Proficiency in word processing is required. Three hours of lecture and in-class writing. News Reporting 3 cr. This course builds upon the newswriting skills developed in MCOM 151. In addition to continued emphasis on good writing, the course familiarizes students with the various techniques, problems, and ethics of news gathering.
Students cover beats for the campus newspaper.
Three hours of lecture. Principles of Photography 3 cr. An introductory study of basic photography including camera and darkroom techniques. Not designed for communication majors. Three hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.