COM 1170 Experiences in Media Literacy
This course is an introduction to media analysis. Students will learn to interpret media texts (films, television, social media) through the formal elements and language particular to media. Topics for film and television include camera, sound, mise-en-scene and genres. Internet analysis focuses on the elements that make up websites. Student assignments emphasize oral speaking skills. A significant portion (at least 50%) is formal oral presentation work. This is a Communications Speech General Education course.
Distribution
CommunicationsOffered
Fall, Spring