COM 104 — Public Speaking for the Online Space
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course provides online and synchronous students with training and experience delivering speeches in digital spaces. Students will learn how to develop and deliver impactful presentations explicitly tailored for virtual environments while considering the foundational principles of public speaking: audience analysis, outlining, delivery, and visual aids. Emphasis is placed on agile presentation methods, including strategies to capture and maintain audience attention online and the effective use of dynamic resources beyond standard presentation slides. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to adapt their message and delivery style for remote workspaces, webinars, and other digital forums, ensuring they can confidently engage audiences in any online setting. COM 1 10 Writing for Visual Media 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course prepares students to write for various forms of mass media and digital communication. Students learn about creative aspects of writing that emphasize imagery and visual formats, including film, television, and social media content. Students will also explore rhetoric, marketing, and semiotics to produce strategic and thoughtful messaging to society. COM 1 21 Group Process 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course introduces the student to the elements of small group communication. The o