Students learn to write press releases, brochures, public service announcements, and other messages that inform or influence identified publics. Broadcast and video news release techniques are explored. Students learn how to approach writing tasks in employee communications, sales promotion, and in other areas commonly found in corporations, the health-care industry and nonprofit institutions. Discussion and Group Methods Com. This course emphasizes the techniques and practice of oral presentations in the context of group panel discussions.
Students receive extensive practice in discussion about present day problems and issues.
Especially useful for students interested in gaining experience in public speaking, persuasion, negotiation, and group decision making. This course offers an overview of digital media featuring classic examples like MYST, found in publishing and entertainment, along with a series of exercises created with Photoshop and software that have become standards in the industry. White 4 semester hours Advanced Graphic Design Com. 140 and 240. Studio projects explore the relationship of form, function, and context in the development of strong visual concepts that communicate effectively to an audience.