All students enrolled meet periodically to discuss experiences. Consent of instructor 3-12 cr. Its intent is to provide students, as both potential consumers and leaders in the field, with information and skills they might need to consider the communication media of the future. The focus will be on the application of public relations for organizations that concentrate on specific areas such as health promotion, intercultural awareness and social justice. Students will become familiar with constituent, community, governmental and media relations, grant writing, and appropriate communication skill applications.
Students produce, direct and videotape dramatic scripts.
Material from this course may be used for student productions. May be taken more than once for credit. The student produces an independent project in his or her field under close supervision of a faculty advisor. Such projects may be in coordination with the college radio station, newspaper or local television facilities, but may not consist of an established position within these organizations. All students enrolled meet weekly to discuss projects.