Foundations of communication theory and practice relevant to interpersonal and public oral communication. Surveys the skills necessary to articulate oneself effectively in a variety of communication settings such as the interpersonal relationship, formal and informal groups, and public forums. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Theory, history, structure and functions of mass media (print, film, recording, radio, television, multimedia). Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Fundamentals of writing for broadcasting, including basic script formats and basic forms such as public service announcements, continuity, news and dramas. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 101. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Study and practice of all phases of radio production and equipment operation; includes legal and professional requirements for radio broadcasters. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 131. Four hours per week.
Introduction to the equipment and techniques of television production. Operation of television studio production equipment; processes and procedures of producing and directing. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 131. Four hours per week.
Introductory survey of theories concerning intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, public, mass media, and intercultural communication to provide the theoretical bases for further study in communication. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 100. Three hours per week.
Study of the factors that motivate and determine communication or non-communication among individuals, of the psychological barriers and inducements to open communication and of the effects of these factors upon the people involved. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Designed to improve exposure and practice in the preparation and presentation of messages. Emphasizes the nature, methods and principles of public address including persuasive, informative and special occasion presentations. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 100. Three hours per week.
Study of the production of television and film programs using single camera and editing techniques. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 134, 136. Four hours per week.
Supervised experiences in radio and television production and performance. May be repeated once. Credits may be earned in several areas. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Introduction to newspaper reporting and journalistic writing; the practical problems of publishing a newspaper. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 101. Three hours per week.
Study of the function of public relations, the relevant communication tools, the impact of emerging technology and the tasks, roles and responsibilities of a public relations professional. Additionally, it provides students with insight into future trends. May not be taken for credit if student has credit for CMAT 443. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 131 or 246. Three hours per week.
Offers students experiences in a variety of areas of on-campus activities. Students will be allowed to gain credit for working with groups such as The Evergreen yearbook, The Flyer newspaper, school-level newsletters, or other journalism or public relations activities approved by the practicum director. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 246 or 248 and permission of instructor. Minimum of four hours per week per credit.
Study of the communicative factors involved in the teaching-learning process. Explores the communication concepts applicable to classroom instruction and develops the communication skills essential in teaching groups of students. Special focus is given to communicating a supportive classroom environment, developing effective questioning strategies and effective interpersonal relationships in a classroom setting. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Study of human communication systems in organizations. Students explore one-to-one, small group and one-to-many communication, and develop the skills needed in organizational communication. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Study of correctable communication problems caused by cultural differences. Analysis of problems from communication and cultural perspectives. Emphasis on ways to avoid and correct such problems. Does not satisfy General Education requirements. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200. Three hours per week.
Introduction to common communication research methods, including: literature reviews, surveys, experiments,content analysis, rhetorical criticism, ethnography, interviews, and focus groups. Students learn essential research and writing skills through projects created in areas of interest, such as relationships, business, media, or advertising/public relations. Cannot receive credit for both CMAT 297 and CMAT 301. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200. Three hours per week.
Extension of CMAT 205. A laboratory approach to the study of communicating in relationships. Exercises and assignments assist students in examining how they talk to others and form partnerships. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 200, 205. Three hours per week.
Investigates interviewing situations based on giving and/or getting information and influencing the behavior of others through persuasion. Includes exercises demonstrating most commonly used forms of the interview. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 100 or 250 or 260. Three hours per week.
Historical and critical study of persuasive forms and techniques including propaganda and advertising. Study of theory and ethics of persuasion. Practice in persuasive communication. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200. Three hours per week.
Development of critical viewing skills through analysis of program conventions, genres and media aesthetics, and through intensive writing. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 110, 200. Three hours per week.
Investigates documentary styles and techniques. Emphasizes the documentary production process, familiarity with variety of documentary styles and good production skills. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 236 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
Critical study of the persuasive elements generated through the mass media, and the resulting influence the media exert upon society. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 110, 200. Three hours per week.
Acquaints the student with the numerous and varied elements contained on the Internet. The course will enhance communication skills specifically for the networked environments and discuss how to reach specific audiences on the net. Instruction includes media writing, page design, site development and learning about hypertext markup language. Integral to the course is evaluating and analyzing Web based content. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 110, 131. Three hours per week.
Students confront some of the problems faced by contemporary broadcast managers and seek to determine viable solutions. Topics include economics, personal relations, programming, organization, production, advertising and business, community relations and Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 332 or 334. Three hours per week.
Principles of research, organization and style for newspaper feature articles. Writing articles for possible submission to selected journals and newspapers. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 246. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the study and practice of planning and creating advertisements and advertising techniques such as campaign planning, copywriting and media placement. Explores the aesthetic dimensions of advertising expression and cultural dimensions of reading and interpreting advertisements. Overview of how the advertising industry operates, what ad people do, and the effects of advertising on society. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 131 or CMAT 246. Three hours per week.
Study of various mass media concepts as they impact contemporary society. May be repeated a maximum of two times under different subtitles. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200. Three hours per week.
Students propose a program for production with the advice and permission of an instructor prior to registration. Types of programs may include (but are not limited to) a series (news, talk or game show) for SU-TV, a full-length corporate video for a local “client,” a full-length informative video on a regional issue, or a feature-length drama. Only three hours may be counted toward upper-level major requirements. May be taken twice for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 330 or 336, junior standing, 3.0 grade point average in CMAT, written permission of the instructor. Three hours per week.
