Communication & Media Program
Communication & Media Program
Communication & Media Program
Prospectus
The Field
As an academic field, communication focuses on the process of message use and generation within as well as across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The study of communication focuses on its effective and ethical practice. While people are born with the physical ability to talk, communication skills have to be developed to ensure personal, academic, and professional success.
Relevance and Demand
According to various projections on the fastest growing careers, communication skills will be part of basic competencies in many occupations well into the next century. In addition, executives in leading companies indicate that college students need better communication skills as well as the ability to work in teams and with people from different backgrounds.
Why UOG?
The Communication & Media Program at UOG offers a major designed to prepare professionals in journalism, public relations, digital cinema and multimedia, and other communication-related areas.
It houses an iMac lab, where students learn to use the latest Adobe Cloud software applications, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition, InDesign, and XD, among others. Students also have access to digital cinema hardware, including Red Epic and other professional cameras.
The program offers several opportunities for students to develop their skills. Students can produce news for Triton’s Call, a print and online newspaper; Triton TV News, an online TV news platform; and The Tide, a TV news magazine. Students also help organize public forums and the annual University of Guam Film Festival, which help to engage the community.
The program also serves the university community with General Education and elective courses for all majors and offers a minor, an ideal complement for any major that requires substantial skill in interpersonal, public, or mass communication.
Career Possibilities
Our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in fields such as communication, business, public administration, cinema, education, and law, among others, and have experienced successful careers and leadership positions in news, entertainment media, public relations, advertising, marketing, government, nonprofit management, higher education, and other fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Communication & Media Program, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully:
- Articulate the theories of perception, interaction, and the creation of shared meaning in individual, group, intercultural, mass and digital communication settings;
- Analyze the effects of media messages and form on the individual and society;
- Apply basic logic, reasoning, ethics, and interpretation in producing and consuming messages;
- Construct and express a cohesive idea -- across multiple platforms -- drawn from multiple
sources
of information that arrives at a rational conclusion expressing a defensible point of view; and - Utilize contemporary and understand developing communication technologies.
Communication & Media Tracks
The Communication & Media major consists of 24 hours of core courses and 24 hours of track-specific courses, with each track offering specific choices and a three-hour elective. The core includes foundation courses in mass media, media writing, film and television production, communication theory, intercultural communication, a professional internship, and a senior-level capstone course (CO-491). All Communication & Media majors must meet the requirements of one of three tracks and should seek faculty advisement within their respective track.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies track requires dynamic personal involvement. Students create and test their ideas, develop individual abilities, and gain competence in a variety of communication settings. Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical training in developing messages for various groups, analyzing audiences, and designing campaigns.
Public Relations
The Public Relations track prepares students for careers that deal with the image of organizations in the public and private sectors. Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical training in developing messages for various groups, analyzing audiences, and designing campaigns.
Digital Cinema, Media, & Journalism
The Digital Cinema, Media, & Journalism track focuses on developing students’ knowledge of multimedia news reporting and understanding of cinema. Students can choose to emphasize studying news events in the context of larger social issues and interpreting these insights for a wide audience. Those more interested in cinema may develop production skills in narrative and documentary formats. In addition, this track provides opportunities to enhance graphic art and motion graphic skills for those looking to work in advertising. Graduates of this track are equipped with a wide range of skills that prepares them for the dynamic changes in journalism, advertising, and/or digital cinema production.
Communication & Media Minor
The Communication & Media minor is particularly suited for students majoring in Public Administration, Business, Education, Agriculture, Nursing, and English who need a strong background in communication skills for their professional work. Faculty advisors will help you tailor the minor to fit your career goals.
Refer to the Degree Requirements tab to see the courses required for the minor.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (51 credit hours)
| Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 24 |
| Track-Specific Courses | 24 |
| Elective Courses (per track) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 51 |
Required Core Courses (24 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO106 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION + This course is a survey of the history, theory, and practice of mass media on Guam,
in the United States, and in the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO226 | MEDIA WRITING + The theory and practice in gathering and presenting news for the print media is covered
in this course. Students work may appear in the Triton's Call. Prerequisite: EN110
placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO236 | BROADCAST PRODUCTION + This course is an examination of the various elements involved in television production.
It includes lab experiences and hands on group production exercises and projects.
