Communication, Sound & Media Arts

ART 134. The Culture of Games. 3 Credits.

This introductory course surveys the history of the videogame industry from its precursors in pre-digital culture to the present and near future. The course examines video game genres, theories of gameplay, gaming para-texts, careers in the field, and the marketing of games, and it introduces students to divisions of gaming, including design, coding, and narrative.

ART 145. Fundamentals of Art & Design. 3 Credits.

Students will develop an understanding of core theories and concepts in art, learn basic skills in the critical analysis of art and design, and gain hands-on technical experience through a variety of traditional and digital media.

ART 150. Roots: Art. 3 Credits.

An intensive and critical examination of major works of art from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.

ART 151. Roots:Art -FYS. 3 Credits.

An intensive and critical examination of major works of art from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world. First Year Seminar.

ART 212. Art of Digital Photography. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the creation of conceptually oriented digital prints, the history and aesthetics of digital art, and a thorough understanding of Photoshop, color management, digital cameras, and ink jet printing. Includes extensive instruction in software and professional-grade printers that facilitate the creation of digital prints. Regular discussions and critiques of student work will scrutinize the student’s objectives, intentions, conceptual ideas, and technical skills. Materials fee: $50.

ART 213. Digital Drawing. 3 Credits.

Introduces students to variety of skills and experiences ranging from still-life, portraiture, perspective and shading to the dynamic use of the human figure, as in drawing choreography. Taught within a Macintosh-computer environment using Adobe Illustrator and Corel Painter. Each student has use of a Wacom Intous digital sketch pad and stylus pen.

ART 214. Introduction to Graphic Design. 3 Credits.

Introduces the process of making graphic designs from the initial choice of a topic through the working stages and the finished presentation. Presents instruction in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator programs. Some minor visual arts knowledge is highly recommended.

ART 218. Introduction to World Art. 3 Credits.

A survey and analytical study of selected major architectural monuments and masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and photography from Africa, Asia, Middle East, and South America. Art and architecture are placed within cultural, stylistic, and historical contexts.

ART 260. Monasticism and the Arts. 3 Credits.

A survey of the artistic achievements of monastic communities during the Catholic Middle Ages, from the Benedictines to the Franciscan and Dominicans. Students will read monastic texts and study major works of medieval architecture, manuscript illumination, painting, and sculpture that manifest monastic values.

ART 304. Art & Architecture of Renaissance Italy. 3 Credits.

An on-site study of different aspects of the political, socio-economic and cultural life of Italy as witnessed through the Renaissance art and architecture of Florence and the surrounding region. The course is offered in Italy during the summer.

ART 307. 3D Design, Modeling and Visualization. 3 Credits.

This introductory course explores the creation of three-dimensional sculptural and architectural forms, lighting principles, and texture application via AutoDesk 3ds max (Cinema 4D) (Maya). Rendering, animation and output for different media will also be covered.

ART 309. Animation. 3 Credits.

This course will address core concerts in 2D and 3D animation production focusing on design, storyboarding, character development, movement, and motion graphics using Adobe Animate and After Effects. Students will learn the principles of animation and become proficient in the processes involved in the development of computer animated sequences.

ART 315. American Art. 3 Credits.

Examines American painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic art, and decorative arts from the colonial period to 1970. Emphasizes parallels with European culture, the characteristics of American realism, and social and political contexts. Topics include the emergence of American art, 1760-1840; American Romanticism of the Hudson River School and Luminism; the insurgent Realists of The Ashcan School; pioneers of American Modernism; and the Abstract Expressionists.

ART 316. History of Asian Art. 3 Credits.

Surveys the major movements of the arts of India, China and Japan, including painting, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture, photography and the decorative arts. Beginning with the Neolithic period and extending beyond modern movements to the contemporary era, the course examines works of Indian, Chinese and Japanese art in their aesthetic, social, philosophical and religious contexts. Discusses concepts essential to an understanding of Asian art, including Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism.

ART 320. Ancient Art. 3 Credits.

History of art in the Western tradition from the Paleolithic Age (20,000 B.C.) to the 4th century A.D. Examines the development of civilization in the Near East, Egypt, the early Aegean cultures, the emergence of Greek art, from the Bronze age through the Hellenistic period; and explores the rise and expansion of the Roman Empire; and the period from the beginning of the Christian era to the rule of Emperor Constantine in the 4th-century A.D. A museum assignment requires a visit to the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Brooklyn Museum.

ART 321. Medieval Art. 3 Credits.

The history of art in the Middle Ages, beginning with Early Christian art and continuing through Late Gothic. A museum assignment requires a visit to the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Brooklyn Museum.

ART 322. Renaissance Art. 3 Credits.

This class begins with the early Renaissance in Florence, continues with the High Renaissance in Italy, and concludes with the Renaissance in the North. The basic concepts that distinguish the Renaissance from the Medieval period and modern times are discussed. Individual work is placed within the context of contemporary history, emphasizing in humanism, the emerging individualism of the artist, the revival of interest in the ancient world, and the varied responses to the classical heritage. A museum assignment requires a visit to the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Brooklyn Museum.

ART 323. 19th Century Art: 1750-1890. 3 Credits.

Surveys nineteenth-century art from its roots in the Enlightenment and French Revolution to Post-Impressionism. Examines the innovations of artists and movements that led to the clash of classicism and romanticism, birth of landscape painting, and emergence of the avant-garde and radical painting that became the foundation of modern art. Focuses on how artists developed new visions in response to the century's political, social, and technological upheavals. Emphasizes major movements such as Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. Includes museum visits.

