Explores the major movements in modern art from 1850 to 1940, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, German Expressionism, American Modernism, Social Realism, Futurism, Dadaism, and Surrealisim, addressing the significance of the dramatic changes that occurred in art during this time period. Includes changing economics, evolving technology, new themes, relations between national and global cinema. Screening and analysis of seven features and numerous excerpts. Covers principles, theories, and applications of public relations. Explores values and ethics, communication theory, crisis management, public relations and the Internet, and writing for print and electronic media.
Students produce a campaign or event for a hypothetical client.
Covers how to establish and defend editorial policy, assemble literary selections, collaborate with writers and editors, conceive of magazine design, and evaluate contemporary literature within the context of current publications. Combines intensive study of published work with a workshop in which students critique each other's work. It is recommended that students complete at least one other writing or literature course before enrolling. Explores the news feature writing, with emphasis on developing story ideas, gathering materials, and writing in clear, compelling fashion. Intended for students who wish to contribute articles to The Ledger, community newspapers, or specialty publications.