Students become familiar with single camera digital cinematography, lighting, audio
for video/film, and non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. Multiple-camera studio
techniques are also introduced. Students will complete projects eligible for the University
of Guam Film Festival.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO310 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION + This course presents the theory and insights into the practice of communication between
persons of variant cultures. It focuses on building intercultural communication competence
by gaining an understanding of differences in communication behaviors, expectations
and values. Prerequisite: CO210, EN110.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO450 | COMMUNICATION THEORY AND RESEARCH + This course is a survey of classical and recent communication theory and research,
with emphasis on pertinent speech and mass communication professional literature,
resources, and organizations, theory of scientific observation, methodology, and research,
and modern Communication theory and research trends. Prerequisites: 6 credits of upper
division communication courses.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO491 | SEMINAR: COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA CAPSTONE AND SOCIETY + This seminar is a Communication and Media topics course that focuses on relevant practices
in your chosen program track. Topics can include film production and studies or professional
and communication research. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of CO-450
and CO-236 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO498 | COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP + This course is designed as a "bridge" experience between the academic and professional
worlds for Communication majors in their senior year. It offers students advanced
training in professional skills prior to graduation. Each student works a number of
hours each week as an intern at a local business or agency, while also meeting with
the Instructor for cognitive integration of their learning experiences. Prerequisite:
18 credit hours of Communication courses, senior standing.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO386 | MASS MEDIA EXPERIENCE: BROADCASTING + This course provides students with practical experience at local media outlets and
the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in their previous courses to a real-world
work environment. Prerequisite: CO236 or concurrent enrollment or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Track-Specific Course Requirements and Elective (27 credit hours)
Note:
- If students opt for AR-240 Computer Graphic Design in any of the tracks, they must first complete a three-credit prerequisite of AR-102 Studio for Non-Majors, AR-103 Drawing I, or AR-104 Basic Design.
Communication Studies Track and Elective Requirements (27 credit hours)
Track-Specific Courses (24 credit hours):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO250 | ARGUMENTATION + This course covers the theory of reasoned discourse, the principles of critical thinking,
and the practice of argumentation and advocacy as applied in public discussion and
debate of controversial issues.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO320 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION + Theory and practice of interpersonal interaction: including personal growth, cooperation,
conflict, negotiation and gaming. Prerequisite: CO210 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO330 | SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION + This course focuses on the skills involved in the processing of information, making
of decisions, leadership, control, and conflict resolution in problem-solving discussions.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| CO340 | PERSUASION + Persuasion covers the use of persuasive techniques in a variety of communication settings,
ranging from public speaking situations to consumer contact with the mass media. Prerequisite:
C0210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO350 | PUBLIC SPEAKING + Public Speaking covers the theory and study of rhetoric in public settings. The course
is designed to assess individual public speaking behaviors and apply principles of
rhetoric for improvement in speech preparation and delivery. Prerequisite: CO210 or
consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO360 | PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUS AND PROFESSIONS + This is an introductory survey and skill course in basic public relations among various
interest groups, i.e., commercial, educational, private and governmental sectors.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO370 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION + This course provides an overview of the various theories and approaches which have
been developed to understand human processes in organizations. It focuses on the impact
of globalization and emerging communication technology on organizational processes,
as well as the influence of organizational structure and hierarchy on communication
and other organizational outcomes. Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO436 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES + This course surveys the theory, practice ethical Issues, and design of contemporary
and new and Emerging digital communication technologies. The Course will focus on
the problems and Possibilities of such technologies. Students will Be actively engaged
in class written assignments and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: CO-106 and EN-111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Track Electives (3 credit hours):
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO228 | FILM AND TELEVISION CRITICISM + This course is as an introduction to the theoretical and historical approaches to
cinema creation and TV narrative programming. The class is specifically an exploration
of the critical tools that help interpret meaning from film and television. Students
will develop visual literacy and research skills as they analyze, discuss, research
and write about acclaimed film and filmmakers as well as select TV genres. Prerequisites:
EN110 and EN111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO327 | ADVERTISING IN THE MASS MEDIA + This course is an in-depth examination of advertising's impact on society and how
mass communication advertisements are created. It covers the history, concepts and
strategies of advertising, as well as creation and placement of mass media messages.