ART 326. Baroque Art: From Empire to Revolution. 3 Credits.

This class discusses the profound geopolitical, religious, and economic changes and expansions in 17th century Europe as expressed in art and architecture, from the age of empire building and mercantilism to the age of revolution and enlightenment philosophy. The class will include trips to Metropolitan Museum of Art and special exhibitions at area museums.

ART 329. History of Modern Art. 3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to Modern art from the end of the 19th century to the present. Shaped by the dramatic social, technological and intellectual changes of the industrial age of modern life, painting, sculpture and new forms of art (e.g. photography) radically departed from the traditional notions of art formulated and practiced in pre-industrial society. Throughout the semester, we will examine the many artistic movements in modernisms wake, including impressionism, post-impressionism, expressionism, cubism, surrealism, and others as well as the rise of the avant-garde and the development of abstraction. This course includes visits to the Museum of Modern Art and various Chelsea area galleries.

ART 340. History of Fashion. 3 Credits.

Surveys costume and dress in Western culture ranging from antiquity to the present. Studies the costumes of various periods and the factors influencing the evolution of clothing styles. Examines historical influences, political rhetoric, economic issues and social and cultural identity in fashion in order to analyze contemporary trends and styles.

ART 358. The New York Skyscraper. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the art of building, concentrating on the skyscraper in New York City, and dealing only with such earlier work as relates to its background and development. Attention is given to planning, style, and engineering. The course features lectures, tours, visits to studios.

ART 360. New York City Architecture, Urbanism and Design. 3 Credits.

From the Federal-style row house to the modern skyscraper, New York's architectural heritage is compelling. This course is an introduction to the philosophy and socio-economic/political forces that have shaped our city. Using the city as a classroom, students experience architecture and the urban environment-look, touch, discuss, question. Classes take place on site, at various Manhattan locations.

ART 370. Current Trends. 3 Credits.

A course to introduce the student to the current New York Art Scene. There will be visits to galleries, studios, museums and performance spaces.

ART 375. Internship. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts.

ART 380. Digital Video Art: Editing and Production. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on creating works of video art while examining and reflecting upon filmic history. There is extensive instruction in Final Cut Studio Pro and DVD Studio Pro, giving students the skills to begin making video in the first two weeks. Students create conceptual, engaging work that is critiqued at length. While examining video art's historical roots and contemporary video artists, students develop their video projects that build upon ideas and techniques realized from the first video assignment.

ART 402. Special Topic: in Art. 3-6 Credit.

An intensive study of a single artist, genre, period, culture, or issue facing visual art scholarship today. The subject studied will vary from semester to semester. A student may elect this course as often as four times for the art history minor, presuming a different subject each time. Offered every semester. Previous special topic courses include History of Photography", "Art Between the World Wars", "History of Modern Art", "History of Fashion", and "Video Editing and Production.".

ART 405. Senior Seminar: in Art History. 3 Credits.

An overview of the theories and methods of art history that clarifies approaches to analyzing and interpreting art, including formalism, iconography, semiotics, Marxism, feminism, deconstructionism, and post-colonialism. Readings will cover art historical periods from the ancient to the contemporary and a wide range of media. Students will develop critical skills necessary to practice the discipline of art history: careful looking, original research, compelling argumentation, and clear writing.

ART 406. Virtual Venice. 3 Credits.

In this course, students will use Virtual Reality (VR) technology to immerse themselves in the city of Venice. Preserving the historical experience of the city, they will produce a 360-degree educational tour of the Venetian canals, which will allow users to investigate the waterways’ history and contemporary cultural significance.

ART 407. Senior Game Seminar. 3 Credits.

In this capstone course, students from all tracks in the Game Design & Production major work in teams to develop an original videogame, combining narrative, design, and coding elements. Current and future trends in gaming are examined. Open to GDP majors who have completed a major concentration track only or by permission of instructor.

ART 408. Independent Study. 1 Credit.

Individual study of a major artist, architect, or aesthetical issue facing art scholarship and practice today with a member of the department. Open only to students who secure the approval of the Chair of the Dept. and the consent of the individual instructor. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the minor in Digital Media arts or the minor in Art History.

ART 409. Senior Portfolio. 3 Credits.

This Capstone Course is intended to be a culminating experience for Digital Media Art Majors. Students will develop a professional portfolio as well as create a marketable resume package, website, and social media presence. The course will also involve organizing and participating in a final exhibition.

ART 412. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Individual study of a major artist, architect, or aesthetic issue facing art history scholarship today with a member of the department. Open only to students who secure the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Art History.

COMM 101. Introduction to Communication and Media. 3 Credits.

A survey of the major fields of communication and media, their history and evolution, with emphasis on new media and on the way media function in modern society.

COMM 102. Quadrangle I. 1 Credit.

Basic elements of the news story, with emphasis on writing accurate, vivid campus news. Introduction to journalism ethics, news-gathering techniques, and copy-editing. By permission of instructor.

COMM 103. Quadrangle 2. 1 Credit.

Survey of methods for writing features, investigative reports, editorials, and sports, with emphasis on documenting campus events and issues. By permission of instructor. Prerequisite: COMM 102 or by permission of instructor.

COMM 104. Quadrangle 3. 1 Credit.

An internship with the campus newspaper, the Quadrangle, in which students work in editorial positions and with the paper's advisor. Development of editing and news writing skills. Requires attendance at staff and editorial board meetings. Prerequisite: COMM 103 OR by permission of instructor.

