2013 – 2014 - Barton College

132 Arts and Sciences: Communication and Performing ArtsCOM 316. Reporting. 3.Introduction to the processes of news gathering, interviewing, and writing news for print andelectronic media. The course will include news gathering techniques such as database searches andon-line research. This is a writing-intensive course. Spring.Prerequisite: COM 225.COM 317. Editing. 3.A course designed to familiarize students with editing materials in preparation for publication usingclear, concise journalistic writing styles. Also included are proper techniques for headline writing,page layout, and picture editing. Spring.Prerequisite: COM 225.COM 321. Principles of Public Relations. 3.Course emphasizes the profession and the practice of public relations in both for-profit and nonprofitorganizations. Special emphasis is given to organizational cultures and corporate image andidentity. Course covers social, ethical, and legal issues related to public relations.Note: Course also listed as MGT 321.COM 325. Advanced Media Writing. 3.This is an advanced course in writing for broadcast and digital media. Emphasis will be placed ondeveloping writing skills for multiple platforms and will include working on scripts that incorporatedigital audio and video.Prerequisite: COM 225.COM 330. Advanced Video Production. 3.Advanced applications in video production including lighting, graphics, and post-productiontechnique. Utilization of non-linear editing. Spring.Prerequisite: COM 215.Note: Digital video camera is required.COM 340. Audio for Film and Video. 3.An introduction to the concepts and applications of audio production and post-production forfilm and video. Students will explore the history of sound for film, film-making practices, theatersound formats, television audio production, and synchronization with SMPTE time code. Studentsexperience industry techniques such as the recording and editing of dialogue, ADR, sound effects,and music in projects and in a class film production. Spring.Prerequisites: COM 215, 216.