CMAT 303 Oral Communication in Business (3)
Extensive practice in presentational speaking, briefing techniques, the mechanics and dynamics of group meetings, and the development of interviewing, critical listening, and interpersonal communication skills. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 333/ENGL 333 Media Genres (3)
Analysis of the patterns and conventions of a specific type of media program (e.g., Western, science fiction, situation comedy), media artist (e.g., Hitchcock, Allen, Capra), or style (e.g., Film Noir). Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 350 Computer Graphics (3)
Introduction to a variety of desktop publishing, graphics manipulation, and presentation software, digitizing and printing hardware. Students learn to create and manipulate images and integrate graphics with text. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 351 Project Management I: Principles (3)
An introductory workshop for students interested in corporate communication. The course does not teach production skills but, rather, focuses primarily on the process of developing a media package: audience analysis, behavioral objectives, budgeting, needs assessment, etc. Media to be considered include video, multi-image, web, and print.
CMAT 352 Media Literacy (3)
An upper-level theory course that introduces students to a variety of ways of understanding the interactions between media and culture. The course examines media content and effects, media industries, cultural perceptions, and notions about how meaning is constructed in these environments.
CMAT 355 Communication Theory and Learning (3)
Investigation and survey of contemporary communication theories and their application to learning, through current research and literature in the field. Application to designing media programs and packages to meet specific instruction needs.
CMAT 357 Print Design (3)
An introduction to the basics of graphic design for the medium of print, which examines the critical thinking, tools, and language of the design professional. Prerequisite: CMAT 350/Computer Graphics. Laboratory Fee.
CMAT 358 Electronic Design (3)
An introduction to design and production for various on-screen environments. The course will introduce basic HTML coding, web editing software and animation, and focus on the organization of visual space, both moving and stationary, visual strategies and the appropriateness of visual design for a variety of audiences. Prerequisite: CMAT 350/Computer Graphics. Laboratory Fee.
CMAT 361/WRIT 361 for the Media (3)
Scripting for various media, including hypermedia, audio, video, film, and television. Emphasizes the translation of information ideas, and experience into various presentational formats and applies that knowledge to informational, persuasive, and dramatic scripts.
CMAT 363/WRIT 363 Creative Writing Workshop: Screenwriting (3)
Intensive writing experience for students interested in writing drama for television and film. Emphasizes characterization, dialogue, and plot development, as well as conventions of and script formats for television and film. Offered in alternate years.
CMAT 364 Digital Photography (3)
This course explores creation and manipulation of both still and video images in the digital environment. Through lectures, critiques, demonstrations, a lot of picture taking, and digital manipulation exercises, students will learn to shoot, edit, and use a variety of digital techniques to produce material for print and web distribution. Emphasis will be placed on the development of portfolio quality pieces.
CMAT 367 Multi-Image Production (3)
The conceptualizing, planning, and production of multi-screen and multimedia presentations. Photographic techniques, visual design, at he synthesis of pictures and sound, and the increasing use of computers to process visual and aural information and emphasized. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 368 Photojournalism (3)
Problems of producing and selecting photos for print and for other visual media. The relationship between text, photographs, and design. Experience in preparing photo essays that incorporate both photographs and copy. Offered in alternate years.
CMAT 369 Digital Video (3)
The use of portable video equipment for production location and small-studio non-broad-cast presentations and the planning and management of industrial video facilities. The production context is emphasized, with special attention given to public access cable, corporate and institutional uses of video. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 371 Mass Media and Society (3)
Mass media as a vital force in contemporary society. The impact of television, film, music, advertising, and other media on our economic, political, and social systems. Evaluation of means to effect creative solutions to social problems via media use. A study of current controversies and research. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 381 Representing Reality: News and Documentary (3)
Examination of the process, problems, and techniques of gathering and presenting information. Moving from a historical context, the course looks at the lines between news, documentary, and propaganda; the forces that shape and influence the presentation of information; difficulties in determining objectivity; and contemporary issues relating to reality programming. Balancing theory and analysis are hands on newsgathering and production activities. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 407 Internship in Communication (3)
Students apply skills and knowledge from coursework to jobs in the field of corporate communication. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the program director. Grading: Pass/fail. May also be taken for a continuing studies (CS) grade.
CMAT 451 Communication Technologies (3)
Satellite teleconferencing, cable television, desktop publishing, hypermedia, CD-ROM, and other new and emerging technologies. Technical development, economic and political factors, potential applications, and evaluation of their impact on society. Exposure to state-of-the-art equipment through field trips and guest speakers.
CMAT 455 Hypermedia: An Introduction (3)
An introductory survey of the many types of hypermedia, multimedia, and other means of nonlinear writing now available in fiction, education, and business. Combines theory and hands-on experience in the reading and composition of hypermedia and web sites Students will explore the position of this new technology/language in contemporary culture.
CMAT 456 Multimedia Design and Production (3)
The conceptualization and the production of multimedia design. After studying the fundamentals of interactivity, students learn to digitize sound and video, integrate these elements with graphic design and written text, develop prototypes, and examine various interactive software applications. Application of problem-solving techniques to the corporate environment and media applications. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 458 Project Management II: Practices (3)
An upper-level introduction to the skills and concepts necessary for the competent administration of a communication department or a freelance, communication-related business. Topics include production planning and control, cost analysis and project bidding procedures, organizational theory, equipment specifications, and legal considerations. Prerequisite: CMAT 351/Project Management I. Laboratory Fee.
CMAT 469 Advanced Audio Video Production (3)
Advanced techniques and experience in planning, producing, and editing audio and video presentations. Prerequisite: CMAT 369 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee.
CMAT 475 Media Criticism (3)
Examination and application of the criteria for critically analyzing film, video, and audio. Evaluation of the role of the critic and critical publications. Students will compose and present critical reviews. Offered as needed.
CMAT 480 Portfolio Development (3)
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their best work and organize it into a professional portfolio with guidance from faculty members and visiting professionals, in addition to the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the program director. Note that students entering this class must have a pre-existing body of work from which to draw.
CMAT 489 Directed Independent Study (3)
Consideration and completion in-depth of a special topic or project in communication. Each student works closely with a faculty member who helps set goals, develop a course plan, and guide progress. The project must be carefully planned and have approval of the instructor involved and the program director. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. May be taken for three or six credits, or for a continuing studies (CS) grade.
CMAT 490 Honors Project (3)
Directed individual instruction in an advanced communication project of the student's choice. Each student works closely with a faculty director who guides his/her progress. The project must be of honors quality and must be finally approved by both the director and a second faculty member, one of whom is usually the director of the program or the chair of the division. Prerequisite: Honors standing: 3.5 GPA and/or permission of the program director and the division chair. May be taken for a continuing studies (CS) grade.
CMAT 493 Honors Seminar (3)
An advanced interdisciplinary seminar that focuses on important books and issues, encourages independent thinking, clear presentation, and an understanding of the concerns and methods of various disciplines. The course is team taught, and subject and instructors may change from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA or recommendation of the division chair and permission of the instructor.
CMAT 494 Collegiate Honors Thesis (3-6)
The research project component of the Collegiate Honors Program provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate intellectual creativity and analytical sophistication. The student identifies and explores an area of investigation in consultation with a faculty advisor. Procedures include approval of the proposal and final draft by the College honors committee, and public presentation of the approved thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be taken for three or six credits, or for a continuing studies (CS) grade.
CMAT 497 Special Topics in Communication (3)
Intensive exploration of communication related topics that are of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The topic for study appears under that name in the schedule booklet. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: None, unless listed in the Class Schedule.
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