COMM 110. Public Speaking and Presentation. 3 Credits.

Basic principles of oral communication before audiences in a variety of settings, with emphasis on informing and persuading. Attention to research, rhetoric, logic and the use of technology to enhance public presentation.

COMM 120. Forensics/Debate. 3 Credits.

An introduction to strategies of argumentation and persuasion in oral presentation. Emphasis on competitive debating. Prerequisites: COMM 101 OR 110, OR permission of instructor.

COMM 150. Roots: Communication. 3 Credits.

This course is a grand tour exploration of the history of human communication from the dawn of our species to the present. Key themes include the study of human evolution through the oral, written, print, and electronic eras and beyond, and the role of communication in, and as culture.

COMM 201. Ethics in Communication & Media. 3 Credits.

A survey and analysis of major ethical and legal issues in the mass communication industry, its business and production practices, and its content. Emphasis is on case studies from the industry. Prerequisite: COMM 101.

COMM 209. Introduction to Journalism. 3 Credits.

A study of the print journalism industry in the United States, including the history and purposes of journalistic practice, the present-day workings of the profession and how the developments of electronic journalism and the Internet continue to impact and transform the role of journalism in political, civic, and social life. Prerequisites: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 213. Reporting and Newswriting. 3 Credits.

A study of basic procedures and techniques of reporting, writing, and editing the news with emphasis on developing clear, vigorous writing. Background readings in the media and American society. Writing is limited to relatively basic stories: accidents, conferences, interviews. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 214. Magazine Writing. 3 Credits.

Problems and methods in design, topography, and editing in magazine productions. Students learn how to research, write and market quality articles in magazine format. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 216. Advertising & Society. 3 Credits.

This course teaches the role of advertising, and its social and ethical implications, from a critical and cultural perspective. Particular focus is on the ways in which culture impacts and is impacted by advertising and all media formats, especially as it relates to visual communication, message delivery, and environmental constructs. PREREQUISITE: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 217. Introduction to Public Relations. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this introductory course is to orient students to the field of public relations, introduce theoretical and practical considerations that form the basis of the field, and provide a platform upon which to understand the market sectors that employ public relations professionals. The course includes an introduction to ethical standards that shape and govern the field, processes for conducting research and strategic planning in public relations, the mechanics of public relations writing, and the various "publics" of any organization including internal and external stakeholders. Prerequisites: COMM 101 OR PEAC minor OR permission of instructor.

COMM 218. Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications. 3 Credits.

This introductory course begins to examine areas of marketing communications which includes branding, advertising, digital media and corporate communications. The course will cover strategic decisions in advertising, corporate communications and promotions, as well as consumer insights, creative decisions and execution, and media deliveries. Theories of communication will be studied to better understand audiences, dialogues, and messages. Case studies will further explore issues in each of these areas. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 222. Introduction to Story and Post-Production. 3 Credits.

An introduction to building documentary and fiction stories, narrative theory and aesthetics, and the technology and workflows of post-production. Nonlinear editing, visual and sound effects and mixing are covered. Pre-requisite: COMM 101 OR Digital Arts & Humanities minor OR Digital Media Arts major OR permission of instructor.

COMM 225. Introduction to Sports Media. 3 Credits.

A study of the sports-media-entertainment complex in the United States and the world. Includes the role of sports in society, the history of professional sports including the evolution of sports journalism and mass media production of sports, current industry practice, and emphasis on the future of sports media production and careers. The course concludes with an introduction to remote sports production. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR Digital Arts & Humanities minor OR permission of instructor.

COMM 235. Advertising Agencies & Storytelling. 3 Credits.

This course examines the primary departments in an advertising agency and the ways in which each work together to tell the narrative for a client. Focus is on account management, research, creative and copy, and digital analytics. Students will study how strategy is incorporated and how storytelling is used in campaign design. Prerequisite: COMM 216 OR COMM 218 OR Digital Arts & Humanities minor OR permission of instructor.

COMM 250. Sports Media Performance. 3 Credits.

An introduction to sports announcing, focusing on performance techniques for live play-by-play, color analyst, and sideline reporter positions. The preparation of background research, including performing interviews, will support these on-air roles. Students will learn to perform self and peer critique of their announcing skills while identifying and exploring storylines during live action. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 270. Special Topic. 3 Credits.

This course deals with a topic in a specialized area in communication to be announced. Topics are selected by the department in response to student interest and industry trends. The course is offered as demand warrants. See the Chair for topics and prerequisites. This course can be repeated under different topics.

COMM 271. Transnational Communication & Media. 3 Credits.

A study of the different types of mass media systems in the world, the media systems of the world's countries and territories, the ways in which globalization has affected mass media to bring about a global media culture, and the ramifications of global media culture for the future.

COMM 301. Media Theory & Research. 3 Credits.

This course examines core theoretical approaches to the study of mass media and communication and provides students with an historical and critical overview of theory and research on communication, everyday social practices, systems of representation, and media environments. The course includes discussions on research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, textual, and critical cultural studies. The class is designed as a prerequisite to Senior Seminar and culminates in a project proposal for the seminar course. Pre-requisites: COMM 201 and Junior status.

COMM 304. Digital Storytelling. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to prepare students for professional work in a news organization that will require them to report stories in text, audio, and video formats. Course work involves significant practice in producing print copy as well as gathering and editing audio and video content, all while learning how storytelling techniques change in each medium. COMM or DASH or GAME major/minor or permission of instructor.