Prerequisite: CO106 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO386 | MASS MEDIA EXPERIENCE: BROADCASTING + This course provides students with practical experience at local media outlets and
the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in their previous courses to a real-world
work environment. Prerequisite: CO236 or concurrent enrollment or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO398 | COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP + This upper division course provides an optional, practical internship experience for
students which will enhance their preparation for the professional world. Each student
works 90 hours as an intern at a local business, organization, or government agency
while also meeting with Instructor to integrate their educational knowledge and skills
with their external experience. Prerequisites: 12 credit hours of Communication courses,
junior standing or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO436 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES + This course surveys the theory, practice ethical Issues, and design of contemporary
and new and Emerging digital communication technologies. The Course will focus on
the problems and Possibilities of such technologies. Students will Be actively engaged
in class written assignments and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: CO-106 and EN-111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Public Relations Track and Elective Requirements (27 credit hours)
Track-Specific Courses (24 credit hours):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO327 | ADVERTISING IN THE MASS MEDIA + This course is an in-depth examination of advertising's impact on society and how
mass communication advertisements are created. It covers the history, concepts and
strategies of advertising, as well as creation and placement of mass media messages.
Prerequisite: CO106 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO360 | PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUS AND PROFESSIONS + This is an introductory survey and skill course in basic public relations among various
interest groups, i.e., commercial, educational, private and governmental sectors.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO460 | INTERGRATED PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS + This course offers practical experience in the development of public relations campaigns
for clients. It focuses on the application of public relations theory in the development
and analysis of campaigns, with a particular emphasis on events intended to enhance
an organization's reputation with various target audiences. Topics to be explored
are relationship-building, creative messaging, and digital marketing. Prerequisites:
CO-210, CO-327, CO-360 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO250 | ARGUMENTATION + This course covers the theory of reasoned discourse, the principles of critical thinking,
and the practice of argumentation and advocacy as applied in public discussion and
debate of controversial issues.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| BA260 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING + This course covers the principles, practices, and concepts involved in the performance
of business activities, which direct the transfer of goods and the acquisition of
services from producer to consumer or user. Included are the study of marketing functions
and institutions; activities having to do with effecting change in ownership and possession
of goods and services; and the study of applied economics relating to the creation
of time, place and possession utility.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR240 | COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN + An entry-level that involves learning to create eye-catching graphics dealing with
the interaction of text and image along with the fundamental components of graphic
communication. Students apply their artistic skills using industry-standard software.
Prerequisite: AR102, AR103 and AR104 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO330 | SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION + This course focuses on the skills involved in the processing of information, making
of decisions, leadership, control, and conflict resolution in problem-solving discussions.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| CO370 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION + This course provides an overview of the various theories and approaches which have
been developed to understand human processes in organizations. It focuses on the impact
of globalization and emerging communication technology on organizational processes,
as well as the influence of organizational structure and hierarchy on communication
and other organizational outcomes. Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO356 | EDITING AND LAYOUT DESIGN + This is an upper division course in editing, page layout, and design of newspaper,
newsletters, and other print publications with emphasis on computerized desktop publishing
procedures. Semester projects may include work on the campus newspaper, Triton's Call,
at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO436 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES + This course surveys the theory, practice ethical Issues, and design of contemporary
and new and Emerging digital communication technologies. The Course will focus on
the problems and Possibilities of such technologies. Students will Be actively engaged
in class written assignments and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: CO-106 and EN-111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO320 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION + Theory and practice of interpersonal interaction: including personal growth, cooperation,
conflict, negotiation and gaming. Prerequisite: CO210 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO340 | PERSUASION + Persuasion covers the use of persuasive techniques in a variety of communication settings,
ranging from public speaking situations to consumer contact with the mass media. Prerequisite:
C0210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO326 | ADVANCED REPORTING + This course covers the theory and practice of special news gathering skills; including
investigative reporting, feature writing and precision journalism. Prerequisite: CO226.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO336 | BROADCAST JOURNALISM + This course covers the theory and practice of writing and presenting news for the
broadcast media. It includes individual and group projects in writing, reporting and
interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: CO236, concurrent enrollment or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO426 | DOCUMENTARY PROCESS + This course enables students to learn the processes by which historical, social, cultural
events and/or phenomena are prepared for presentation on public media. Emphasis is
on research, writing, and production concepts. Prerequisite: CO106, CO236 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Track Electives (3 credit hours):
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR240 | COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN + An entry-level that involves learning to create eye-catching graphics dealing with
the interaction of text and image along with the fundamental components of graphic
communication. Students apply their artistic skills using industry-standard software.
