Study of human communicative behavior without the use of words. Ways of sending and receiving nonverbal messages are examined with the goal of awareness and understanding of their communicative value.
Theory and practice of event management and planning. Application, knowledge and understanding of planning and implementation of a variety of professional and non-professional events. Components include budgeting, contracts, liability, technology, aesthetics, marketing and promotion.
Acquaints the student with the numerous and varied elements contained on the Internet. The course will enhance communication skills, specifically for the networked environments, and will discuss how to reach specific audiences on the net. Instruction includes media writing, page design, site development and learning about hypertext markup language. Integral to the course is evaluating and analyzing Web-based content.
Introduction and examination of the media systems of countries around the globe with emphasis on the effects geo-political and cultural forces have on the development of specific mass communication channels throughout the world.
Critical study of the transformation of the mass media and cultural landscape in relation to digital media and information technologies. Examines the consequences of the convergence of media platforms and technologies for individuals, society, politics, culture and the media industries.
Focuses on the reporting and dissemination of environmental policy, information and education, environmental reporting and environmental public relations. Also discusses risk and crisis communication management.
Explores the art of filmmaking using digital technology. Requires producing a short film from script to screen. Students write, produce, direct, cast, shoot and edit a short film in a genre of their choice. Film theory and techniques are explored and applied in the production. HD equipment is used for acquisition and finishing.
Study of strategic communication principles and theoretical frameworks guiding research, design, implementation and evaluation of international public relations efforts by corporations, institutions and nongovernmental organizations.
Examines the process of communication from the perspective of the whole organization and studies various structures in business, education, the arts, etc. in order to analyze and improve communication.
