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Electronic Media Courses Semester Six
Course
Description
Electronic Field Production
COM 310
(3 cr.)
A practical experience in the essential techniques of Electronic Field Production EFP/Single Camera Video SCV. An exploration of the client-producer relationship established through the Action Plan process. The class at large will be involved in a client-based project. Students will also be required to acquire and produce a client based video project. (Students should also enroll for TV Practicum while taking this course.)


Web Design II
COM 421
(4 cr.)
A practical experience in advanced web design and management. An exploration of integrating forms, e-mail databases and media to websites. Students will be required to acquire and produce a client based web project. Emphasis – hands-on production in Waldorf’s state of the art Multimedia Lab. (Students should also enroll in the Web Design Practicum while taking this course.) (Prerequisite: COM 342 or consent of instructor.)


Editing
COM 316
(3 cr.)
Students learn that editing is part science, part art and part diplomacy. Science means mastering language skills - spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage and style - and using them to ensure that copy is clear, accurate and consistent. Art means making the writing tight and effective through word choice and economy. Diplomacy means knowing when to change copy and when to leave well enough alone. Students learn how editors play the roles of gatekeeper and quality control agent. Those not interested in editing as a career will learn valuable skills to improve their writing.


Practicum
COM 280, 281, 282, 283
(.5 cr.)

Offers authentic production experience and leadership training in one or more of the campus media – radio, video, newspaper, yearbook, and web design. Required of all mass communications majors.

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