Prerequisite: AR102, AR103 and AR104 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BA260 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING + This course covers the principles, practices, and concepts involved in the performance
of business activities, which direct the transfer of goods and the acquisition of
services from producer to consumer or user. Included are the study of marketing functions
and institutions; activities having to do with effecting change in ownership and possession
of goods and services; and the study of applied economics relating to the creation
of time, place and possession utility.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO240 | PHOTO JOURNALISM + Production, selection and use of photographs in newspaper and magazines are covered
in this course. Students must have 35 mm camera. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO250 | ARGUMENTATION + This course covers the theory of reasoned discourse, the principles of critical thinking,
and the practice of argumentation and advocacy as applied in public discussion and
debate of controversial issues.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO320 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION + Theory and practice of interpersonal interaction: including personal growth, cooperation,
conflict, negotiation and gaming. Prerequisite: CO210 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO326 | ADVANCED REPORTING + This course covers the theory and practice of special news gathering skills; including
investigative reporting, feature writing and precision journalism. Prerequisite: CO226.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO330 | SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION + This course focuses on the skills involved in the processing of information, making
of decisions, leadership, control, and conflict resolution in problem-solving discussions.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| CO336 | BROADCAST JOURNALISM + This course covers the theory and practice of writing and presenting news for the
broadcast media. It includes individual and group projects in writing, reporting and
interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: CO236, concurrent enrollment or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO340 | PERSUASION + Persuasion covers the use of persuasive techniques in a variety of communication settings,
ranging from public speaking situations to consumer contact with the mass media. Prerequisite:
C0210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO356 | EDITING AND LAYOUT DESIGN + This is an upper division course in editing, page layout, and design of newspaper,
newsletters, and other print publications with emphasis on computerized desktop publishing
procedures. Semester projects may include work on the campus newspaper, Triton's Call,
at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO357 | MEDIA COMPUTER GRAPHICS + This course introduces students to advanced elements of motion graphic design and
digital manipulation for effective visual special effects used in TV and films. Students
learn how to create meaningful movie trailers, action scenes with special effects
and motion graphic openings for video News formats. The class is complementary to
all upper division promotional and video production classes, including CO327 Advertising
in Mass Media, CO336 Broadcast Journalism, CO328 Independent Narrative Filmmaking
and CO426 Documentary Process. Prerequisite: CO 236 Broadcast Production.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO370 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION + This course provides an overview of the various theories and approaches which have
been developed to understand human processes in organizations. It focuses on the impact
of globalization and emerging communication technology on organizational processes,
as well as the influence of organizational structure and hierarchy on communication
and other organizational outcomes. Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO386 | MASS MEDIA EXPERIENCE: BROADCASTING + This course provides students with practical experience at local media outlets and
the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in their previous courses to a real-world
work environment. Prerequisite: CO236 or concurrent enrollment or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO426 | DOCUMENTARY PROCESS + This course enables students to learn the processes by which historical, social, cultural
events and/or phenomena are prepared for presentation on public media. Emphasis is
on research, writing, and production concepts. Prerequisite: CO106, CO236 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO436 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES + This course surveys the theory, practice ethical Issues, and design of contemporary
and new and Emerging digital communication technologies. The Course will focus on
the problems and Possibilities of such technologies. Students will Be actively engaged
in class written assignments and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: CO-106 and EN-111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Digital Cinema, Media, & Journalism Track and Elective Requirements (27 credit hours)
Track-Specific Courses (24 credit hours):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO228 | FILM AND TELEVISION CRITICISM + This course is as an introduction to the theoretical and historical approaches to
cinema creation and TV narrative programming. The class is specifically an exploration
of the critical tools that help interpret meaning from film and television. Students
will develop visual literacy and research skills as they analyze, discuss, research
and write about acclaimed film and filmmakers as well as select TV genres. Prerequisites:
EN110 and EN111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO328 | INDEPENDENT NARRATIVE FILMMAKING + This is a comprehensive upper division cinema production class that develops student?s
abilities and direct professional narrative films. Students will focus on completing
two short length films for regional and national student festival circuits.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO336 | BROADCAST JOURNALISM + This course covers the theory and practice of writing and presenting news for the
broadcast media. It includes individual and group projects in writing, reporting and
interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: CO236, concurrent enrollment or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO357 | MEDIA COMPUTER GRAPHICS + This course introduces students to advanced elements of motion graphic design and
digital manipulation for effective visual special effects used in TV and films. Students
learn how to create meaningful movie trailers, action scenes with special effects
and motion graphic openings for video News formats. The class is complementary to
all upper division promotional and video production classes, including CO327 Advertising
in Mass Media, CO336 Broadcast Journalism, CO328 Independent Narrative Filmmaking
and CO426 Documentary Process. Prerequisite: CO 236 Broadcast Production.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR240 | COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN + An entry-level that involves learning to create eye-catching graphics dealing with
the interaction of text and image along with the fundamental components of graphic
communication. Students apply their artistic skills using industry-standard software.
