Communications (CMS)

Students are introduced to the technologies and applications of multimedia systems including production, presentation, and transmission of video, voice, and data. Lecture: 2.0 credit hours; Laboratory: 2.0 credit hours.

Student works a minimum of two hours each week with the college radio station or TV station. Independent Study: 1 - 4 credits (15 - 60 contact hours).

Student works a minimum of two hours each week with the college newspaper. Practicum: 1-4 credit hours (30-120 contact hours). Course may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours.

Introduces the history of the broadcast media in the United States and to current operating practices including Internet distribution. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, exposure control, and skills needed by a photojournalist. Other topics may include using digital cameras, digital file formats, enhancing the digital image, and structuring the digital image. Lab component may include the use of a computer with photo imaging software and/or a darkroom using film cameras and enlargers. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).