Media History & Comm. Policy

The technological developments that have influenced the growth and development of our electronic modes of communication. Forms of media including radio, television, telephones, videocassette recorders, satellites, cable TV, electronic mail, robotics, and computers. The basic approach to these forms is historical, with an examination of their social impact.

QuantitativeMethods inResearch

Introduction to the structure, process, and logic of quanitative empirical research in communication. Topics include research design, measurement, descriptive and inferential statistics, and basic multivariate analysis. Students acquire an ability to critique various methodological approaches and techniques. Preparation for more advanced courses. Required of all Communication graduate students.

Sem-Screenwriting

Lecture, discussion. An examination of the art, craft, and business of screenwriting from theoretical and practical perspectives. Topics include screenplay format and structure, story, plot and character development, dialog and scene description, visual storytelling, pace and rhythm, analysis of professional and student scripts and films, and more. Written work includes three screenwriting projects. The focus is on writing for narrative films and, to a limited extent, TV programs. Prerequisite: COMM film course.
Subscribe to