Prerequisite: AR102, AR103 and AR104 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO240 | PHOTO JOURNALISM + Production, selection and use of photographs in newspaper and magazines are covered
in this course. Students must have 35 mm camera. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO356 | EDITING AND LAYOUT DESIGN + This is an upper division course in editing, page layout, and design of newspaper,
newsletters, and other print publications with emphasis on computerized desktop publishing
procedures. Semester projects may include work on the campus newspaper, Triton's Call,
at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO436 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES + This course surveys the theory, practice ethical Issues, and design of contemporary
and new and Emerging digital communication technologies. The Course will focus on
the problems and Possibilities of such technologies. Students will Be actively engaged
in class written assignments and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: CO-106 and EN-111.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| EN311 | CREATIVE WRITING: + This course offers its students semester-long practice in writing such literary forms
as the short story, the novel, the novella, stage drama, screen drama, verse, and/or
the nonfiction essay. Since one literary form will normally be studied for an entire
semester, the course may be repeated for credit with different subject matter.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO326 | ADVANCED REPORTING + This course covers the theory and practice of special news gathering skills; including
investigative reporting, feature writing and precision journalism. Prerequisite: CO226.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Choose 1 of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO327 | ADVERTISING IN THE MASS MEDIA + This course is an in-depth examination of advertising's impact on society and how
mass communication advertisements are created. It covers the history, concepts and
strategies of advertising, as well as creation and placement of mass media messages.
Prerequisite: CO106 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO426 | DOCUMENTARY PROCESS + This course enables students to learn the processes by which historical, social, cultural
events and/or phenomena are prepared for presentation on public media. Emphasis is
on research, writing, and production concepts. Prerequisite: CO106, CO236 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Track Electives (3 credit hours):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO240 | PHOTO JOURNALISM + Production, selection and use of photographs in newspaper and magazines are covered
in this course. Students must have 35 mm camera. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of
instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| EN311 | CREATIVE WRITING: + This course offers its students semester-long practice in writing such literary forms
as the short story, the novel, the novella, stage drama, screen drama, verse, and/or
the nonfiction essay. Since one literary form will normally be studied for an entire
semester, the course may be repeated for credit with different subject matter.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| TH315 | SCENIC DESIGN + This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an
emphasis on scenery design and painting. Students will complete design projects, build
models and work with paint elevation.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO326 | ADVANCED REPORTING + This course covers the theory and practice of special news gathering skills; including
investigative reporting, feature writing and precision journalism. Prerequisite: CO226.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO327 | ADVERTISING IN THE MASS MEDIA + This course is an in-depth examination of advertising's impact on society and how
mass communication advertisements are created. It covers the history, concepts and
strategies of advertising, as well as creation and placement of mass media messages.
