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• MCOM 220: Broadcast Production

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Introduces students to the basic terminology, equipment and operating procedures used in the production of material for radio and television; includes practice in radio and television studios. A course for any student interested in broadcasting. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201
  ShareMCOM 220 - Broadcast Production

• MCOM 221: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  An introduction to the basics of both television news studio and field production techniques. Emphasis will be placed on news gathering procedures including writing, editing, and putting together news stories for broadcast. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201
  ShareMCOM 221 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism

• MCOM 225: Introduction to Sports Broadcasting

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Provides instruction in multiple facets of broadcasting sports, including play-by-play, color commentary, interviewing, and sports talk. The course provides opportunity to develop oral and composition skills required in obtaining the first job, as well as career guidance. The course will consist of assigned reading, research, analyzing historic audio clips, and student-produced recordings. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201 AND MCOM 210 AND MCOM 221
  ShareMCOM 225 - Introduction to Sports Broadcasting

• MCOM 230: Mass Communications Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  This course in experiential learning may be repeated for up to three credits. It will provide students practical, real-life, hands-on experience in journalism and public relations at a supervised setting outside the classroom. Students enrolled in the course will receive credit for successfully completing the practical experience at on-campus or off-campus sites. On-site supervisors will direct students in assignments, provide hands-on assistance and forward assessments to a professor who will assign a grade. Subsequent enrollment in the practicum would be designed to develop a different skill-set. Prerequisite:    MCOM 201
  ShareMCOM 230 - Mass Communications Practicum

• MCOM 240: Social Media Impact on Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  This course will present an in-depth examination of the increasing use of social networking web sites by journalists and news organizations. The focus of the course is on analyzing how various sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, can help journalists be more effective in communicating news and information to the general public. The study also examines potential negative effects of new media. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201 AND MCOM 210 AND MCOM 221
  ShareMCOM 240 - Social Media Impact on Journalism

• MCOM 301: Reporting of Public Affairs

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Reporting assignments of public affairs and contemporary public issues will engage the student's research and interview skills and include visits to public agencies. Prerequisite:    MCOM 201
  ShareMCOM 301 - Reporting of Public Affairs

• MCOM 304: Photojournalism

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Field assignments using techniques, methods and procedures of photojournalism as a means of communication. Emphasis will be placed on digital photography assignments, digital image production, fieldwork and collaboration with others to produce stories, features, articles for publication and the creation of material for the Internet. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201 AND MCOM 210 AND MCOM 221
  ShareMCOM 304 - Photojournalism

• MCOM 306: News Editing and Design

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Provides instruction for layout and design, proofreading, headline writing, picture editing, and related skills for both online and print publications. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201
  ShareMCOM 306 - News Editing and Design

• MCOM 310: Public Relations Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  The study of communication tools/techniques utilized in effective public relations. These techniques include press releases, brochures, media placement, press conferences, public service announcements, video news releases, the Internet, etc. Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201 AND MCOM 210 AND MCOM 221
  ShareMCOM 310 - Public Relations Techniques

• MCOM 320: Broadcast Presentation Skills

  3.00 Credits

  Francis Marion University

  
  Introduces students to the techniques involved in effective vocal delivery and on-camera presentation. Students practice the skills required to work as reporters, announcers, anchors, program hosts, spokespersons and other positions that require the individual to be on radio or television. A course for any student interested in broadcasting, mass communication, business, sports management, or sports communication Prerequisite:    MCOM 110 AND MCOM 201 AND MCOM 210 AND MCOM 221
  ShareMCOM 320 - Broadcast Presentation Skills