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MATH - 8505 Advanced Probability (3)
Provides a calculus-based foundation in the principles and theories of probability and statistics with an emphasis on mathematical reasoning and proof.
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MATH - 8523 Financial Mathematics (3)
Provides a calculus-based examination of financial mathematics and its applications.
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MATH - 8623 Mathematical Modeling (3)
An exploration of the applications of mathematics to the modeling of real-world phenomena. The students will rely on their knowledge of calculus, probability, combinatorics, and other mathematics to analyze data from real-world phenomena, describe the model using mathematical language (i.e. create a model), and analyze the model in order to understand the phenomenon. Prerequisites: take MATH-2294 , STAT-4219 , and MATH-6449 .
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MATH - 8700 Independent Study In Mathematics (1-4)
Includes individual reading, research, and/or education project in mathematics under the supervision of faculty. Requires permission of instructor and division chairperson. Instructional Method: Independent Study
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MATH - 8800 Mathematics Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide graduate mathematics students with supervised experiences in applied settings. Prerequisite: Permission.
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MATH - 8900 Graduate Thesis Project (3)
Provides graduate mathematics students with the opportunity to synthesize and integrate their graduate work by developing and completing a research thesis or project. The subject of the thesis or project should be consistent with the student’s goals and faculty expertise.
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MATH - 8950 Graduate Seminar (3)
Provides the opportunity to provide a seminar class, investigating a topic in mathematics. The seminar topic will provide evidence of the ability to understand and synthesize the chosen topic.
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MATH - 8970 Graduate Capstone Internship (1-4)
Provides graduate mathematics students with supervised experiences in applied settings. Prerequisite: Candidate status and permission of advisor.
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MATH - 8990 Research Presentation (1)
Provides graduate mathematics students with the opportunity to present an oral and written account of their research/project, which will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee. Writing format will follow theses/project guidelines for graduate work. The oral presentation will follow a format consistent with presentations of research papers at professional meetings and will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee. Research presentations will be open to all students and faculty. Students should enroll during the final semester of their research of the semester of their graduation.
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MATH - 8999 Directed Scholarship (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CR” in the designated capstone course, MATH-8900. Note: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable) and is P/NC option.
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MCOM - 2220 Broadcasting in America (3)
Surveys the role and effects of the broadcasting and cable industry. Emphasizes historical development, media regulations, terminology, programming and career opportunities. Introduces the economic and social consequences of broadcasting, the role of government regulations, and the future of the electronic media. Equivalent to MCOM-4565, MCOM-565.
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MCOM - 2230 Introduction to News Writing (3)
Introduces components of news writing including the techniques of news gathering, reporting, and interviewing; the use of library and online database research methods; and other related skills. Emphasizes conventional journalistic style and structure and includes editing, copy editing, and writing of captions and headlines. Simulates real-time constraints and deadlines in writing basic stories. Equivalent to MCOM-4250, MCOM-450.
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MCOM - 2361 Introduction to Advertising (3)
Provides a comprehensive overview of the role and principles of advertising in integrated marketing communications, consumer behavior, creative strategies, and types of media. Explores the history, structure, and theory of advertising through practical applications. Requisite courses: None.
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MCOM - 2451 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
Provides an overview of the practices, theories, ethics, issues, and problems of public relations. Utilizes practical applications to emphasize internal and external relations for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations. Requisite courses: None
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MCOM - 2520 Introduction to Media and Society (3)
Surveys the development and influence of the nature, function, and responsibilities of mass media, including print, broadcasting, and film industries. Examines psychological, social, cultural, political, and economic impact of media in a global environment with an emphasis on the media’s role in American society. Equivalent to MCOM-4520, MCOM-420.
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MCOM - 2700 On-air Performance (3)
Broadcast principles and techniques for introductory on-air performance are discussed and applied. Includes: creating, reading, and delivering on-air performances for commercials, news, interviews, public service announcements, and special events for Radio, Television, and Web-based media. Equivalent to MCOM-4748, MCOM-5748, MCOM-548.
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MCOM - 3220 Online Journalism (3)
Covers the social, cultural, political, legal, and economic issues involved in the online journalism of local, national, and international organizations, net-native news outlets, national public broadcasters, citizen-journalism sites, and coverage of world events. Compares the state of mainstream online journalism with citizen journalism including an ongoing discussion of the concept of public journalism.
