Offerings might include Media Aesthetics, Media, Gender and Culture, Political Communication, International Communication or other relevant subjects. Students explore the literature concerning the topic and write or produce extensively, including such projects as a research paper, a video or an advertising and public relations campaign. A senior seminar in communications explores current topics and important issues in the field, such as ethics, laws, politics, and economics. It also examines the broader issues of communications and society. It sharpens their skills in studio and field production.
Students broaden their expertise in operating cameras, microphones and editing equipment.
Students also develop skills in pre- production planning, writing, lighting, directing and post production. Students learn how to write sentences, numbers, attributions, titles, etc. for broadcast. Students apply newly learned skills through writing, re- writing and broadcast. The course explores techniques of creative media advertising. Students do practical work in copywriting, ad design, layout, and campaign strategy.