MCOM 1100 -- Introduction to Mass Communication, 3 credits Common Course Outline (Cross-listed as CMST 1100) (MnTC Goals 2 and 9)This course is a survey of the history, structure, functions, and responsibilities of mass media (e.g. social media, television, radio, newspapers). It also includes discussion of media technology and critical analysis of mass media's role in society. MCOM 1109 -- Practical Experience in Journalism and Mass Communication, Common Course Outline Practical work experience in reporting, editing, and photography for the college's newspaper. Work without credit on the college publications is open to any student. Credit is offered for those especially interested in journalism and willing to meet certain minimum time standards and to participate in weekly staff meetings. Students may repeat this course to gain a maximum of 4 credits. MCOM 1151 -- Principles of Public Relations, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 1C)This course looks at the history, practice, and development of public relations in a democratic society. Students learn how to analyze and critique public relations cases in contemporary culture. Students focus on understanding how to conduct ethical public relations campaigns, learn how to apply public relations principles, and use specific strategies to promote brand awareness. MCOM 1189 -- Topics:, Common Course Outline This course has been developed as a potential permanent course. The course must follow all the same policies and procedures related to curriculum outlined by the college. It does not duplicate existing course offerings. Refer to course notes for specific course description. MCOM 2121 -- Media Writing, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 1C)This course provides an introduction to basic techniques and strategies for gathering information and presenting it in writing for the various mass media. There will be instruction in writing news and feature articles, news releases, public relations, broadcast and advertising copy. MCOM 2131 -- Reporting, Writing, and Editing for Online Publications, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 1)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Typing, experience using the InternetThis course introduces students to both the theory and practice of online mass communication. It exposes them to a wide range of readings about this still evolving field as well as equally comprehensive readings of the best of contemporary online mass communication. In addition to reading and mastering course texts, students are also required to master the basic skills of online reporting, writing, and editing for the Internet by developing a series of postings ranging from daily blogs to investigative features to commentaries. Students in this class engage in the entire news process from story ideation, identification of sources, research and reporting, writing, revising, editing, and interactive response to readers. In addition, students are expected to master the use of hypertext links in the creation of online copy and be given an opportunity to post digital sound recordings, video and photography to enhance their reporting. Working with the instructor, students post their edited work at one of the community's online publications. MCOM 2141 -- Photojournalism, 3 credits Common Course Outline A course in photography for publication, with an emphasis on digital photography and producing photographic images for delivery through a digital medium. Areas of instruction include the operation of the digital camera, preparing images for digital display, principles of photographic communication, photography as part of the journalistic process, photojournalism history, law and ethics, and the use of computers in photographic communication. Prepares students to capture, edit and display photographs in professional publications, especially for publication on the World Wide Web and other digital media. MCOM 2151 -- Multimedia Productions, 3 credits Common Course Outline Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: MCOM 1100 or CMST 1100Instruction in designing, creating and delivering audio and video content for delivery through digital media, particularly the Internet, using computer software, hardware and peripherals. Exploration of multimedia interactivity. Examination of media aesthetics, law and ethics as they pertain to multimedia production. General Course Purpose - To give students working knowledge of multimedia applications and how to effectively deliver digital multimedia content to audiences. General Course Purpose - To give students working knowledge of multimedia applications and how to effectively deliver digital multimedia content to audiences. MCOM 2299 -- Independent Study, Common Course Outline Independent Study allows a student to earn credit while participating in a supervised learning experience in a community-based or work setting. Students must have successfully completed two courses in the discipline in which they want to undertake independent study. Forms are available in the Educational Services Office. All arrangements must be made prior to registration for the semester in which the project is scheduled and must be approved by the appropriate Dean of Educational Services. In addition, a project outline must be approved by the instructor who will supervise the student's work.
