Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
COMD303 Media Ethics ( 3 ) In this course , students examine ethical standards and practices in mass media , as well as the key ethical issues confronting mass communicators today . Case studies , ethical decision- making models , and industry standards will be used to show the impact of decisions media professionals make . Prerequisite : COMD115 . COMD217
COMD302 Video Production & Editing ( 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 post- production , editing strategies and story-telling . This is a hands-on course . Opportunity to earn YouTube CertificationPrerequisite : COMD201
COMD301 Podcasting ( 3 ) 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 technically competent podcasts . We will explore planning , recording , interviewing , editing , structure and storytelling along with technical concepts . Hosting , distribution and monetizing will also be covered . Prerequisite : COMD201
COMD400 Digital Media Economics and Budgeting ( 3 ) 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 Prerequisite : COMD115
COMD405 Internship ( 3 ) This is a 120-hour work experience designed to afford the student a practical experience in social and digital media fields , content production techniques and / or analytic practices . The approval of advisor is required . Prerequisite : Completion of Sophomore Year
COMD437 : Special Topics ( 3 ) This course provides opportunity for investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen the student ' s comprehension and application of digital and social media theory and practice .
COMD4000 Capstone ( 3 ) This capstone course is project oriented and will require students to apply skills in strategic planning , messaging to audience , gathering information , and producing content .
Criminal Justice
CRJ-102 Introduction to Criminal Justice ( 3 )
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