COM 2400-3 Basic Nonlinear Video Editing (2 + 2)
This course introduces the fundamental principles, aesthetics, and procedures necessary to perform nonlinear videotape editing. Students will learn how to perform video edits, the importance of aesthetics in editing and how to translate editing theory to practical applications.

COM 2420-3 Basic Single Camera Video Production (3 + 0)
Pre- or Corequisite: COM 2400 or permission of instructor
This course will introduce students to the basics of audio and video techniques and standards for producing onlocation, single-camera programs. Students will undertake a series of exercises that teach production methods and they will edit a final paper.

COM 2430-3 Introduction to Technical Media (3 + 0)
This course serves as an introduction to media used for industrial applications. Basic techniques, terminology, equipment characteristics, media selection, advantages, and disadvantages are studied.

COM 2450-3 Basic Multimedia Production (2 + 2)
Prerequisite: CMS 1010 or CSI 1010 or permission of instructor.
This course introduces the basic techniques of designing and producing an interactive multimedia project. Topics include: working with text, graphics, animation, video, audio and interactivity. The emphasis is on the design and communication of information in an interactive media environment. The student will produce a multimedia project.

COM 2460-3 Presentation Graphics (3 + 0)
The student will design and produce computer graphic images that are used in informational presentations, multimedia, Web, computer screen show presentations and print publications.

COM 2470-3 Basic DVD Authoring (3 + 0)
This course is designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques necessary to produce a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) application. Students will learn to design an interactive application and work with media assets such as graphics, audio and video and produce a DVD disc according to DVD specifications.

COM 2480-3 Corporate Animation (3 + 0)
This course introduces students to the planning and production of 2-D animations for corporate applications. The course focuses on techniques used to create objects and move them in order to communicate a specific message. Students will use hardware and software solutions for the creation of animations.

COM 2610-3 Introduction to Technical Writing (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor
This course offers instruction and practice in the specific techniques required for writing in the areas of technology and science. Particular emphasis is placed on report contents and formats for government, science and industry, and the various audiences requiring technical information. The course incorporates the handling of statistical and other computational elements, as well as graphic components.

COM 2720-3 Introduction to Communication Concepts and Systems (3 + 0)
This course introduces the students to the major communication concepts and systems used by industry, government, science, engineering, and the media in transmitting and receiving information. It prepares the student to identify strengths and weaknesses in the communication process.

COM 3310-3 International Technical Communications (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of instructor
This course introduces students to the requirements of international technical communications. It defines the characteristics of an international requirements of technical communicator and provides students with opportunities to practice necessary skills.

COM 3330-3 Technical Writing for Translation (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor.
This course prepares technical writers, editors, and scriptwriters to develop text and scripts in a manner that facilitates translation for international use.

COM 3400-3 Intermediate Nonlinear Video Editing (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2420 or permission of instructor
This course focuses on techniques, principles and aesthetics that are necessary for proper editing of video programs. Students will learn the benefits of working with nonlinear video editing systems and will edit exercises which incorporate a variety of techniques and reinforce specific editing skills.

COM 3420-3 Intermediate Single Camera Video Production (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2400, COM 2420 or permission of instructor
This course teaches intermediate single camera video production terms and techniques. Students will perform video exercises. In addition, students write, produce, and direct a single camera video program that has a specific purpose and audience. Students will also plan and schedule a remote production, and subsequently edit a finished videotape program.

COM 3440-3 Scriptwriting for Video (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor
This course stresses the principles of nonbroadcast video and narrowcast programs, in addition to the organization and writing of story outlines, treatments, formats and scripts. It provides training in the fundamentals of visual and audio applications and includes viewing and analysis of video productions.

COM 3450-3 Intermediate Multimedia/Web Production (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2450 or permission of instructor
This course identifies and develops the skills that are required to produce Web-based multimedia projects. The students will design the information and work with the graphic, audio, animation and video elements necessary to produce a multimedia program that has a specific corporate/educational purpose and audience.

COM 3470-3 Writing for Interactive Media (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor
This course covers the techniques of writing for interactive media, which includes the Web, multimedia and DVD. The student will create content outlines, storyboards, flowcharts and a variety of preproduction documents.

COM 3480-3 Interactive 3D Production (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor
The student will learn 3D modeling, animation and rendering techniques. In addition, the student will learn how to light models, how to set up virtual cameras and waypoints, and how to incorporate the models into other environments.

COM 3510-3 Corporate Communications (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: COM 2720, equivalent work experience, or permission of instructor
This course focuses on the study of corporate communications, stressing information flow within corporations. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of corporate messages of a technical nature in business and government. Practice in solving typical communication problems is included.

COM 3520-3 Communication of Power and Authority (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or three years full-time employment, or permission of instructor
This course emphasizes the ways decisions are presented and how the image of power and authority are transmitted by a variety of verbal and nonverbal techniques. The student learns to use, recognize, and interpret oral and written power language, signs, symbols, and gestures.