Characterization of family styles of communication as they reflect values, attitudes and perceptions of family members as a group. Examination of effects of individual communication strategies on development of family patterns of interaction. Selected readings, field research, two exams. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 200, 205. Three hours per week.
Course enhancing the understanding of the media-criminal justice relationship as media coverage corresponds with heightened public demand for accountability in law enforcement, corrections, legal and judicial agencies. Study news coverage and entertainment portrayals of institutional and source-reporter interaction in criminal justice agencies, which are developing sophisticated public information and media relations strategies. Evaluate whether the public can be better informed without sacrificing the integrity of media and criminal justice agencies. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 248 or 332 or 334. Three hours per week.
Focuses on the reporting and dissemination of environmental policy, information and education, environmental reporting and environmental public relations. Also discusses risk and crisis communication management. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200, 248 or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week.
Examines the process of communication from the perspective of the whole organization and studies various structures in business, education, the arts, etc. in order to analyze and improve communication. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200. Three hours per week.
Intensive study in speech or communication studies. Students should choose a seminar in their track. Substantial research paper/academic project and class presentation required. May be taken twice under different subtitles. Prerequisite: C or better in CMAT 200 and junior standing. Three hours per week.
Student must choose a topic for investigation with the advice of a instructor prior to registration. The student must then submit a proposal including a letter of intent, an outline of the proposed study, and an abstract of the intended topic area. Prior familiarity and work with the topic are recommended. Variable credit; may be taken twice. Prerequisite: permission of department chair. Hours arranged.
Provides practical experience in the application of theoretical concepts including broadcasting, theatre, journalism, organizational communication, public relations, training, etc. Only three hours may be counted toward upper-level major requirements. May be taken twice for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 100, 110, 200, junior standing, track core courses, 2.5 overall G.P.A., 3.0 G.P.A. in CMAT, and permission of the department. Three to six hours per week.
Designed to encourage students to pursue an important area of research in communication. Allows a student to study a subject area in more depth than possible in the traditional classroom setting. With the advice of an instructor, the student must submit a proposal including a letter of intent, an outline of the proposed study with bibliography, and an abstract of the intended topic area. The project should ideally be new research as an addendum to an earlier project. A public presentation of research is required. Prerequisites: C or better in CMAT 200, 297, (at least 3.0 G.P.A. in CMAT courses) permission of department chair, approval and cooperation of supervising instructor. Three hours per week.
Ensemble study focuses on dance as a fine art in the rehearsal and performance of ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance works choreographed by resident faculty, professional guest artists, and selected student members. May be taken for a total of eight credit hours with three applied to the dance minor or with five applied to the creative arts minor. Prerequisite: Previous training and audition in first class meeting. Four hours per week.
Study and practice of yoga. Focuses on sequences for strength, flexibility and balance and techniques for breath awareness, meditation and relaxation. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB. Note: hybrid course
Introduction to beginning modern dance as a creative art form. Focuses on a biomechanical approach to movement and basic principles and techniques derived from the American founders of modern dance. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Introduction to beginning classical ballet technique. Focuses on placement and body alignment, barre work, and simple adagio and allegro movements. Prerequisite: Little to no previous training. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Study of traditions of dance in communities around the world; provide perspective for understanding and appreciating the function of dance in human societies. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Continuation of modern dance principles and techniques. Focuses on complex sequences and extended creative studies. Prerequisite: DANC 162 or equivalent. Three hours a week. Meets General Education IB.
Continuation of classical ballet principles and techniques. Focuses on complex adagio and allegro sequences. Prerequisite: DANC 167 or equivalent. Three hours a week. Meets General Education IB.
Survey of musical theatre dance from late 19th century African-based forms through 20th century Broadway show styles. Focuses on the study of ballroom, ballet, jazz and tap dance techniques and selected repertory. Prerequisites: DANC 167 or 168 or 267. Three hours per week.
Introduction to theatre as a unified art with emphasis upon the literary and social significance of theatre in our society. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Practical experience in technical theatre including set construction, scene painting, lighting and sound. Three hours lecture, two-hour laboratory per week. Meets General Education IB.
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. May be repeated for a total of eight credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (P/F)
Study of the fundamentals of voice production and articulation. Designed to establish good habits of speech through analysis of each student’s voice, articulation and pronunciation, with directed exercises for improvement. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Survey of theatre history, dramatic theory, plays and playwrights, production practices and performance styles, emphasizing their relationship to the development of world civilization as both product of and mirror to changing values, tastes, attitudes and customs. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Through lectures and guided practice, students develop skills in the principles of design, drawing, construction techniques and theatre crafts. Three hours per week.
Practical survey of techniques in the application of theatrical makeup for performance on stage as well as television and film. Recommended for all performers. One hour lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week and required practical application in productions. Meets General Education IB.
Study of the theory and basic principles of the creative processes of acting with an emphasis on physical, mental and emotional process in the building of a dramatic character. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IB.
Designed as a continuation of THEA 220, this course begins with an overview of principal influences on the shaping on the aesthetics of drama as evidence in Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The course moves through the social, political and philosophical forces which shaped the theatre in the emergence of the modern world. Prerequisite: THEA 220. Three hours lecture per week.
Study of the theory and basic principles, skills and techniques underlying direction. Student-directed theatre production required. Prerequisite: THEA 224 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