COMM 305. Digital Print Design. 3 Credits.

Introduces students to fundamental components of writing, designing, and producing for graphic communication, including graphic design, color theory, digital typesetting, image manipulation, and aesthetics of form. Industry standard programs will be used as tools to shape ideas into visually engaging print and digital presentations. OMM or DASH or DMA major/minor or permission of instructor.

COMM 306. Web Design. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the developmental process of the Internet and the World Wide Web. The history of the technology and the strategies behind it will be covered, as well as HTML, the language of the Internet. The class will gain a greater understanding of the growing possibilities and advantages of using and communicating through interactive multimedia in the place of traditional media. Open to COMM, DASH, and DART majors, minors and concentrations.

COMM 308. Studio Television Production. 3 Credits.

The elements of television production techniques including camera, audio, lighting, staging, graphics, on-camera appearance and directing. Prerequisite: COMM 101 or Film Studies Minor OR permission of instructor.

COMM 309. Digital Media Writing for Marketing Communications. 3 Credits.

This course examines various types of digital writing and design elements that are essential components of best practices in the integrated marketing communications field, which includes public relations and advertising among other areas. The course incorporates progressive digital media writing and design assignments that culminate in a writing and design portfolio. Prerequisite: COMM 216 or COMM 217 or COMM 218 or Digital Arts & Humanities minor or PEACE minor or Permission of instructor.

COMM 310. Sports Media Production. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the discipline and techniques of sports media production in a mobile production unit. Students learn the tasks required of the various production crew, the operation of all equipment, and the whole of the production process from assignment to wrap.Prerequisite: COMM 225.

COMM 315. Media Planning and Buying. 3 Credits.

An introduction to media planning and buying in and among all media formats. Focus is placed on the analysis of media vehicles as advertising venues, as well as on the analysis and development of target audiences and target markets, media objectives and strategies, and media plan construction. Prerequisite: COMM 216 or COMM 217 or COMM 218 OR Permission of instructor.

COMM 316. Scriptwriting. 3 Credits.

Planning and writing concepts for radio and television broadcasting in a variety of program areas. Prerequisite: COMM 222 or Film Studies Minor.

COMM 317. Audio Production. 3 Credits.

Techniques for audio engineering/processing and sound design for television production. Prerequisite: COMM 222.

COMM 318. Advanced Reporting/Newswriting. 3 Credits.

Students learn to handle complex, intellectually demanding material involving the real and pressing problems that exist in the world around them. Prerequisite: COMM 213.

COMM 320. Strategic Planning in Public Relations. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the process of strategic planning within the public relations field, including the writing of plans, strategic relationships with upper management, and the forming of relationships with the media for mutual advantage. This practical course examines the fundamental processes inherent in best practices in public relations, taking a long-term, strategic view of tactics, tools, and campaign planning. Prerequisite: COMM 307 or COMM 309.

COMM 330. The Journalistic Tradition. 3 Credits.

An upper-level course designed to show aspiring journalists the historical and sociological frameworks of great journalism. They will explicate iconic works by famous journalists who practiced in a range of genres, and try their hand at replicating the forms of inquiry and narrative structures they see. They will finish the course with a final research paper that requires qualitative analysis. Pre-requisite: COMM209.

COMM 335. Electronic Journalism. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on broadcast journalism and news writing for radio and television. Both hard and soft news writing and broadcast news editing are emphasized, as well as an overview of the role of the electronic news media in American society. Prerequisite: COMM 213 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 336. Sports Reporting and Writing. 3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to sports journalism. A study of basic procedures and techniques of sports reporting, writing, and editing for both print and electronic media will be emphasized. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 338. Feature Writing. 3 Credits.

Methods of researching and writing feature stories and commentary for the print media. Markets open to freelance writers, published articles, newspaper feature sections, and Sunday supplements. Prerequisite: COMM 213 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 340. Media Criticism. 3 Credits.

A critical analysis of the mass media including major theories and research in the field. The course explores media institutions, content, and economic structure, and also offers an in-depth investigation into media effects and influence on individuals, society, and culture. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 350. Field and Post-Production. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the equipment, techniques, and practices of electronic field production (EFP) and electronic news gathering (ENG), as well as to non-linear editing equipment and techniques used to produce packages using footage collected in the field. Prerequisite: COMM 222 OR COMM 310; open only to media production or sports media production concentration students.

COMM 359. Interactive Narratives. 3 Credits.

This course explores the structures of interactive stories, characters, and world-building, including branching, adaptive, and transmedia narratives. Students produce a story model using these principles.

COMM 365. Game Design & Development. 3 Credits.

This interactive course is designed to prepare students for professional work in game design and development. Coursework involves practice in producing game design, storytelling and strategy blueprints as well as gathering and creating gaming assets and using scripts, professional game engines and 3D modeling software.

COMM 371. Intercultural Communication. 3 Credits.

A study of the basic principles of intercultural communication and the impact of culture on one's perceptions, beliefs, meanings, and communication. Prerequisite: COMM 101 OR Digital Arts & Humanities minor OR PEAC minor OR permission of instructor.

COMM 375. Internship for Juniors. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of communication. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Junior status, 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.

COMM 400. Political Communication. 3 Credits.

Examines from a theoretical and practical standpoint the planning, execution, and evaluation of communication strategies in modern political campaigns.

COMM 406. Mass Communication Law. 3 Credits.