COM 3530-3 Corporate Cultures (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: COM 2720, equivalent work experience or permission of instructor
This course covers the communication patterns and networks that occur in corporations and determines the cultures and climates of those organizations. Students learn to read and interpret the hidden messages within a corporation's communication and to evaluate a corporation's culture in relation to their own personalities.

COM 3560-3 Variable Topics in Corporate Communications (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2720 or permission of instructor
This course focuses on topics of current interest to technical communicators and other persons concerned with communication activities in corporations and government agencies. The content of the course changes from semester to semester to reflect current concerns in the discipline. This course may be repeated for credit under different titles.

COM 3620-3 Technical Editing (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
This course presents techniques for editing technical publications including all levels of edit, document management and collaboration with writers.

COM 3630-3 Designing Technical Publications (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor
This course emphasizes the need for design excellence to enhance the usability of publications that present technical information. It focuses on the use of typography, formats, graphics, papers and inks, binding, as well as collaborative efforts in technical publication production.

COM 3640-3 Writing Computer-User Software Documentation (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or CMS 2010 or CSS 1010
This course prepares the student to write instruction manuals for computer software for users who are not computer experts. The course emphasizes audience analysis, vocabulary, format and style, use of graphics, writing techniques, and production.

COM 3650-3 Writing Hardware Documentation (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor
This course prepares the student to write instructional manuals including maintenance, operations, and service manuals. The course emphasizes audience analysis, vocabulary, format and style, use of graphics, writing techniques, and productions.

COM 3660-3 Variable Topics in Industrial and Technical Communications (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor
This is a current topics course that studies communication models and techniques for reporting industrial and governmental information to specialized and general audiences to advance corporate or agency goals and interests. The content of the course will change from semester to semester. It may be repeated for credit.

COM 3670-3 Writing for the Environmental Industry (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor
This course presents communication models and techniques for reporting industrial and governmental information related to the environment for specialized and general audiences.

COM 3680-3 Internet Document Design for Technical Communicators (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 1080, equivalent work experience or permission of instructor
This course prepares students to plan, research, write, revise and distribute documents using electronic media. The course emphasizes the use of the World Wide Web and other elements of the Internet as a means of making documents available to specified audiences.

COM 3780-3 Communications' Law (3 + 0)
Pre or Corequisite: six hours of COM, JRN or business courses or permission of instructor
This course presents U.S. legal practices that impact professional communicators. It places special emphasis on the federal and state court systems, defamation, intellectual property, privacy, and federal trade regulations as applied to a variety of media.

COM 4401-3 Advanced Nonlinear Video Editing (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: COM 2400, COM 3400 or permission of instructor
This course will focus on the techniques necessary to achieve properly edited informational programs. Acquisition, manipulation, compression and digitization of video and audio footage for nonlinear systems will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will learn advanced editing techniques. Students will also learn when to employ specialized transition devices and how to transform video clips.

COM 4410-3 Budgeting and Planning for Media Productions (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: senior standing or 12 hours COM designated courses (nine of which must be upper-division), and satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements
This course stresses the methods and techniques for budgeting and planning. Viewing and analysis of programs also occurs. Scheduling in terms of time, equipment, materials and cost is covered. Evaluation techniques and ethical situations are studied. (Senior Experience)

COM 4420-3 Advanced Single Camera Video Production (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: COM 2420 and COM 3420, or permission of instructor
This course covers advanced video production techniques including editing, lighting, graphics, scripting, and audio recording. Students will formulate and track budgets, plan and execute remote shoots, and carry out all aspects of single camera video production. Students will obtain outside clients for the final videotape project.

COM 4430-3 Directing and Lighting for Nonbroadcast Video (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: COM 2420 and COM 3420 or permission of instructor
This course presents various directing and lighting techniques used in the production of nonbroadcast video programs. Students will learn the theories and principles used to direct and light for single camera, remote productions.

COM 4450-3 Advanced Multimedia/DVD Production (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: COM 3450 or COM 2470
This course identifies and develops the skills that are required to manage and produce multimedia and DVD projects. The course covers project development and evaluation, budgets, production elements, technology trends and project management.

COM 4760-1-12 Advanced Internship in Technical Communications (0 + 3-36)
Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of COM designated courses and the recommendations of two technical communications faculty members
This advanced, on-the-job learning experience in a technical communications emphasis enables students to work in their chosen career fields. An approved plan from a cooperating organization serves as the course outline for a specific internship, but the outline must fulfill the general requirements of the course. The student must merit the internship experience and provide an acceptable plan of work before being granted permission to register for this course.

COM 4790-3 Senior Seminar in Technical Communications (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: senior standing and 12 or more hours of COM or AES designated courses, or permission of instructor, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements
This course gives the advanced student an opportunity to write a paper of publishable quality and present a seminar based on in-depth research or an application of state-of-the-art practices in an area of technical writing and editing, organizational, or technical media emphases. (Senior Experience)