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MCOM - 3725 Layout, Design and Production (3)
Explores theory and practice on the preparation of copy and illustration for newspaper, magazine, advertising, public relations, and electronic publication. Incorporates fundamentals of desktop publishing, copyediting, headline writing, typography, layout, design, and use of photos. Equivalent to MCOM-4715, MCOM-515.
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MCOM - 3740 Media Production Techniques (4)
Presents techniques in digital video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio acquisition. Productions involve the designing, writing, and directing of short form digital projects. Prerequisite: Take MST-2100
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MCOM - 4040 Film Seminar (3)
Examines style and influence of key contemporary independent narrative and documentary filmmakers. Note: may be repeated for credit with different topics. Equivalent to MCOM-540.
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MCOM - 4070 Media Workshop (3)
Specific media technologies, skills, and issues are considered in a series of workshops using outside resources. Note: may be repeated for different subjects. Equivalent to MCOM-5070, MCOM-570.
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MCOM - 4210 Theory and History of a Free Press (3)
Examines theories of a free press and evolution of the First Amendment. Considers contemporary notions of mass media freedoms, limits, and responsibilities, and relevance of Milton, Mill, Jefferson, and other free press thinkers to current media problems. Also considers media ethics. Equivalent to MCOM-510.
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MCOM - 4230 Reporting, Writing and Editing (3)
Explores advanced news gathering, writing, reporting, and editing skills relevant in the areas of journalism and media. Examines news policy problems and news selection processes. Incorporates advanced principles of copy reading, editing, writing captions and headlines for producing clear, concise, coherent, accurate and thorough copy. Emphasizes interviewing, research skills, and practical experience.
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MCOM - 4255 Broadcast Journalism (3)
Examines principles, craft, and techniques of broadcast journalism in a transmedia environment. Provides, through translating theory into practice, experience in field and electronic newsgathering and production for broadcast. Equivalent to MCOM-555. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4230 .
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MCOM - 4270 The Newsroom (3)
Emphasizes the Information gathering skills used by working journalists. Examines the practices of a newsroom including real-world assignments, beat reporting, research, story-writing, and the multi-media production. Prerequisite: MST-2100
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MCOM - 4275 Media Planning and Management (3)
Emphasizes techniques, strategies, and problems of buying and selling advertising media time, and space. Explores the marketing mix, coordination of advertising with promotions and public relations, and the relationship between the client and agency. Incorporates mass media management issues dealing with organization, ownership, budgeting, research, production, equipment, markets, personnel, legal aspects, buying and selling of properties, business practices, and policies. Equivalent to MCOM-575.
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MCOM - 4291 Newspaper Practicum (1-3)
A practice-oriented course aimed at developing news processing and production skills. Theories of journalism along with the techniques of layout, design, style, headline writing, copy and photo editing, and dummy preparation for producing factual, concise copies for hard and online vehicles will be incorporated. Students are required to work with the student newspaper. Instructional Method: Supervisory Equivalent to MCOM-5291, MCOM-591.
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MCOM - 4361 Advertising and Society (3)
Provides a comprehensive overview of the role and principles of advertising in economic and communication systems. Explores the history, structure, and theory of advertising. Equivalent to MCOM-5361, MCOM-561. Prerequisite: take MCOM-2361 .
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MCOM - 4365 Advertising as Communication (3)
Examines the nature and process of communication as it relates to advertising and provides a basic introduction into the planning and execution of advertising and promotion within the context of marketing goals and objectives. Equivalent to COMS-565.
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MCOM - 4379 Creative Strategies in Advertising and Public Relations (3)
Explores the creative principles dealing with the preparation of the advertising and public relations. Emphasizes conceptual thinking, research, copy writing, design process, development, and production of attention-grabbing promotional messages. Equivalent to COMS-579, COMS-5379.
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MCOM - 4451 Public Relations in Society (3)
Incorporates communication theories, research, promotional strategies, and management to examine the role of public relations in society through critical analysis and application to practical issues, situations, and campaigns. Addresses crisis communication, risk communication, reputation management, social marketing, culture, technology, globalization, and related concepts. Equivalent to MCOM-5451, MCOM-551. Prerequisite: take MCOM-2361 and MCOM-2451 .
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MCOM - 4452 Public Relations Case Studies (3)
Provides an in-depth study of several actual public relations cases. Exposes students to a series of imaginary public relations situations that permit students to develop their own solutions and approaches to the problems that have been related in the various scenarios. Equivalent to MCOM-552. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4451 .