A course designed to cover the chief legal issues, especially in the regulated broadcast industries. Some legal problems to be considered: libel, national security, the meaning of the First Amendment, privacy, shield laws, the press and the courtroom, the Federal Communications Act, and the FTC versus the advertising industry.

COMM 409. Senior Seminar. 3 Credits.

Students will select a topic in their area of concentration, culminating in a major paper involving original research and an oral presentation in front of the class illustrated by audio-visual accompaniment. Prerequisite: COMM 301 and Senior Status.

COMM 412. Digital Marketing Communications. 3 Credits.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the critical role of digital advertising in a brand's marketing plan and how advertising technology (AdTech) plays a crucial part in achieving marketing objectives. The course focuses extensively on paid social advertising on social media platforms and covers the key aspects of AdTech that are critical for a successful digital marketing campaign. Prerequisites: COMM 235 or COMM 309.

COMM 413. News Production for Social Media. 3 Credits.

In this Community Engaged Learning course, Advertising, Journalism, and Media Production students work together to produce short-form video news for distribution over social media, using digital analytics to optimize engagement and reach. Students use AI-informed tools to aid in reporting, visualization, and analysis of content. Prerequisites: COMM 213 or COMM 315 or COMM 350.

COMM 414. Advertising Campaigns. 3 Credits.

Students learn to connect message solutions to advertising problems through an understanding of the relationship of advertising strategy and brand positioning to communication strategies and advertising copy. This course also focuses on the advertising campaign and how to pitch to a client. Prerequisite: COMM 315.

COMM 415. Sports Media & Branding. 3 Credits.

This course explores branding from both a business and a humanities perspective, allowing students to gain an in-depth understanding of how branding influences consumer behavior, shapes cultural norms, and reflects broader societal trends. This course will focus on cross-platform integration of graphic design, video, corporate partnerships, and social media to explore how contemporary brand management develops audiences and brands. Prerequisites: COMM 235 or COMM 309 or COMM 350.

COMM 419. Advanced TV Production. 3 Credits.

Practical discussion of techniques in TV production. Practical experience is offered to improve lighting, proper use of special effects, and advanced graphics. Creativity is encouraged, utilizing the abilities acquired in television production. Prerequisite: COMM 308 and COMM 350; open only to media production concentration students.

COMM 420. Advanced Public Relations. 3 Credits.

The primary intent of this course is to examine public relations from a communicative perspective, integrating theory and practice. In doing so, students will participate in traditional class lectures and will be involved in all phases of the planning, implementation, writing for, and evaluation of a "real life" PR campaign and/or event. Pre-requisite: COMM 320 or COMM 235 and COMM 309.

COMM 421. Streaming Sports and Live Production. 3 Credits.

This course engages students in practical experience with producing and covering live remote events, which may include sports, concerts, and performances, in a digital video environment. Students work in teams to plan and execute live remote productions of events, including scripting, interviewing, engineering, and providing live commentary. Teams also shoot, script, and edit packages for playback during live production. Prerequisites: COMM 213 or COMM 350.

COMM 422. Organizational Communication. 3 Credits.

The organizational structure of a company will be explored with emphasis on practical experience in interviewing, resume writing, audio-visual usage, symposia, and sales presentations. Field visits are included in the course.

COMM 423. Programming. 3 Credits.

Examines philosophies and techniques used in programming television and radio stations and networks. The organizational set-up of programming departments, development of competitive strategies for radio and television schedules, and insights into audience behavior and measurement are emphasized. Prerequisite: COMM 222.

COMM 431. Advanced Sports Media Production I. 3 Credits.

Students pre-produce and produce Jaspers Athletics games and events for live-streaming using the College's mobile production unit. Students serve in the various positions on a sports media production crew, including serving as talent to call games, and as a result gain professional production experience as part of their academic program. (The course can be repeated twice for credit, as COMM 432 and COMM 433.) Prerequisite: COMM 310 OR permission of instructor.

COMM 432. Advanced Sports Media Production II. 3 Credits.

Students pre-produce and produce Jaspers Athletics games and events for live-streaming using the College's mobile production unit. Students serve in the various positions on a sports media production crew, including serving as talent to call games, and as a result gain professional production experience as part of their academic program.(The course can be repeated twice for credit, as COMM 431 and COMM 433.) Prerequisite: COMM 431.

COMM 433. Advanced Sports Media Production III. 3 Credits.

Students pre-produce and produce Jaspers Athletics games and events for live-streaming using the College's mobile production unit. Students serve in the various positions on a sports media production crew, including serving as talent to call games, and as a result gain professional production experience as part of their academic program. (The course can be repeated twice for credit, as COMM 431 and COMM 432.) Prerequisite: COMM 432.

COMM 461. Independent Study in Communication. 3 Credits.

Independent study is designed for the student majoring in Communication with demonstrated proficiency to work independently on a project related to an area of communication and approved in advance by the Chair and the project advisor. Frequent meetings with the advisor are required. Independent study is not typically offered for production-based projects. Prerequisite: Junior status and a 3.0 GPA.

COMM 470. Special Topic. 3 Credits.

This course deals with a topic in communication to be announced. Each topic is selected by the department and is in a specialized area. The course is offered as demand warrants. See the Chair for topics, prerequisites, and other details. This course can be repeated under different topics.

COMM 475. Internship for Seniors. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of concentration. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Senior status, 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.

MUSC 093. Music Elective. 3 Credits.

MUSC 101. Sound Studies Review 1. 1 Credit.

