Emphasis on evaluation and criticism of design products, examination of design processes, and creation of new design products. 225-23400 Introduction to Corporate Video NLA Introduction to the theory and practice of video design and production in corporate and other organizational settings. Through theory and practice, this course examines the roles of and techniques for creating printed materials such as public relations materials, proposals, manuals, newsletters, and annual reports. Students use desktop publishing systems for writing and layout assignments, and examine the effects of design and dissemination decisions on internal and external audiences. 225-25100 Communication and Organizational Conflict LA Review of theories of conflict and methods of conflict management relevant to organizational communication processes.
Participants assess their conflict style and skills.
Attention is given to communication and conflict emergence, analysis, and methods for change in organizations. Includes use of appropriate organizational case studies to amplify communication issues. This course focuses on creative design and production skills for still images. In addition to basic photographic principles, the course emphasizes the relative merits of traditional photography and slide shows as compared with newer computer-generated desktop presentations. This analysis highlights the aesthetic, technical, business, and ethical considerations of slide imaging techniques and their applications.