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MCOM - 4512 Media Communication Law (3)
Identifies, details, and evaluates various contemporary issues in media law from the perspective of the communicator. Includes free speech principles, First Amendment issues, libel, broadcast regulation, right of privacy, copyright, and fair trial/free press. Equivalent to MCOM-5512, MCOM-512.
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MCOM - 4560 Women in the Media (3)
Considers the representation and function of women in the media, and women who produce media from a theoretical perspective, with a focus on contemporary times. Equivalent to MCOM-560.
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MCOM - 4567 Children and Television (3)
Explores children’s television programming and its impact. Evaluates such programming in terms of its production quality, social values, and educational entertainment values. Identifies resources of children’s television viewing in relation to development of the child. Equivalent to MCOM-567.
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MCOM - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in media communications under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to MCOM-470.
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MCOM - 4702 Digital Film Production (3)
Explores the entire digital filmmaking processes including pre-production, production, and post production. Collaborates on applied short digital film projects (narrative drama and experimental film). Prerequisite: Take MCOM-4740 .
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MCOM - 4715 Layout, Design and Production (3)
Explores theory and practice on the preparation of copy and illustration for newspaper, magazine, advertising, public relations and electronic publication. Incorporates fundamentals of desktop publishing, copyediting, headline writing, typography, layout, design, and use of photos. Equivalent to MCOM-515.
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MCOM - 4720 Audio Production (4)
Production in the audio medium. Students learn correct studio and remote production procedures, editing, and mixing on media laboratory equipment. Seven projects are produced for student portfolios. Equivalent to MCOM-520. Prerequisite: Take MST-2100
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MCOM - 4725 Advanced Design and Production (3)
Applies advanced theory and develops practice in the preparation of copy and illustration for a variety of print and electronic publications. Emphasizes technological literacy, incorporating basic usage of multiple design software programs. Equivalent to MCOM-5725, MCOM-525. Prerequisite :Take MCOM-3725 .
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MCOM - 4731 Screenwriting (3)
Introduces principles of writing documentaries and drama. Including outlines, character descriptions, scenes, and sequences. Equivalent to MCOM-5731, MCOM-531. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4740 .
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MCOM - 4732 Writing for Film and Video (3)
Advanced script-writing class for students who understand terminology, production fundamentals, and creating visual sequences for film. Equivalent to MCOM-532. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4731 .
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MCOM - 4734 Video Production Editing (3)
Examines theories and techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Explores aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Equivalent to MCOM-5734, MCOM-534.
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MCOM - 4735 Documentary Filmmaking (3)
Considers non-studio production using portable digital video equipment. Provides practical exercises in the development and production of independent broadcast documentaries. Equivalent to MCOM-5735, MCOM-535.
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MCOM - 4736 Producing (3)
The art of developing and financing film and television productions, including the optioning of media properties, employing above-the-line personnel, and securing the involvement of broadcasters and distributions. Equivalent to MCOM-536. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4740 .
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MCOM - 4740 Television Production (3-4)
Presents techniques in digital video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio acquisition. Productions involve the designing, writing, and directing of short-form digital projects. Equivalent to MCOM-440.
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MCOM - 4741 American Cinema (3)
A film studies course that covers American film history from the silent era to the present day. Students will learn how American films reflect and shape popular culture, the basic technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures, how the technology of cinema relates to film art, the economic structure of the film industry, and how to watch films actively and critically. Equivalent to MCOM-541.
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MCOM - 4743 History of Film (3)
Explores historical stages of film and research important styles, genres and movements in each period. Reviews films relationships to history, society, economy and culture.
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MCOM - 4746 Advanced Video Editing (3)
Addresses advanced techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Examines aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Equivalent to MCOM-546. Prerequisites: take MCOM-4734 .
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MCOM - 4750 Advanced Media Production, Post (4)
Focuses on sophisticated uses of production skills in a state of the art video facility. Particular attention is devoted to lighting, audio, and post-production. Students will produce a range of programs. Emphasis is placed on the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advanced television programs. Equivalent to MCOM-4739, MCOM-539. Requisite courses: Take MCOM-3740 .
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MCOM - 4777 Cinematography (3)
Focuses on the art and techniques of cinematography for drama film as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting, as well as the principals of the image making process, including still and motion picture photography. Equivalent to MCOM-577. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4720 or MCOM-4735 .
