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Podcasting in journalism , publishing and promoting continues to grow . In this course , students will build upon the basic audio skills developed in prior courses to produce audience-targeted and |
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COMD-301 |
Podcasting |
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technically competent podcasts . We will explore planning , recording ,
Take COMD-201 . ( Required , Previous ). interviewing , editing , structure and storytelling along with technical concepts . Hosting , distribution and monetizing will also be covered .
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COMD-302 Video Production & Editing 3
COMD-304 Social Media Law & Ethics 3
Students will learn video production in both the studio and in the field , with a focus on framing , lighting , microphone placement , composition , audio for video , and more . We will also cover postproduction , editing strategies and story-telling . This is a hands-on course .
In many ways , regulations of digital and social media have been outpaced by the rate of their innovation . Lawmakers and ethicists address issues such as cyberbullying , privacy rights , mental health impacts and intellectual property as they arise . In this class , explore regulation and ethics related to free expression , privacy , and data collection from the perspective of media professionals , content creators , audiences and college students . Recent cases are integrated into the course . Online behavior such as revenge , defamation and attempts at regulation through social media community rules and employer policies are addressed .
Take COMD-201 . ( Required , Previous ).
COMD-310 DigiComCrew Production 1
COMD-400 Digital Media Economics & Budgeting 3
In this hands-on content creation course , students cover GMercyU events and issues with published video and audio content . Utilizing planning , interviewing , storytelling , production and post-production skills , students create a pre-professional portfolio of content .
Digital and social media , media convergence , connectivity and immediacy have disrupted media business models , created space for few major players in social and digital media , changed the way content is produced and distributed and altered advertising and public relations messaging and profit centers . This course explores the broad economic issues impacting digital and social businesses within today ' s media landscape . We will discuss key economic principles influencing the communication and media industries including broadcasting , newspapers , motion pictures , music , video games , advertising and public relations . Opportunity to earn Hootsuite Certification
Pre-Req : COMD301 , COMD302
Pre-Req : COMD217