Prerequisite: CO106 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR340 | DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES + Students explore digital imaging using scanners, digital cameras, and industry-standard
software to develop and further refine skills in working with images, words, and ideas
as they create solutions to a series of design problems. Concept-driven assignments
have strong drawing components. Basic knowledge of industry-standard software along
with use of digital camera preferred but not required. Prerequisites: AR-103 Drawing
I and AR-104 Basic Design or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO356 | EDITING AND LAYOUT DESIGN + This is an upper division course in editing, page layout, and design of newspaper,
newsletters, and other print publications with emphasis on computerized desktop publishing
procedures. Semester projects may include work on the campus newspaper, Triton's Call,
at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: CO226 or consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO426 | DOCUMENTARY PROCESS + This course enables students to learn the processes by which historical, social, cultural
events and/or phenomena are prepared for presentation on public media. Emphasis is
on research, writing, and production concepts. Prerequisite: CO106, CO236 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| CO410 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES + This course provides the opportunity for intensive study of a specific area of communication
theory and practice. It may be repeated for credit, with transcript showing the topic
studied.
|
3 credit hours | AS REQUIRED |
Note:
- CO-410 Special Topics in Communication will include Cinematography or Digital Sound Design during specific semesters. This course may be repeated for different topics, if desired.
General Education Requirements
To meet the university's General Education requirements, follow the Student Advisement Sheet to fulfill all necessary courses. Under the following sections on the General Education advisement sheet, take the courses listed below to satisfy both the General Education requirement and the course requirements for this major.
Tier II: Direction Building (DB) (9-11 credits)
1) CF, DF, or UU as a prerequisite (can be within a declared major)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO226 | MEDIA WRITING + The theory and practice in gathering and presenting news for the print media is covered
in this course. Students work may appear in the Triton's Call. Prerequisite: EN110
placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO236 | BROADCAST PRODUCTION + This course is an examination of the various elements involved in television production.
It includes lab experiences and hands on group production exercises and projects.
Students become familiar with single camera digital cinematography, lighting, audio
for video/film, and non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. Multiple-camera studio
techniques are also introduced. Students will complete projects eligible for the University
of Guam Film Festival.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration. Take one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO310 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION + This course presents the theory and insights into the practice of communication between
persons of variant cultures. It focuses on building intercultural communication competence
by gaining an understanding of differences in communication behaviors, expectations
and values. Prerequisite: CO210, EN110.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO357 | MEDIA COMPUTER GRAPHICS + This course introduces students to advanced elements of motion graphic design and
digital manipulation for effective visual special effects used in TV and films. Students
learn how to create meaningful movie trailers, action scenes with special effects
and motion graphic openings for video News formats. The class is complementary to
all upper division promotional and video production classes, including CO327 Advertising
in Mass Media, CO336 Broadcast Journalism, CO328 Independent Narrative Filmmaking
and CO426 Documentary Process. Prerequisite: CO 236 Broadcast Production.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO360 | PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUS AND PROFESSIONS + This is an introductory survey and skill course in basic public relations among various
interest groups, i.e., commercial, educational, private and governmental sectors.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
3) DF or UU exploration outside major requirements (may apply to a minor or second major)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BA260 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING + This course covers the principles, practices, and concepts involved in the performance
of business activities, which direct the transfer of goods and the acquisition of
services from producer to consumer or user. Included are the study of marketing functions
and institutions; activities having to do with effecting change in ownership and possession
of goods and services; and the study of applied economics relating to the creation
of time, place and possession utility.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN311 | CREATIVE WRITING: + This course offers its students semester-long practice in writing such literary forms
as the short story, the novel, the novella, stage drama, screen drama, verse, and/or
the nonfiction essay. Since one literary form will normally be studied for an entire
semester, the course may be repeated for credit with different subject matter.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN316 | PROFESSIONAL WRITING + This course focuses on formal written communication in the professional workplace.
Topics include planning, writing, revising, purpose, audience, style, organization,
format, technology and strategies for persuasion when writing professional memoranda,
documents and reports. The course emphasizes skills and content necessary to communicate
effectively in the professional world.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| EN319 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION + The course involves the study and writing of different types of expository prose with
some attention to other forms of rhetoric: narration, description, argumentation,
and includes a review of grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Or any other DF courses
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO491 | SEMINAR: COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA CAPSTONE AND SOCIETY + This seminar is a Communication and Media topics course that focuses on relevant practices
in your chosen program track. Topics can include film production and studies or professional
and communication research. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of CO-450
and CO-236 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
MINOR REQUIREMENTS (21 credit hours)
The minor in Communication & Media is particularly suited for students majoring in Public Administration, Business, Education, Agriculture, Nursing, and English who need a strong background in communication skills for their professional work. Faculty advisors will help you tailor the minor to fit your career goals.
Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO106 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION + This course is a survey of the history, theory, and practice of mass media on Guam,
in the United States, and in the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO226 | MEDIA WRITING + The theory and practice in gathering and presenting news for the print media is covered
in this course. Students work may appear in the Triton's Call. Prerequisite: EN110
placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO236 | BROADCAST PRODUCTION + This course is an examination of the various elements involved in television production.
It includes lab experiences and hands on group production exercises and projects.
Students become familiar with single camera digital cinematography, lighting, audio
for video/film, and non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. Multiple-camera studio
techniques are also introduced. Students will complete projects eligible for the University
of Guam Film Festival.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO310 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION + This course presents the theory and insights into the practice of communication between
persons of variant cultures. It focuses on building intercultural communication competence
by gaining an understanding of differences in communication behaviors, expectations
and values. Prerequisite: CO210, EN110.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Take an additional nine credit hours of Communication & Media (CO) courses with consent of advisor. Six of these must be upper division hours. Students should consult with a Communication & Media advisor for recommendations regarding which courses best complement their major.
General Education Requirements
To meet the university's General Education requirements, follow the Student Advisement Sheet to fulfill all necessary courses. Under the following sections on the General Education advisement sheet, take the courses listed below to satisfy both the General Education requirement and the course requirements for this minor.
Tier II: Direction Building (DB) (9-11 credits)
1) CF, DF, or UU as a prerequisite (can be within a declared major)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO226 | MEDIA WRITING + The theory and practice in gathering and presenting news for the print media is covered
in this course. Students work may appear in the Triton's Call. Prerequisite: EN110
placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CO236 | BROADCAST PRODUCTION + This course is an examination of the various elements involved in television production.
It includes lab experiences and hands on group production exercises and projects.
Students become familiar with single camera digital cinematography, lighting, audio
for video/film, and non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. Multiple-camera studio
techniques are also introduced. Students will complete projects eligible for the University
of Guam Film Festival.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration. Take one of the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| CO310 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION + This course presents the theory and insights into the practice of communication between
persons of variant cultures. It focuses on building intercultural communication competence
by gaining an understanding of differences in communication behaviors, expectations
and values. Prerequisite: CO210, EN110.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO357 | MEDIA COMPUTER GRAPHICS + This course introduces students to advanced elements of motion graphic design and
digital manipulation for effective visual special effects used in TV and films. Students
learn how to create meaningful movie trailers, action scenes with special effects
and motion graphic openings for video News formats. The class is complementary to
all upper division promotional and video production classes, including CO327 Advertising
in Mass Media, CO336 Broadcast Journalism, CO328 Independent Narrative Filmmaking
and CO426 Documentary Process. Prerequisite: CO 236 Broadcast Production.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO360 | PUBLIC RELATIONS IN BUS AND PROFESSIONS + This is an introductory survey and skill course in basic public relations among various
interest groups, i.e., commercial, educational, private and governmental sectors.
Prerequisite: CO210.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO385 | PRINT MEDIA EXPERIENCE + This course provides students with practical on-campus journalism experience. Students
work on the university newspaper, Triton's Call, under faculty supervision, reporting
and writing on events relevant to the University community. Prerequisite: CO226 or
concurrent enrollment.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
3) DF or UU exploration outside major requirements (may apply to a minor or second major)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BA260 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING + This course covers the principles, practices, and concepts involved in the performance
of business activities, which direct the transfer of goods and the acquisition of
services from producer to consumer or user. Included are the study of marketing functions
and institutions; activities having to do with effecting change in ownership and possession
of goods and services; and the study of applied economics relating to the creation
of time, place and possession utility.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN311 | CREATIVE WRITING: + This course offers its students semester-long practice in writing such literary forms
as the short story, the novel, the novella, stage drama, screen drama, verse, and/or
the nonfiction essay. Since one literary form will normally be studied for an entire
semester, the course may be repeated for credit with different subject matter.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN316 | PROFESSIONAL WRITING + This course focuses on formal written communication in the professional workplace.
Topics include planning, writing, revising, purpose, audience, style, organization,
format, technology and strategies for persuasion when writing professional memoranda,
documents and reports. The course emphasizes skills and content necessary to communicate
effectively in the professional world.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| EN319 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION + The course involves the study and writing of different types of expository prose with
some attention to other forms of rhetoric: narration, description, argumentation,
and includes a review of grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Or any other DF courses
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