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MCOM - 4800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide the media communications student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings, both on and off campus. Students may work in specialized areas in Governors State University’s Digital Learning and Media Design Department. May be repeated. Equivalent to MCOM-480.
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MCOM - 5005 Media Symposium (1)
A workshop exploring selected issues in depth. Faculty of the media program are joined by media professionals, social critics, community leaders, and public officials, as well as other university faculty. Equivalent to MCOM-505.
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MCOM - 6040 Film Seminar (3)
Analyzes style and influence of key contemporary independent narrative and documentary filmmakers. Note: may be repeated for credit with different topics. Equivalent to MCOM-540.
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MCOM - 6070 Media Workshop (3)
Produce a digital filmmaking project (group or individual) as a director, producer, cinematographer or editor. Equivalent to MCOM-5070, MCOM-570.
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MCOM - 6255 Broadcast Journalism (3)
Applies principles, craft, and techniques of broadcast journalism in a transmedia environment. By translating theory into practice, provides leadership experiences in field and electronic newsgathering and production for broadcast. Equivalent to MCOM-555.
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MCOM - 6275 Media Planning and Management (3)
Evaluates techniques, strategies, and problems of buying and selling advertising media time and space. Assesses the marketing mix, coordination of advertising with promotions and public relations, and the relationship between client and agency. Synthesizes mass media management issues dealing with organization, ownership, budgeting, research, production, equipment, markets, personnel, legal aspects, buying and selling of properties, business practices, and policies. Equivalent to MCOM-575.
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MCOM - 6291 Newspaper Practicum (1-3)
A practice-oriented course aimed at enhancing news processing and production skills. Theories of journalism along with the techniques of layout, design, style, headline writing, copy and photo editing, and dummy preparation for producing factual, concise copies for hard and online vehicles will be incorporated. Students are required to work with the student newspaper. Equivalent to MCOM-5291, MCOM-591.
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MCOM - 6355 Seminar in Advertising and Public Relations (3)
Explores key aspects of advertising and public relations research and theory. Focuses on aspects of consumer behavior and psychology, culture, political communication, contemporary issues, problems, and challenges through guided discussion and analysis of case studies. Equivalent to MCOM-655.
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MCOM - 6361 Advertising and Society (3)
Provides analysis of the role and principles of advertising in economic and communication systems. Investigates and applies the history, structure, and theories of advertising. Equivalent to MCOM-5361, MCOM-561.
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MCOM - 6365 Advertising as Communication (3)
Analyzes the nature and process of communication as it relates to advertising and provides an introduction into the planning and execution of advertising and promotion within the context of marketing goals and objectives. Equivalent to COMS-565, COMS-5365.
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MCOM - 6451 Public Relations in Society (3)
Introduces the beginning student to the public relations profession and to the tools used by practitioners. Presents the history and philosophy of public relations, and trains the student in the techniques of preparing public relations plans to satisfy the needs of both private businesses and public institutions/organizations. Equivalent to MCOM-5451, MCOM-551.
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MCOM - 6452 Public Relations Case Studies (3)
Explores a variety of real-world application of public relations problems/opportunities through open discussion of real-world application of promotional communication concepts and principles as well as critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making processes. Research, promotional communication strategies as well as management, resolution and communication theories are incorporated.
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MCOM - 6479 Creative Strategies in Ad, PR (3)
Examines the creative principles and strategies in dealing with the preparation of advertising and public relations. Emphasizes conceptual and creative thinking, research, design process, development and production of aesthetic and persuasive promotional messages. Equivalent to COMS-579, COMS-5379.
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MCOM - 6512 Media Communication Law (3)
Applies, evaluates, and synthesizes various contemporary issues in media law from the perspective of the communicator. Includes free speech principles, First Amendment issues, libel, broadcast regulation, right of privacy, copyright, and fair trial/free speech. Equivalent to MCOM-5512, MCOM-512.
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MCOM - 6560 Women in the Media (3)
Focused examination of the representation and function of women in the media, and women who produce media. The woman as media subject and producer is analyzed through feminist theoretical and methodological framework. Equivalent to MCOM-560.
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MCOM - 6565 Broadcasting in America (3)
Examines the history, development, structure, content, and influence of the American broadcast media within society at large. Evaluates theories and methods of examining programming and technology, economic and social consequences of broadcasting, the role of government regulation, and the future of the electronic media. Equivalent to MCOM-565.
