This course introduces students to basic oral communication theories and practices.
Students gain appreciation of, and confidence in, oral communication.
Students apply critical thinking skills in the development of projects in public address, group discussion and interpersonal communication. This course fulfills the speech proficiency requirement. This course engages the students in critical thinking situations involving an analytical examination of the structuring of form and the development of concise color theory in solving design problems. Design projects are presented through slide lecture and specific instructions, supplemented by textbook readings and references, as introductory examples of basic, visual principles that students will amplify, embellish or use in combination. Projects are evaluated and modified.