Brookhaven College - Spring 2019 Credit Classes for COMM

COMM 1307
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.

Course Description: Study of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of the traditional mass media: their functions, structures, supports, and influences. (3 Lec.)

COMM 1316
(3 Credit Hours)

Course Description: Introduction to problems and practices of photography for newspapers, and/or fine art purposes/commercial output. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, digital and print media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

COMM 1317
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Required: COMM 1316.

Course Description: Advanced problems and practices of photography for newspapers, and/or fine art purposes/commercial output. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, digital and print media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

COMM 1318
(3 Credit Hours)

Course Description: (1st semester, journalism emphasis) ( Also see ARTS 2356 for fine arts emphasis) Introduction to the basics of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics. This course is cross-listed as ARTS 2356. The student may register for either COMM 1318 or ARTS 2356 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

COMM 1319
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Recommended: COMM 1318.

Course Description: Extends the students' knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. This course is cross-listed as ARTS 2357. The student may register for either COMM 1319 or ARTS 2357 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec. 4 Lab)

COMM 2303
(3 Credit Hours)

Course Description: Concepts and techniques of sound production, including the coordinating and directing processes. Hands-on experience with equipment, sound sources, and direction of talent. (3 Lec.)

COMM 2305
(3 Credit Hours)

Course Description: Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design. (3 Lec.)

COMM 2311
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Recommended: Typing ability.

Course Description: Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

COMM 2315
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Required: COMM 2311.

Course Description: Continuation of the aims and objectives of news gathering and writing with emphasis on advanced reporting techniques. (2 Lec.,3 Lab.)

COMM 2389
(3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing.

Course Description: This instructional program is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in Communication. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Communication. This course is cross-listed as SPCH 2389. The student may register for either COMM 2389 or SPCH 2389 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 5 Lab.)