Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 201 COMM 2200 - In-studio Video Production and Performance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course in all aspects of in-studio video production. Skills include performing for video as well as the use of cameras, switching, lighting, electronic graphics and audio equipment. In-class projects emphasize directing, writing and performing for video. COMM 2210 - Intercollegiate Debate Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credits. However, only 6 credits may be used toward the Communication major. COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course introduces the basic digital communication skills necessary to be successful in today's multimedia environment. Students will learn how to produce and edit audio, stills, and video. Students will also learn to upload content for presentation on the Web and will learn to use social media to disseminate information relative to your content. Concepts will first be discussed in two lecture periods, and then put into practice in a lab. COMM 2270 - Argumentation & Debate Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with emphasis on parliamentary and policy debate formats. Emphasis also placed on making claims and inferences, research and the use of evidence, cross-examination, case construction, rebuttals and style of presentation. COMM 2730 - Radio Production Workshop Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Students meet once a week and work as contributors to the Weber State student radio station, KWCR. Work may include such things as station management, announcing, production, news, sales or engineering. At least one shift of 4 hours per week is required. Specific hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credits. COMM 2751 - Field Video Production & Performance Credits: (3) Remote video production and performance. Skills include performance, program planning and writing, use of field cameras and post-production. May be taken in same semester as COMM 2200 . COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Newspaper lab experience at The Signpost for all majors in the Journalism and the Public Relations & Advertising concentrations. Journalism students should register for 1 credit for three consecutive semesters. Public Relations & Advertising students should register for 1 credit for two consecutive semesters. Students will learn facets of producing a print and/or on-line publication. Skills include news reporting and writing, advertising, design and photography. Prerequisite: COMM 1130 . May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. COMM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This course is intended to provide students with an overview of communication theory. It will give students a working knowledge of theories used to explain a wide range of communication phenomena, enabling them to build upon selected theories in other upper-division courses in their chosen communication major concentration. Prerequisite: COMM 2110 or permission of instructor. COMM 3050 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to explore interpersonal communication concepts in depth. Upon successful completion of this coures, students will have a greater understanding of interpersonal communication theories and strategies and will be able to enrich their relationships with personal application of this material. A special emphasis will be given to conflict management as an interpersonal communication skill. Students will be provided the analytical and communication Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog