2013 – 2014 - Barton College

133 Arts and Sciences: Communication and Performing ArtsCOM 360. Law and Ethics in Mass Media. 3.A survey class devoted to mass media law, including topics such as libel, invasion of privacy, the FirstAmendment, and obscenity. The course also will examine and discuss ethical issues that involve themedia including intellectual property, entertainment law, and copyright infringement. Fall.COM 370. Case Studies in Public Relations. 3.This course will provide an examination of actual public relations cases designed to expose studentsto the many professional and ethical dilemmas faced by PR practitioners. Students will learnthe details of important and well-known public relations cases, the strategies developed by PRprofessionals in the given cases, and the outcomes of the proposed strategies. Cases will demonstratehow to successfully handle public relations crises as well as how to execute day-to-day publicrelations for a client. Fall.COM 371. Internship Seminar. 3.This course is designed to help students prepare for a career in professional communication byassisting students in the development of job seeking skills and materials. This includes creating aresume and cover letters, and participating in mock job interviews.Note: Must be of junior or senior standing within the Communications program and have not received agrade lower than C- in major courses. This course must be successfully completed before a student can takeCOM 470.COM 380. Public Relations Strategies and Campaigns. 3.This course will focus on the strategic planning and execution of public relations campaigns.Students will learn how to identify goals and objectives, research and target specific audiences,problem-solve, manage a campaign, and evaluate the results. Spring.COM 410. Advanced Recording Production. 3.A practical study of sound and musical recording techniques. Emphasis will be placed on advancedaudio production techniques within the Digital Audio Workstation environment. Other courseelements include a study of recording studio acoustics and advanced console signal flow. Eachstudent is required to record, mix, and produce a demo recording of a musical ensemble. Fall.Prerequisites: COM 215, 312.COM 416. Advanced Reporting. 3.A writing-intensive course concentrating on techniques for advanced reporting of varied issuesincluding police and courts, government and politics, the legislative process, beat reporting, sports,business, and consumer news. Also included is the use of public documents as source materials.Spring.Prerequisite: COM 316.