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369 Producing and Designing Media Publications (4)
This is an essential class for students who will work in print media, especially designing and producing newsletters, newspapers, magazines, and flyers. The class introduces students to basic concepts of design, trains students to use software programs, including InDesign and Photoshop, and provides hands-on experience with layout, color, typography, text wrap, and tables.
385 Media Lab: Radio (1-4) Fall, Spring
A media lab to develop a range of skills in the production of radio programs. Work focuses on the production of live and prerecorded pieces for KSUN, SSU's internet radio station (www.sonoma.edu/ksun). The lab also serves as the staff meeting of the radio station. May be repeated for up to 12 units. First enrollment must be for 3 units. Consent of instructor needed for 1, 2, and 4 units.
402 Senior Experience (4) / Fall, Spring
Students will share at least one critical analysis of a specific media message and complete a senior-level project/portfolio/study, which is the culmination of their major experience. Seniors only. Cannot be repeated for credit.
435 Seminar: Mass Media (4) / Spring
Seminar provides an opportunity to gain new insights into social problems through an intensive analysis of the role and impact of mass communication in contemporary society. Emphasis is on exploring, through a major research project, social issues that should be, but ar not, fully covered by the mass media. Prerequisite: COMS 301 or SOCI 300 or SOCI 331 or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as SOCI 435.
460 Teaching Assistant in Communication Studies (1-4) / Fall, Spring
Intended to give students experience assisting instructors. Teaching assistants help teach, do research, and tutor students in classes. Consent of instructor and department contract required.
470 Research Assistant in Communication Studies (1-4) / Fall, Spring
Intended to give selected students experience in the construction and implementation of a professor's research project. Consent of instructor and department contract required.
495 Special Studies (1-4) / Fall, Spring
Supervised study of a particular problem or area of interest in the media selected by the student in consultation with a sponsoring faculty member. Meetings will be arranged for discussions and progress evaluations. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor and Special Study 495 contract required.
499 Media Internship (1-4) / Fall, Spring, Summer
This class provides students with an opportunity to discover how to make an effective transition from the classroom to the workplace. For a semester, individuals work in a media firm, business, newspaper, radio or TV station. On the job, students learn networking and negotiating skills. Assignments for class include: a resume; workplace lingo; self-evaluation; profile of supervisor; and album with photos and text that describe the experience. There is also an interview for a job. Seniors only. Consent of instructor, internship agreement form, and department contracts required. Can be taken for up to 4 units only.