Provides an overview of the nature, functions, and responsibilities of the mass communication industries in a global environment with an emphasis on the media's role in American society. IAI Code: MC 911

Introduces students to the application of fundamental non-studio video production techniques. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, field audio operations, and lighting in a non-studio setting. IAI Code: MC 916

Introduces students to the application of fundamental multi-camera production techniques. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, audio board operations, and lighting in a multi-camera setting. IAI Code: MC 916

Video Production is a basic introduction to the equipment, facilities, and terminology of the video media industry. Students will work in both a multiple camera studio and field environments to produce live TV shows, short films, news packages, and create their own media production portfolio. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of script writing, non-linear video editing, camera operation, and lighting techniques. This course is designed to better prepare students for a career in video production and to help students gain a greater appreciation for the nuance and subtlety of video production as both media creators and consumers. IAI Code: MC 916

Journalism Practicum is a course in applied journalism practices. The student will participate in the preparation and production of the HCC student newspaper, including assignments in copy writing, news and feature writing/ reporting, layout, editing, headline writing, ad sales and preparation.

Introduction to Film examines the craft and art of film to improve understanding and appreciation of the cinematic media. The course consists of viewing and discussing representative films from various American film genres. IAI Code: F2 908

Film History and Appreciation is a survey of film as an art form and industry. Particular emphasis is placed on lighting, sound, genre characteristics, image composition, editing, criticism, and social implications. IAI Code: F2 908

An international survey of the development of cinema from its origins in the late nineteenth century typically through the end of WWII. Select films will be considered for their historical, technological, aesthetic or ideological significance. IAI Code: F2 910

An international survey of the development of cinema typically from WWII to contemporary practice. Select films will be considered for their historical, technological, aesthetic or ideological significance. IAI Code: F2 911

This course is designed as an introduction to news writing skills. Throughout the course, students learn about research, writing, editing, and publishing news stories for a variety of media types. Emphasis will be on developing feature stories and news reporting. Journalistic ethics, effective research, publishing in print and online, using social media as a journalistic tool, and photo editing and cut line writing will be the focus of the course content. IAI Code: MC 919

This course is designed for students who wish to further develop news writing skills. It is a continuation of News Reporting, though emphasis will be on editing and re-writing news stories. Emphasis will be on fact checking, editing, principles, and AP guidelines, though journalistic ethics, effective research, publishing in print and online, using social media as a journalistic tool, and photo editing will also be covered. IAI Code: MC 920

This course gives students practice in the fundamentals of filmmaking through application. Students will work cohesively to produce and premiere a short film.

Reinforces students' fundamental applied understanding of video production techniques. Includes conceptualization, cinematography, script writing, audio operations, and lighting in both a multi-camera studio and field setting. Objectives: This course is designed to better prepare students for a career in video production and to help students gain a greater appreciation for the nuance and subtlety of video production as both media creators and consumers.

A capstone course that provides students real world opportunities in the field of public relations, advertising, journalism, or media production. Students must receive permission from the Director of Mass Communication to enroll in this course.

A capstone course for students to submit a portfolio of work to demonstrate functional understanding of the concepts learned in the field of public relations, advertising, journalism, or media production. Students must receive permission from the Director of Mass Communication to enroll in this course.