Introduction to the elements of journal editing. Students will be required to attend editorial workshops and show a high level of understanding of the pre-printing process. Upon completion of the workshops, students will be given the task of communicating with authors and publishers of books for review. By permission of instructor.

MUSC 102. Sound Studies Review 2. 1 Credit.

Advanced instruction in the elements of journal editing. Students will support the evaluation, editing, and pre-printing process of the journal and be granted access to work independently on an assigned issue, article, or review. Requires attendance at staff and editorial board meetings. By permission of instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or by permission of instructor.

MUSC 103. Sound Studies Review 3. 1 Credit.

A continuation of MUSC 102 with a greater level of independence on journal matters. Requires attendance at staff and editorial board meetings. Prerequisite: MUSC 102 or by permission of instructor.

MUSC 104. Sound Studies Review 4. 1 Credit.

A continuation of MUSC 103 with a greater level of independence on journal matters. Requires attendance at staff and editorial board meetings. Prerequisite: MUSC 103 or by permission of instructor.

MUSC 110. Intro to Music Reading & Notat. 3 Credits.

Intended for students who are new to reading and writing musical notation. Through in-class activities, students will develop an ability to read notes on the staff, execute rhythms, transcribe melodies by ear, and translate written notes into sound. The course is designed to supplement the more advanced material in MUSC 220.

MUSC 129. Beginning Vocal Instruction. 1 Credit.

The elements of vocal production, breathing, control and proper placement of the human voice. May be repeated or combined with ART 130 for a maximum of three credits.

MUSC 130. Advanced Vocal Instruction. 1 Credit.

Continuation of MUSC 129. Study of more advanced vocal literature. May be repeated or combined with MUSC 129 for a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite: MUSC 129 or permission of instructor.

MUSC 131. Manhattan College Singers. 1 Credit.

The study and performance of works for mixed vocal ensemble. May be repeated for credit. A public concert is given each term. The student must attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and the final performance for credit. Two hours a week. All students who participate in the ensemble for credit receive ten individual lessons from the director or an outside professional, which are graded for individual development, attendance, and artistic maturity.

MUSC 132. Manhattan College Orchestra. 1 Credit.

The study and performance of works for string and wind orchestra. May be repeated for credit. A public concert is given each term. A short audition is required. The student must attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and the final performance for credit. Two hours a week. All students who participate in the ensemble for credit receive ten individual lessons from the director or an outside professional, which are graded for individual development, attendance, and artistic maturity.

MUSC 133. Manhattan College Jazz Band. 1 Credit.

The study and performance of works for jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit. A public concert is given each term. A short audition is required. The student must attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and the final performance for credit. Two hours a week. All students who participate in the ensemble for credit receive ten individual lessons from the director or an outside professional, which are graded for individual development, attendance, and artistic maturity.

MUSC 150. Roots: Music. 3 Credits.

An intensive and critical examination of major works of music from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world.

MUSC 151. Roots:Music-1st Year Seminar. 3 Credits.

An intensive and critical examination of major works of music from the medieval period to the present that contribute to an understanding of the modern world. First Year Seminar.

MUSC 208. Piano Skills and Techniques. 3 Credits.

A course for those with much, little or no previous experience designed to promote the understanding of different styles of music through the study of the piano The course includes instruction in piano technique, ear training, music theory, sight reading, and music composition. Students are required to practice and meet with a TA throughout the semester. All students participate in a joint recital at the end of the semester.

MUSC 209. Guitar Skills and Techniques. 3 Credits.

A course for those with much, little or no previous experience designed to promote the understanding of different styles of music through the study of the guitar. The course includes instruction in guitar technique, ear training, music theory, sight reading, and music composition. Students are required to practice and meet with a TA throughout the semester. All students participate in a joint recital at the end of the semester.

MUSC 216. Introduction to World Music. 3 Credits.

A select study of the world's musical traditions from regions in Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and South and East Asia. Through listening and class discussion, students will become familiar with various forms of music making in their historical and cultural contexts.

MUSC 220. Fundamentals of Music Theory. 3 Credits.

A study of the rudiments of music and the basic principles of harmony. Topics include rhythm, musical notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, seventh chords, harmonic function, harmonic progression, and elementary counterpoint. Activities include simple composition, harmonization, analysis, ear-training and dictation drills.

MUSC 240. Catholic Mass and its Music. 3 Credits.

A Catholic Studies course surveying the structure of the Roman Mass in relation to the major reforms and debates throughout the history of the Catholic faith, including the Church's transition during the Carolingian Renaissance, the Council of Trent, the Thirty-Years Was, the reforms of Pope Pius X, and the Second Vatican Council. Ultimately, students will engage in the role of music in faith formation and how the major reforms in the Church's history have influenced the worship music of today.

MUSC 258. Piano Skills & Techniques II. 3 Credits.

A continuation of MUSC208, students will study increasingly sophisticated piano works, further develop practice skills with metronome and finger technique, and integrate principles learned in fundamentals of music theory. The course will also explore use of the dynamic pedal (more complex than one may think) and tonalities created by its use. Pre-requisites: MUSC 208 and MUSC 220.

MUSC 259. Guitar Skills & Techniques II. 3 Credits.

A continuation of MUSC209, students will study increasingly sophisticated guitar works, further develop guitar fretboard placement beyond first position, both in tenns of sight-reading and chord movement, as well as integrate principles learned in fundamentals of music theory. Pre-requisite: MUSC 209.

