By acquiring a working knowledge of the fundamentals of layout and design, students will also be able to experiment with more complex formats. An integral part of this course will be the use of page layout software programs with which students will be required to write, edit, and layout sample documents. Required of all students in the Communication program. A sophisticated process approach to strategies for effective communication in the workplace. Balancing theory and practice in professional communication, students will work singly and in collaborative teams to integrate visuals, layout and design, editing and review systems, online documentation and electronic publishing.
All assignments carry written components with equal emphasis placed on oral execution.
Through hands-on experiences in layout and design, students will be able to engage in independently publishing and registering at least one major publication effort. Topics of this effort will be selected collaboratively and in close consultation with the professor. Credits Senior seminar in which students will analyze various audiences and produce documents aimed at specific audiences. Preparation and evaluation of resumes, employment correspondence, portfolios, and mock employment interviews. Must be taken the semester after completing 88 hours.