Focuses on an awareness of how the self, the communication process, and contexts affect interpretations, outcomes, and relationships. Analysis of methods and techniques of message composition. Practice in the presentation of public speeches. A survey of theories and techniques of communication training and development in human organizations. The course will introduce students to the theory and practice of video production.
Emphasis is placed on using video as an effective means of human communication and self-expression.
Fundamentals of reporting, from techniques of interviewing and fact-gathering through the construction of the news story. Emphasis on accuracy, conciseness, and clarity in writing. Study of newspaper styles, usage, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and the use of copy editing symbols. See Directory of Classes for classes offered.