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MCOM - 6702 Digital Film Production (3)
Experiences the entire digital filmmaking processes including pre-production, production, and post-production. Creates applied short digital film projects (narrative dram and experimental film). Equivalent to MCOM-5702, MCOM-502.
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MCOM - 6720 Audio Production (4)
[changed description] Analyzes and differentiates professional audio production principles and techniques common to all types of production including film, television, radio, and live sound. Primary focus is on developing and planning systematic approaches to sound design and post-production audio, including attention to production audio and post-production techniques. Equivalent to MCOM-520. Prerequisite courses: Take COMS-3740.
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MCOM - 6730 Directing Drama for TV and Film (3)
The art and craft of directing dramatic film and television productions, including exercises in critical viewing, the drafting of shot lists and story boards, and activities such as blocking actions, shot composition, and continuity directing in a studio environment. Equivalent to MCOM-630.
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MCOM - 6731 Screenwriting (3)
Applies principles of writing documentaries and drama, including outlines, character descriptions, scenes, and sequences. Equivalent to MCOM-5731, MCOM-531.
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MCOM - 6732 Writing for Film and Video (3)
Advanced script-writing class for students who understand terminology, production fundamentals, and creating visual sequences for film. Equivalent to MCOM-532.
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MCOM - 6734 Video Production Editing (3)
Lab-based instruction and application of the theories and techniques of nonlinear digital video editing. Students conduct FireWire-based editing with DVCAM and Mini-DV source footage on Final Cut Pro platforms. Equivalent to MCOM-5734, MCOM-534.
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MCOM - 6735 Documentary Filmmaking (3)
The analysis, development, and production of independent broadcast documentaries. Equivalent to MCOM-5735, MCOM-535.
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MCOM - 6736 Producing (3)
The art of developing and financing film and television productions, including the optioning of media properties, employing above-the-line personnel, and securing the involvement of broadcasters and distributions. Equivalent to MCOM-536.
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MCOM - 6741 American Cinema (3)
A film studies course that covers American film history from the silent era to the present day. Students will learn how American films reflect and shape popular culture, the basic technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures, how the technology of cinema relates to film art, the economic structure of the film industry, and how to watch films actively and critically. Equivalent to MCOM-541.
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MCOM - 6743 History of Film (3)
Explores historical stages of film and research important styles, genres and movements in each period. Reviews films relationships to history, society, economy and culture. Prerequisite: MCOM-6702 or permission.
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MCOM - 6746 Advanced Video Editing (3)
Examines advanced techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Applies aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Experimentation with special effects in motion graphics. Completes mastering of the final project to DVD or streaming video. Equivalent to MCOM-546. Prerequisites: take MCOM-6734 .
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MCOM - 6748 On-Air Performance (3)
Addresses technical and aesthetic components of on-air performance. Includes opportunities for students to practice direction of on-air talent, critique performances, and develop on-mic and on-camera performance skills. Equivalent to MCOM-5748, MCOM-548.
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MCOM - 6750 Advanced Media Production (4)
Develops sophisticated use of production skills in a video facility. Particular attention is devoted to design and evaluation of lighting, audio, and post-production. Students produce a range of programs. Emphasis is on the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advanced television programs as well as the critique and assessment of their own work, the work of colleagues and professionally produced examples.
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MCOM - 6760 Corporate and Nontraditional Broadcasting/Non-Broadcast Television Operations (3)
Introduces the concepts of video, multi-media and emerging technologies; analyzing their use in non-traditional and corporate broadcasting for instruction, information, promotion, public relations and training. Examines media and Internet services provided by departments in businesses, educational institutions, medical facilities and government (including the military). Equivalent to MCOM-660.
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MCOM - 6777 Cinematography (3)
The art and techniques of cinematography for drama film and documentary as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting. The principles of the image making process, including still and motion picture photography. Masters advanced camera operation. Equivalent to MCOM-577. Prerequisites: take MCOM-6702 or MCOM-6735 .
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MCOM - 7051 Journalism Seminar (3)
Examines a selected topic in journalism. Covers aspects of online and new media reporting, writing, and production. Emphasizes techniques for information gathering through interviews and scientific data collection and exploration of conceptual subjects. Topics vary by term. Equivalent to MCOM-751.
