Timeroom: Spring 2025

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COM 595 (01) - Writing for Voiceover

Writing for Voiceover

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54282

Writing and performing voiceover audio is a specialty skill all media producers will be called upon to develop. A well-written script for voiceover will enable the audience to clearly understand messages and meaning according to the producer's goal. This course introduces students to the foundational principles of writing voiceover copy and provides opportunities to refine voiceover performances to engage the audience and establish credibility. Through a workshop format, students will create original works and performances as well as adapt and refine works written by others.

Equivalent(s): COMM 648G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Michelle Love

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/24/2025	5/16/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 645 (01) - Advanced Digital Illustration

Advanced Digital Illustration

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54283

This course builds upon COM 545 Digital Illustration by challenging students to advance their skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Course projects entail combining vector and raster images, advanced image manipulation, and utilizing web graphics, print images, and interactive motion graphics for web and video. Effective application of design elements and principles in concept generation will be emphasized. Through peer review, instructor feedback, and reflection, students explore each phase of the design process in depth. Strategies for assembling a digital portfolio are also explored.

Prerequisite(s): COM 545 or COMM 545G

Equivalent(s): COMM 645G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Patricia Orfao

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/24/2025	5/16/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 647 (01) - Writing for Visual Media

Writing for Visual Media

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54284

By emphasizing the interplay between text and image in the production of meaning, this course introduces students to the unique attributes of writing for visual media. In a workshop format, students will refine skills in areas such as blogging, copy writing, landing pages, social media, and public relations. The course surveys various stages in the writing process, to include concept, drafting, integrating stakeholder feedback, and revision, in order to produce a final product.

Equivalent(s): COMM 547G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Jenny Masana

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	3/14/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 670 (01) - Advanced Visual Communication

Advanced Visual Communication

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55989

This course builds upon the foundation in analyzing and curating visual media established in COM 480 by focusing on how to compose, design, and deliver presentations using industry standard software (such as Microsoft PowerPoint) and web-based tools (such as Zoom, Screencast-o-matic and Prezi), among others. Equal time is devoted to each of the three stages of producing effective presentations- writing, technological design, and delivery-all of which contribute to achieving the intended purpose.

Prerequisite(s): COM 480 or COMM 543G or or

Equivalent(s): COMM 615G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Gabriel Jewell

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	3/14/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 675 (01) - Organizational Communication

Organizational Communication

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55426

Organizations are a fundamental component of human life: from schools, to workplaces, as well as volunteer and recreational groups, we all function within in organizations. This course examines the multi-level communication that occurs within organizations - among leaders, members, committees, teams, and departments - as vital to its success and longevity. Students analyze how organizations rely upon effective communication to anticipate and mitigate conflict. Students also devise strategies to utilize various forms of communication to contribute uniquely and meaningfully to organizations.

Equivalent(s): COMM 620G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	3/14/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 680 (01) - Trends in Digital and Social Media

Trends Digital & Social Media

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54287

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore key technical, ethical, and experiential elements in contemporary digital and social media and integrate them into a project-based solution of the student?s choosing. Topics are drawn from immediate trends and are interrogated for their effects on individuals, communities, society, and the world. Students also select a topic of their own for further study.

Equivalent(s): COMM 601G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Steve Covello

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/24/2025	5/16/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 707 (01) - Communication for Training and Performance Improvement

Comm for Train Perf Improve

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54288

The ability to write, design, speak, and record media for the purpose of training instruction draws upon specialized communication skills and knowledge of a systematic creative process. This course prepares students to contribute meaningfully to teams and organizations by introducing them to the foundational principles of instructional design as a form of communication, and then facilitates practice in the technical skills to produce media for the purpose of addressing a training or performance improvement need.

Prerequisite(s): COM 535 or COMM 505G

Equivalent(s): COMM 607G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Steve Covello

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/24/2025	5/16/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 743 (01) - Synthetic Media and the Construction of Reality

Synth Media and Constr Reality

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54289

In the past 25 years, electronic media, mobile devices, and algorithmically optimized information networks have intensified how humans have engaged with mediated information. This course examines the collateral effects of this phenomenon on our habits, norms, beliefs, and cognitive processing. Students will study the historical, political, and theoretical narrative that has led to questions about the construction of social worlds, the construct of reality, and the legitimacy of information. A special focus will be made in studying the implications of synthetic deepfake and AI-driven text generating systems in accelerating these effects.

Equivalent(s): COMM 643G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Steve Covello

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	3/14/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 797 (01) - Integrative Capstone: Project in Professional Communication

Int Cap: Proj in Profl Comm

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55990

This capstone course for the Professional Communication major builds on previous study in the field and provides an opportunity to apply learning in an in-depth project. Projects must employ applied research, demonstrate knowledge of communication theory, and integrate reflection on cultural and/or organizational dimensions of communication. Students synthesize their knowledge of theory and practice to develop and implement a project in their own area of professional interest. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.

Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.

Prerequisite(s): (CRIT 602 or CRIT 602G or CRIT 502G) and (IDIS 601 or IDIS 601G)

Equivalent(s): COMM 650G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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COM 798 (01) - Integrative Capstone: Project in Digital Communication Design

Int Cap: Proj Digl Comm Design

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55991

The Capstone course for the Digital Communication Design major enables the student to apply what they have learned throughout their academic career within a project of their choosing. Students will propose, design, develop, and report on a project that touches upon each of the Programmatic Outcomes for their major and concentration to demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency. Students will work in partnership with faculty to create a project that meets the requirements, output, and format of Capstone-level research. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.

Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.

Prerequisite(s): (CRIT 602 or CRIT 602G or CRIT 502G) and (IDIS 601 or IDIS 601G)

Equivalent(s): COMM 651G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Steve Covello

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	ONLINE