CDM 150 Multi-Media Production
      4 credits
      Instructor: Chilsen

This communication practicum engages students in the process of developing, writing, producing, and editing video-based multi-media programs. Students study the process of media production by critical analysis of film texts and by active participation in the production process. Students must have unlimited access to an external FIREWIRE hard drive with at least 40 GB of free space.

CDM 220 Principles of Public Relations
      4 credits
      Instructor: Lunn, Schulze

An introduction to public relations as the theory and practice of effective communication between organizations and their diverse publics. Explores the role of public relations in organizational culture and in society, with particular emphasis on ethics, corporate integrity, and local and global contexts. Case studies provide opportunities for students to engage in research on the public relations of actual organizations, and to develop writing and presentational skills required of public relations practitioners.

CDM 250 Basic Digital Photography
      4 credits
      Instructor: Chilsen, Rodman

An introduction to photography using the digital camera. Course content covers aesthetics, shooting techniques, basic retouching and collage, as well as explorations with paper. Students must have a digital camera, a laptop computer (or access to one), and Photoshop LE.

CDM 271 CDM Topics
      4 credits
      Instructor: Staff

Introductory level study of a selected topic, movement, or figure in communication or graphic design.

CDM 300 Rhetoric and Persuasion
      4 credits
      Instructor: Bruning, Schulze

A study of rhetorical theory as it provides models for the construction and criticism of public discourse. Classical and contemporary writings on rhetoric are explored in the context of theories of language, representation, and communication.

CDM 315 History of Graphic Design
      4 credits
      Instructor: Staff

This class covers the history of graphic design from 1450 to the present. Emphasis is on the development of design from the late 19th century to the present.

CDM 330 Writing for Media
      4 credits
      Instructor: Oplatka

This course develops awareness and understanding of the conventions and practices that lead to effective writing for various media. Emphases may include newspapers, magazines, television, cinema, popular music, internet, radio, or other media. The focus is on developing writing skills through exercises in a variety of formats and styles appropriate to specific media.

CDM 340 Communication & Technology
      4 credits
      Instructor: Bruning, Schulze

This course examines digital technology as a medium of communication. Issues covered include the social, economic, civic, and global implications of the information age.

CDM 345 Mass Communication
      4 credits
      Instructor: Bruning, Schulze

An advanced survey of the media and their role in culture. This course examines the economic, textual, and cultural dimensions of several mass media.

Prerequisite: CDM 110: Media Literacy, or consent of instructor.

CDM 353 Digital Media: Web Design
      2 credits
      Instructor: Montoto

Students build and/or modify Web sites using industry-standard authoring software. Students register domain names, write code, and explore cascading style sheets. Course content covers software basics with an equal emphasis on the development of design skills.

Prerequisite: CDM 200: Graphic Design I

CDM 354 Digital Media: Time-Based Media
      2 credits
      Instructor: Montoto

This class explores the visual and technical possibilities afforded by programs such as Flash. The class begins with an overview of the history of motion graphics and title design. Throughout the course there is an ongoing study and discussion of contemporary motion graphics as students learn to incorporate motion and interactivity into their designs.

Prerequisite: CDM 353: Digital Media: Web Design

CDM 355 CDM Internship
      4-8 credits
      Instructor: Staff

An internship enabling the student to gain practical experience in communication or graphic design. The internship is typically arranged by the student, and must be approved by a member of the departmental faculty, as well as by Career Services. Students meet regularly with the supervising professor, maintain a log or journal of the experience, and complete a major paper documenting, analyzing, and interpreting the internship experience.

CDM 365 Image
      4 credits
      Instructor: Montoto, Rodman

An introduction to the practice of image-making for graphic designers. The course emphasizes concept development and individual expression, in addition to the continuous development of skills. Demonstrations and discussions on traditional and experimental creative process and media are given. Students create images for advertising, editorial, institutional and corporate applications. Various black and white and color media are introduced.

Prerequisite: CDM 105: Visual Literacy and CDM 200: Graphic Design I.

CDM 375 Graphic Design II
      4 credits
      Instructor: Montoto, Rodman

This course provides a structure for an intensive exploration of the design fundamentals presented in Graphic Design I. Course projects are extensive, and range in focus from theoretical culture and design-related issues to complex commercial design applications. Throughout the course, students are exposed to a variety of design-related practitioners, publications, ideas, methods, and objects.

Prerequisite: CDM 200: Graphic Design I.

CDM 385 Typography
      4 credits
      Instructor: Montoto

This course is an introduction to typography from the perspective of visual-perception principles, skills, and craft. Major topics include: elements of typographic form, composition, Gestalt psychology, and basic graphic design theory as applied to the design and use of typography. Initial projects include theoretical exercises that build perceptual acuity and hand skills using simple tools and materials. Subsequent projects include practical visual communication applications. Other areas of emphasis include the exploration of meaning, connotation, and type design concept development. Contemporary trends and practitioners are also discussed.

Prerequisite: CDM 200: Graphic Design I. Strongly Suggested; ART 153: Introduction to Studio (2-D), ART 201: Drawing I.

CDM 401 Senior Seminar for Communication Majors
      4 credits
      Instructor: Staff

The Senior Seminar is led by one member of the department faculty, with the assistance and participation of other members. This is a capstone course designed to provide students majoring in communication the opportunity to integrate and utilize the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their course of study. The course culminates in the completion and public presentation of a senior project or thesis.

Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.

CDM 402 Senior Seminar for Graphic Design Majors
      4 credits
      Instructor: Staff

The Senior Seminar is led by one member of the department faculty, with the assistance and participation of other members. This is a capstone course designed to provide students majoring in graphic design the opportunity to integrate and utilize the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their course of study. The course culminates in the completion and public presentation of a senior project or exhibition.

Prerequisite: Senior Standing or consent of instructor.

CDM 471 CDM Topics
      4 credits
      Instructor: Staff

Advanced study of a selected topic, movement, or figure in communication or graphic design.

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