COM 404 Performance for the Screen. Delivery styles, dressing for video success and performance self-criticism techniques are all studied. The role of talent as communicator is studied and emphasized. There is a lab component. Students learn to produce news programs and program components through further development of news writing, news talent and news production skills.
Students also learn of the dilemmas faced every day by working broadcast journalists.
Ethics and technologies are studied. Also includes elements of Computer Assisted Reporting and reporting for the Internet. There is a substantial lab component. Understanding basic principles for print media graphics and developing editing skills. Learning how to design and layout newspapers, newsletters, magazines and Web pages using such computer software as PageMaker.