Communications

Name	Title	Credits	School
COMM-101	Communication: Principles and Process	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This survey course uses the benchmark inventions in communications history from writing to daily digital advances to understand the timeless concepts of storage, retrieval, speed and portability of messages. It major theories of human perception, mass communication, nonverbal and intercultural communication and their impact on designing effective messages in advertising/PR, journalism, script writing, casting, directing, and storytelling. Required for all Communication Arts majors; best taken as a Freshman. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-210	Broadcast History and Criticism	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course surveys the development of radio, television and new media in the United States. Strong consideration is given of to the impact of cultural, technological, and economic forces on broadcasting and cable. Special emphasis is placed on major trends in both entertainment and factual programming. The course includes class lectures plus viewing assignments. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3
COMM-240	Writing for the Mass Media	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This is a practical introductory course that exposes students to the basics of effective writing and the variety of writing challenges posed by the mass media. Simple forms of writing for various media are explored as are elements of good writing such as internal conflict, word economy, objectivity, subjectivity, and the use of nonverbal messages. Prerequisite Course(s): FCWR-151 or WRIT-151 or WRIT-161 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-301	Communication Law	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This survey of the statutes and regulations governing the press, broadcasting, film, and the Internet includes the analysis of defamation, contempt, privacy, freedom of speech, censorship, political expression, and intellectual property. Open to juniors and seniors only. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-310	Current Broadcast Operations	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Students study the management functions within radio and television stations and networks. The functions, requirements, and problems of each department are dealt within detail, as well as station-network relationships. Open to juniors and seniors. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-350	Seminar in Mass Communication Problems	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This seminar deals with different current problems and selected topics affecting mass media or a specific medium. Students may re-enroll if the topic varies. Open to juniors and seniors only. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-355	Special Studies in Communication Arts	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Individual creative and/or research projects in one or more media are offered for intensive study in areas of specific student interest. Registration by permission of chair in whose area the study is performed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-360	Special Projects in Communication Arts	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Essentially the same as COMM 355, particularly applicable to inter-school projects. Registration by permission of instructor in whose area the study is performed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
COMM-362	Externship in Communication Arts	2.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of communications, public relations, and advertising for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty advisor and the Chairperson's permission. Applications must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of externship in the degree program. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2 Chairperson permission required
COMM-363	Externship in Communication Arts	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of communications, public relations, and advertising for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty advisor and the Chairperson's permission. Applications must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of externship in the degree program. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 Chairperson permission required
COMM-364	Externship in TV Newsroom Operation or Externship in Communication Arts	4.0	College of Arts and Sciences
The Externship in TV Newsroom Operations is a two-level course in Broadcast News Operations. First level students will be provided instruction in preparing, gathering, writing, producing and broadcasting TV news. Assignments are carried out in the NYIT newsroom, which is capable of cable casting TV news to the Long Island market and from a Manhattan TV studio at our Columbus Circle campus. Emphasis is on "on-the scene" reporting, utilizing portable equipment (ENG). Qualified second-level students assume responsibilities with newsroom personnel such as correspondent/reporter, camera person, sound operator, news writer and videotape editor. When the nightly show is videotaped, students act as crew members. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 4-0-4 Chairperson permission required
COMM-365	Externship in Communication Arts	5.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of communications, public relations, and advertising for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty advisor and the Chairperson's permission. Applications must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of externship in the degree program. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-0-5 Chairperson permission required
COMM-370	Media Workshop I	4.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Advanced students are assigned to projects on an individual basis. Prerequisite Course(s): FILM-101 and TEVE-340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-6-4
COMM-375	Media Workshop II	4.0	College of Arts and Sciences
A continuation of the media workshop begun in COMM 370. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-6-4 Instructor permission required
COMM-401	Mass Communication in Society	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This capstone course is an intensive, multi-faceted exploration of the mass media as systems of communication, as well as social and psychological influences on society. Media ethics and responsibilities are explored, along with a study of research methodologies in the communications field. Open to seniors only. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3