COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION (COMM)

DIVISION: Visual Arts and Media Studies

COMM 001  SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

C-ID: JOUR 100

Examination of the role mass media plays in society, democracy and our lives. Evolution and impact of news and entertainment media, social media, gaming, music and audio content, film, television, public relations, advertising and digital media. Theories of mass media influence and roles, rights and responsibilities of both citizens and the media. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
COMM 101  COMMUNICATION FIELD PRACTICE  
1 unit  
Prerequisite(s): Maintain enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice; enrollment in or completion of at least one of the following: SPCH 005A, 005B, 018, TVR 002B, 014A, 014B, 016A, 018, 021, 106A, 106B, THRT 012A

Student projects and supervised on-campus experience in speech pathology, telecommunications, theater arts (including on-campus radio and television production), engineering, newswriting, theater arts technology. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 90 hours field practice.

Grade Mode: Audit, Pass/No-Pass
COMM 102  COMMUNICATION FIELD PRACTICE  
2 unit  
Prerequisite(s): Maintain enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice; enrollment in or completion of at least one of the following: SPCH 005A, 005B, 018, TVR 002B, 014A, 014B, 016A, 018, 021, 106A, 106B, THRT 012A

Student projects and supervised on-campus experience in speech pathology, telecommunications, theater arts (including on-campus radio and television production), engineering, newswriting, theater arts technology. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 180 hours field practice.

Grade Mode: Audit, Pass/No-Pass