations of Rhetorical Theory (3)
• COMM 2330 - Teamwork and Group Dynamics (3)
• COMM 2340 - Argumentation and Debate (3)
• COMM 2350 - Intercultural Communication (3)
• COMM 2370 - Special Topics in Communication Studies (1-3)
• COMM 2380 - Workplace Communication (3)
• COMM 2410 - Multimedia Production (3)
• COMM 2411 - Audio Production (3)
• COMM 2412 - Introduction to Digital Video (3)
• COMM 2530 - Visual News Production (3)
• COMM 2700 - Dale Carnegie: Effective Communication and Human Relations (3)
• COMM 3000 - Film Appreciation GE (3)
• COMM 3050 - Cinematography (3)
• COMM 3100 - Communication Analytics and Insights (3)
• COMM 3101 - Essential Communication Concepts (3)
• COMM 3120 - Career Readiness for Digital Media Production (1)
• COMM 3200 - Digital Media Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3201 - Muleskinner Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3202 - KMOS Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3203 - UCM Radio-The Beat Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3204 - CTV Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3220 - Performance for the Media (3)
• COMM 3275 - Screenwriting (3)
• COMM 3315 - Improving Listening Abilities (3)
• COMM 3320 - Communication of Social Movements (3)
• COMM 3325 - Nonverbal Communication (3)
• COMM 3327 - Improving Interviewing Skills (3)
• COMM 3390 - Forensics II (1)
• COMM 3391 - Teaching High School Speech and Debate (3)
• COMM 3400 - History of American Film (3)
• COMM 3450 - Digital Video Editing (3)
• COMM 3475 - Multicam Studio Production (3)
• COMM 3500 - Multiplatform Journalism Storytelling (3)
• COMM 3505 - Introduction to High School Video Production (1)
• COMM 3520 - Publication and Production Editing (3)
• COMM 3535 - Multimedia Journalism (3)
• COMM 3540 - Sports Reporting (3)
• COMM 3561 - Sports Production (3)
• COMM 3730 - Conflict Management (3)
• COMM 4100 - Podcasting and Radio Production (3)
• COMM 4120 - Motion Graphics and Effects (3)
• COMM 4130 - Audio for Digital Cinema (3)
• COMM 4160 - Advanced Sports Broadcasting (3)
• COMM 4200 - Special Topics in Mass Media (1-9)
• COMM 4235 - Media Promotions (3)
• COMM 4240 - Media Management (3)
• COMM 4250 - Digital Media Law, Ethics and Diversity (3)
• COMM 4270 - Family Communication (3)
• COMM 4280 - Mass Media and Society (3)
• COMM 4285 - Women and Minorities in Media (3)
• COMM 4290 - Special Projects in Mass Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4295 - Digital Media Production Internship (1-6)
• COMM 4300 - Special Projects in Speech Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4320 - Influence in Society (3)
• COMM 4330 - Theories of Interpersonal Communication (3)
• COMM 4333 - Social Media Strategies (3)
• COMM 4335 - Gender Communication (3)
• COMM 4340 - Rhetorical Analysis and Society (3)
• COMM 4350 - Professional Communication (3)
• COMM 4370 - Special Topics in Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4390 - Contemporary Communication (3)
• COMM 4412 - Narrative Production (3)
• COMM 4435 - Advanced Multicam Production (3)
• COMM 4490 - Senior Capstone Seminar (1)
• COMM 4500 - History of the American Press (3)
• COMM 4510 - Magazine Design and Production (3)
• COMM 4535 - Contemporary Journalism Production (3)
• COMM 4550 - Advanced Screenwriting (3)
• COMM 4560 - Documentary Production (3)
• COMM 4565 - Corporate and Freelance Production (3)
• COMM 4570 - History of International Film (3)
• COMM 4571 - Methods of Teaching Journalism (3)
• COMM 4700 - Dale Carnegie: High Impact Presentations (1)
• COMM 4780 - Communication Leadership and Practice in Organizations (3)
• COMM 4781 - Strategic Communication Audits (3)
• COMM 4785 - Internship in Speech Communication (1-6)
• COMM 4790 - Senior Capstone (1)