This course begins with an examination of the elements of film form. The course will provide students with the terminology to analyze films and fortify their analytical skills. Representative films are exhibited. Emphasis is placed on dramatic structure, types of film, film theory and the function of film. COMM 4010 Communication Theory.
Students analyze and critique research finding, theoretical paradigms and media effects.
The value of the scientific method is highlighted and vocational opportunities are explored. Authoring Web Pages. Skills needed in developing wepages, HTML and popular web design programs, elements of design, online publications, history of the Internet, censorship, ethics, and advertising on the web. Mass Media Law and Ethics. Upper division communication students only.