MUSC 290. Early Music Soundscapes: Antiquity to 1800. 3 Credits.

The course explores the music and sounds of daily life from Ancient Greece to 1800. Each class will cover topics such as the acoustics of performance spaces, the mechanics of instruments, the responses by early listeners, performers, and theoreticians, and the role and function of sound in the everyday listening environment.

MUSC 300. History of Rock and Roll. 3 Credits.

Presents a thoughtful approach to the appreciation and understanding of the history of rock and roll. Students will be introduced to a variety of factors that influenced the creation of this music, including historical, social, philosophical, and aesthetic influences. The musician's intent, working conditions, and biographical factors will also be discussed as they pertain to the creative process. Students will reinforce and expand their analytical skills by reading about and discussing the various styles of music combined to create rock and roll, including blues, country, bluegrass, and gospel music.

MUSC 303. Rock & Pop Album Composition. 3 Credits.

Presents a semester-long study of a particular rock or pop album of historical significance to the world of American or British popular music. Past albums studied in the course include "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (The Beatles, 1967), "Revolver" (The Beatles, 1966), "Abbey Road" (The Beatles, 1969), and "Tapestry" (Carole King, 1971). All students will be required to read music and have a general understanding of functional harmony and analysis. The analysis and discussion of each song on the album will culminate into a final performance by all members of the class with faculty from the Performing Arts Department and musicians from The Manhattan College Orchestra and The Manhattan College Jazz Band.

MUSC 305. Music in France: Paris. 3 Credits.

An on-site study of different aspects of the political, socio-economic, and cultural life of France as witnessed through the music of Paris and the surrounding region from Ancient Gaul to present-day France. The course is offered in France during the summer.

MUSC 308. Piano Skills & Techniques III. 3 Credits.

A continuation of MUSC258, students will study increasingly sophisticated piano works, further develop practice skills, and integrate principles learned in advanced music theory and digital audio recording and editing. The course will also work to develop skills in accompaniment and music collaboration within a studio environment. Pre-requisites: MUSC 258 or MUSC 320 or MUSC 390.

MUSC 309. Guitar Skills & Techniques III. 3 Credits.

A continuation of MUSC259, students will study increasingly sophisticated guitar works, further develop practice skills, and integrate principles learned in advanced music theory and digital audio recording and editing. The course will also work to develop skills in accompaniment and music collaboration within a studio environment. Pre-requisites: MUSC 258 or MUSC 320 or MUSC 390.

MUSC 310. History of the Broadway Musical. 3 Credits.

Presents the history of the Broadway musical within the larger context of staged musical productions, from the beginning of operetta to the current trends happening on Broadway today. The primary focus of study is the development of musical theater in New York City and its implications for the genre worldwide. Students will learn about various musical and theatrical concepts, as well as the political and socio-economic concerns of the Broadway musical of the past and of today. The opportunity for field study will be encouraged through backstage tours, attendance to current productions on Broadway, and lecture presentations at various theaters or other relevant locations in the city. Excursion Fee: $150.

MUSC 320. Advanced Music Theory. 3 Credits.

A study of the advanced principles of harmony, rhythm, and musical structure. In addition to Western music of the common practice period (1600-1900), contemporary vernacular styles, including blues, gospel, rock, jazz , and electronica, will be the primary focus for this course. Prerequisite: MUSC 220.

MUSC 323. Music & Romanticism. 3 Credits.

In the nineteenth century, U.S. and European composers explored music's potential to express deeper and more powerful emotions than any other time in Western history, including those of unconscious dream states. The old "Classical" musical structures (e.g., the music of Haydn and Mozart) began to crumble under the weight of this emphasis on feeling. Understanding how this came about will be one of the main objectives for this course. Although the primary focus of this course will be the rhetorical properties of sound, a reading knowledge of music is not necessary for success in the course.

MUSC 325. Modern Music & The Avant-Garde. 3 Credits.

This course presents an introduction to Modern music from the end of the 19th century to the present. Throughout the semester, we will examine the many artistic movements in modernisms wake, including impressionism, expressionism, American idealism, and others as well as the rise of the avant-garde and the development of computer-generated music. This course includes visits to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

MUSC 330. History of Jazz. 3 Credits.

This course investigates the evolution of jazz from its origins in late 19th-century New Orleans to its present-day manifestation as an international musical idiom. With emphasis on contextualization, specific focus is directed to the diverse but interconnected issues of race, culture, politics, commerce, and technology. Equal focus is directed to the music itself. Through the practice of critical listening, students will be conditioned to recognize various jazz styles and their constituent (musical) parts related to rhythm, improvisation, harmony, form, and instrumentation.

MUSC 345. Psychology of Music. 3 Credits.

Presents an overview of leading theories in the areas of music cognition, the perception of pitch, melody, harmony, and rhythm, the effect on emotion, the origins of music, and the nature of musical performance and composition. This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the processes involved in listening to and creating music.

MUSC 355. Opera as Text: Perspectives on Italian Music, Drama & Society. 3 Credits.

This seminar course presents an introduction to Italian opera as an art form, a cultural source for national identity, and a genre that combines dramatic action with musical structure and political expression. The course is divided in three major sections: Mythology, Literature, and Modern Life. These sections will provide the context of our investigation of compositional trends, sociological influences, and aesthetic tendencies in the history of Italian opera, from the birth of the genre to today. Rather than survey the history of opera from about 1600 to the present, the course will focus primarily on a limited number of major Italian works to be studied in class.

