Courses Applicable to Each Department
The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.
Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.
Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.
Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit
Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.
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Course Descriptions Search
To search for a course description, type the beginning of the course name in the Course Title box and click Search, or to view descriptions of courses in a curriculum, select the curriculum from the Department drop-down list.
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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
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Course Descriptions by Curriculum
To view descriptions of courses in a curriculum, click the curriculum name.
COMMUNICATION ARTS | | | | CA-120 | | INTRO TO RHETORIC | | This course is the study of the effective, artistic and persuasive use of communication. Rhetorical Theory will be studied through a historical perspective with the focus remaining on the philosophy and utility of language. F (S) | | | | CA-121 | | COMMUNICATIONS THEORY | | Communication Theory introduces students to important theories that shape the field of communication studies. These theories affect all facets of communication including interpersonal, small group, organizational, mass mediated, and multicultural contexts. Through this class, you will be invited to join in the debate about the nature, functions, processes, and methods underlying human communicative behavior. S (S) | | | | CA-210 | | RHETORIC OF VISION AND SOUND | | The focus of this course will be on the principles of aesthetics, form and perception as they apply to film and television. The methods by which these mediums communicate influence our ability to understand the messages. Lectures on image analysis will be supplemented by slide presentations and video clips from television and film. F/S (S) | | | | CA-220 | | INTRO TO BROADCASTING | | The course will introduce the student to broadcasting technology, history, infrastructure, programming and regulation. The content of television and radio will be analyzed as a component of student research. F/S (S) | | | | CA-221 | | WRITING FOR MEDIA | | The course will address the varying methodologies utilized in writing for different media. The class will establish a basis for writing in advertising, news, radio and television, in addition to scripting for film and video productions. All writing assignments will culminate in a professional portfolio. F/S (S) | | | | CA-295 | | VIDEO POSTPRODUCTION | | This course will be devoted to the principles and functions of video postproduction. The primary focus will be on computer based editing and software applications. The integration of motion picture and audio with digital based operations is extensively significant in the fields of film, television and video production. This course will enable students with the necessary skills in non-linear editing. F/S (S) | | | | CA-299 | | COMMUNICATION ARTS INTERNSHIP | | The internship is an opportunity for students to gain significant experiences in their chosen field of interest. The objective of the course is to allow students access to working environments where the practical application of their studies and their career potential can be assessed. Arrangements can be made through the department chair. F/S/SS | | | | CA-888 | | EXTERNAL TRANSFER | | CREDIT ACCEPTED FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION FOR WHICH NO COMPARABLE COURSE EXISTS AT ERIE. | | |
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