A study of basic information gathering and writing techniques for the communication profession.

A course designed to develop studio production skills for students seeking a professional career in television and video, including the study and operation of studio and control room positions for television news shows. Includes studio anchoring, producing, camera operation, computer graphics, and teleprompter operation.

A study of legal regulations, audience analysis, marketing, administrative policies and financial conditions affecting the operation of print and broadcast media.

Practice in writing editorials and critical reviews of the arts for print, online, and broadcast, and a review of opinion/editorial and arts and entertainment media coverage policies.