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MCOM 100 Introduction to Mass Media
MCOM 101 Introduction to Journalism
MCOM 102 Writing and Editing for Publication
MCOM 114 Introduction to Digital Video Production
MCOM 201 Digital Cinematography I
MCOM 202 Digital Cinematography II
MCOM 203 Digital Cinematography III

MCOM 100 Introduction to Mass Media 5 Credits
Survey of mass media emphasizing its history, structure and function and covering print and broadcast news gathering: film/cinema, television, radio, magazines and computers/Internet, and regulation, advertising/public relations and media effects. Prerequisite: None.
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MCOM 101 Introduction to Journalism 5 Credits
Introduction to two forms of mass media writing: writing to inform (print and broadcast) and writing to persuade (public relations, advertising and business). Newsgathering and newswriting techniques including interviews, news judgment, story development, use of basic resource material, writing style and editing. Explores relationship between news,
newsmakers, and ethics. Computer/word processing skills are essential to being successful in this course. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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MCOM 102 Writing and Editing for Publication 2 Credits
Development and application of skills in writing and editing for print and electronic publication. Students will participate in the production of a campus newspaper, web page, or literary journal. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, or instructor's permission. Word processing skills recommended.
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MCOM 114 Introduction to Digital Video Production 5 Credits
Explores the basic theories and skills used in studio and field video production, including basic camera operation, lighting, editing, audio techniques, and new technologies. Introduces media law and ethics, media literacy, and the production methods used to produce digital video art that tells a story, sells a product, and informs an audience. Prerequisite: For students continuing in Digital Cinematography, it is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MCOM 201.
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MCOM 201 Digital Cinematography I 5 Credits
Explores advanced theories and skills for field video production, including producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, editing, audio techniques, and post -production techniques. Includes digital video art forms, storyboard development, media writing, interviewing, budgeting, and planning. Prerequisite: MCOM 114, or instructor's permission. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MCOM 114.
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MCOM 202 Digital Cinematography II 5 Credits
Advanced theories and skills for studio video production, including producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, editing, audio techniques, and post-production techniques. Students will also study digital video art forms, run-sheet development, media writing, budgeting, and planning. Prerequisite: MCOM 114, or MCOM 201, or instructor's permission.
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MCOM 203 Digital Cinematography III 5 Credits
Production and direction of a professional digital film, digital video art piece, documentary, news magazine program, advertising campaign, and/or public service campaign suitable for playback on television broadcast and cable channels and/or the Internet, accompanied by a professional resume tape.  Includes non-linear computer editing skills, special requirements for internet media, and media promotion techniques. Prerequisite: MCOM 114, MCOM 201, MCOM 202 or instructor's permission.
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