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MCOM - 7455 Media Management (3)
Examines management of broadcasting, cablecasting, and corporate media. Focuses on management functions in various-sized markets, including personnel, programming, community relations, and promotion. Also considers emerging challenges to managers, such as impact of new technologies, changing laws, and regulations. Equivalent to MCOM-755.
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MCOM - 7540 Trends in Communications Technologies (3)
Examines emerging communications technologies, applications and issues, including converging digital technologies and multi-media; the Internet and World Wide Web; communications satellites; video distribution systems including cable, video cassettes, and disks; and virtual reality. Also considers programming and content planned or available. Equivalent to MCOM-740.
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MCOM - 7725 Advanced Producing for Film and TV (3)
Students take on all the functions of the producer while undertaking the development of a feature film or television program. In addition to drafting a treatment, securing a property, and creating a budget and schedule, students develop a project that could become a feature production while attending the university or upon graduation. Equivalent to MCOM-725.
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MCOM - 7730 The Screenplay Project (3)
Intensive development and drafting of a feature dramatic or documentary screenplay project. Equivalent to MCOM-730.
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MCOM - 8003 Contemporary Issues (3)
A graduate seminar exploring a selected issue in media, communication, or popular culture. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to MCOM-803.
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MCOM - 8030 Graduate Seminar in Media Communications (3)
Examines classic literature in mass communications as way of understanding origins and theoretical bases of the discipline, and as a way of assessing its current status. Considers the teaching of communications at various levels. Equivalent to MCOM-830.
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MCOM - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in media communications under supervision of faculty. Equivalent to MCOM-870.
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MCOM - 8800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide the media communications student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings, both on and off campus. Students may work in specialized areas in Governors State University’s Digital Learning and Media Design Department. May be repeated. Equivalent to MCOM-880.
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MST - 2100 Introduction to Media Production (3)
Introduces the basic production techniques and broadcast concepts for video, internet streaming, multimedia, mobile, and emerging technologies. Examines the principles involved in production across platforms through hands-on production. Students apply skills learned on individual and collaborative productions.
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MST - 2101 Introduction to Media Studies (3)
Introduces students to the concepts and issues in the study of media including the “new” in new media technologies. Surveys the historical and material specificity of media technologies and resulting forms of social life. Engages students in critical debates on media, culture, and power and considers problems posed by new and old media objects and processes.
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MST - 2102 Digital Video Writing (3)
Introduces basic digital video writing techniques. Examines the principles involved in story development and structure with emphasis on digital video production concepts and multiple platforms. Apply skills learned on individual writing projects. Corequisite: take MST-2100 previously or enroll in concurrently.
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MST - 2110 Media Forms (3)
Examines interrelated histories of media and technology (film, video, radio, Internet, electronic media) from the advent of print, through to digital computing, and into analogue, video, and the Internet. Emphasizes the influences of technology and functionality of the merging field of digital media on social, economic, political, and cultural systems in a global context.
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MST - 2120 Media Theory (3)
Examines media and emerging theoretical trends in western and non-western media thought. Considers the relevance of different theoretical approaches and methods, the problem of the Eurocentric nature of media theory, and questions assumptions of production, distribution, and reception. Examines the unique perspectives of the Chicago school of media theory.
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MST - 2130 Media Culture and Innovation (3)
Focuses on media and innovation in western and non-western emerging media cultures. Emphasises a foundational understanding of creative industries including media leaders, international media systems, culture policy, and world events, in the production of culture and innovation from the advent of film, through television, and into video and the Internet with a focus on contemporary media.
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MST - 3099 Global Media Literacy (3)
Develops students’ ability to be critical about and understand the media society they consume and produce, as well as digital media forms, culture, production, and dissemination. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and analysis skills useful for interpreting, producing and criticizing global and international media. Prerequisites: MST-2100 and MST-2101
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MST - 3104 Playing Games (3)
Explores gaming. Whether we play board or multiplayer online games, gaming teaches collaborative problem solving, motivation, and strategic planning. Described as the sum total of all expressive mediums, some games are also as rich and meaningful as art and literature. Through substantial reading and gaming, students examine the evolution of gaming, the artistic, social, and economic impact of gaming and gaming practices.
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MST - 3212 Social Media (3)
Introduces literature about and direct experience of the new social media literacies. Emphasizes research foundations and practical methods to control attention, attitudes, and tools necessary for critical consumption of information, best practices of individual digital participation, and collective participatory culture, the use of collaborative media and methodologies, and the application of network know-how to like online.
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