MUSC 375. Internship. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts.

MUSC 380. History of Sound Recording & Audio Technology. 3 Credits.

Examines the history, culture, and aesthetics of music and technology as deployed in experimental and popular music from the 19th century to the present. The course includes an instrument lab to allow students a critical tactile understanding of various musical instruments in relation to sound production, texture, and timbre. Materials Fee: $75.

MUSC 390. Digital Audio Recording and Editing. 3 Credits.

An introduction to music and digital technology designed to help students gain familiarity with the language of music editing, recording, and production. Although the Apple-based program Logic will be the main software used for recording musical and other sonic schemes, ProTools, Finale, and GarageBand will also be used. Students will have access to Apple MacIntels, MIDI Controllers, Condenser Microphones, Monitor Speakers, Digital Pianos, and DigiDesign Mbox2 Sound Modules. Some minor musical knowledge is highly recommended. Materials Fee: $100.

MUSC 393. Audio Mixing & Music Prod. 3 Credits.

An advanced course designed to elevate students to a professional level of audio mixing and music production. The course will be taught in a Pro Too ls environment, while Logic Pro and Ableton Live will be used for post-production. Students will have access to Apple Maclntels, MIDI Controllers, Condenser Microphones, Monitor Speakers, Digital Pianos, and DigiDesign Sound Modules. Pre-requisites: MUSC 208 or MUSC 209 or MUSC 220 or MUSC 390. Materials Fee: $100.

MUSC 395. Acoustics & Sound Control. 3 Credits.

Examines the science and theory of acoustics via sound production and capture in various mediums and in various controlled spaces. This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of acoustics, with a focus on sound capture and control for recorded music and live performance. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or MATH 151 or SCI 270. Materials Fee: $100.00.

MUSC 400. Special Topics: in Music. 3 Credits.

Special Topics: Music: "An intensive study of a single composer, genre, period, culture, or issue facing music scholarship today. The subject studied will vary from semester to semester. Previous special topic courses include "History of Opera," "Popular Music Criticism and Journalism," "Issues in Contemporary Popular Music," "Gender and Sexuality in Popular Music," and "Music of the Caribbean".".

MUSC 405. Senior Seminar: Contemporary Sound Design. 3 Credits.

The capstone course for the sound studies major. Students explore the contemporary theories within acoustic studies, sound recording, instrument construction, experimental music composition, architecture, and performance practice that are a necessary resource for sound designers and sound consultants today. Prerequisites: MUSC 380, MUSC 393, and MUSC 395.

MUSC 410. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Individual study of a major composer or an aesthetic issue facing music scholarship today with a member of the department. Open only to students who secure the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Music.

SPCH 204. Fundamentals of Speech. 3 Credits.

The techniques and preparation of informative and persuasive short speeches, and small group dynamics. Assessment of personal speech skills for effectiveness and self-improvement. Not open to students who have taken COMM 205 or COMM 110.

THEA 134. The Manhattan College Players. 1 Credit.

The study and performance of theatrical works for small and large ensembles. A public performance is given each term, along with a number of cabaret and/or vaudeville presentations. Prior theatrical experience is not required. May be repeated for credit (a maximum of three credits). Three hours a week. All students who participate in the ensemble for credit receive ten individual lessons from the director or an outside professional, which are graded for individual development, attendance, and artistic maturity.

THEA 190. Acting Skills and Techniques. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the basic techniques of sensory awareness, memory, improvisation, voice, character study and role preparation with emphasis on the works of Constantin Stanislavsky. Special projects include presentations and rehearsal techniques for scene study. Excursion Fee: $150.

THEA 250. Modern Dance:Thought & Motion. 3 Credits.

Introduces the art of the modern dance and topics that shape current thinking about the purpose and value of dance in Western society. Dance topics include modernity and autonomy, community and agency, American idealism, spirituality and the body, and post-modernism and movement. Although no dance experience is necessary, students are expected to actively participate in the creation of dance throughout the course. Course is cross-listed in Kinesiology. Excursion Fee: $75.00.

THEA 260. Introduction to Theater. 3 Credits.

Provides an introduction to the analysis, research, and production of the theatrical arts and performance studies. Students will read performance texts from a variety of cultures and traditions as well as attend live performances. Lectures provide context from theater history, theory, and practice to enable nuanced reading and understanding of play texts and performances. Furthermore, students will learn about the process of creating theater (including acting, design, directing, dramaturgical work, the rehearsal process, etc.), as well as analyze and discuss plays by exploring their historical and social contexts. Excursion Fee: $150.

THEA 350. Contemporary Dance Composition. 3 Credits.

Introduces principles of contemporary dance and practical methods that explore the craft of choreography. Dance topics include improvisation, Alexander Technique, motif development, randomness and aleatoric dance, movement and language, and the relationship between music and dance. Some dance experience is highly recommended as students are expected to progress quickly throughout the course. Course is cross-listed in Kinesiology. Excursion Fee: $75.

THEA 375. Internship. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of School of Arts.

THEA 400. Spl Tpc: In Theater. 3 Credits.

An intensive study of a playwright, choreographer, director, genre, period, or issue facing theater scholarship today. The subject studied will vary semester to semester. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Theater.

THEA 405. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Individual study of a major playwright, director, or aesthetic issue facing theater scholarship today with a member of the department. Open only to students who secure the approval of the Chair of the Department and the consent of the individual instructor. A student may elect this course only once for credit towards the Minor in Theater.