Visual Communication and Design Courses
Topic: Principles of Visual Communication
“I always learn so much whenever I take a course with [Professor Oser] and was lucky to have her again this semester. I have transformed my visual communications skills a…
Topic: Introduction to Digital Media 2
Feedback samples Description Students will gain advanced software skills building on their learning from the introductory course to produce illustrations, edit photographs, and create reports and documents. They will learn…
Topic: Introduction to Visual Communications for Advertising and Public Relations
Feedback samples Description Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of crafting effective visual communication messages for various media commonly used by advertising and public relations professionals. Students…
Topic: Design with Photoshop
“This class was great. The instructor expected a lot from the students, but gave us ample instruction and personal attention to meet those demands. We were given every opportunity to…
Topic: Portfolio and Career Foundations
“The course was structured around presenting yourself in a professional manner. The way it is taught and viewed is a uniform structure and doesn’t change for anyone.”“I would recommend Professor…
Topic: Desktop Publishing
“I did enjoy creating the magazine much more than I did any other assignment I had this whole semester.” Description This course is a hands-on exploration of computer-assisted techniques of…
Communication Courses
Topic: Introduction to Media Writing
“Loved the website and infographic making assignments because we got to learn new technologies useful to our career, which I liked.”“I enjoyed it and I am even more excited about…
Topic: Historical Development and Trends in Communication, Media and Society (Ethics and the Media), Theories of Communication
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Topic: Graduate Communications Capstone
Student Work Samples – Click the Image To Review “This course was great – it really encompassed everything I have learned throughout the Master’s program.”“Great discussions! The instructor was very…
Topic: Mass Communication Law
Student Work Samples – Click the Image To Review “The tests were from exactly what was discussed in class. [Professor Oser] held us accountable for completing the assignments when they…
Topic: Fundamentals of Public Relations
Student and Course Samples – Click to Review “I thought the entire course as a whole was quite good. Everything that was covered in the course can be related to…
Topic: Writing Communications for Business
Feedback samples Description The study and practice of effective business writing topics in this class will include writing memoranda, letters, and reports and writing for various publics. The particular focus…
Topic: Seminar in Professional Practice and Ethics
Feedback samples Description An investigation of the complex ethical dilemmas perceived to stem from the clash between individual and organizational values in our increasingly media-dependent persona, social, and professional environments….
Topic: Special Topic – Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Feedback samples Description This course introduces students to the computer as a tool for producing digital media and imagery. Students will explore using specialized software to create illustrations, edit photographs,…
Topic: Survey of Professional Media
“This course really helps me to prepare for the future and help me to see the different aspects of the field that I am studying. This course was able to…
Topic: Interpersonal Communication
Feedback samples Description How to become more informed and skillful communicators in the diverse social world and more aware of how and why misunderstandings arise among people with dissimilar backgrounds…
Topic: Introduction to Journalism
“Going into the semester I didn’t have a class that caught my attention and this class has kept my interest. I’ve always liked writing and now after taking this class…
Topic: Introduction to Public Relations
Feedback samples Description Basic functions of public relations in the public and private sectors. Emphasis on history, case studies, and writing, including press releases, media plans, and speeches. Media role…
Topic: Principles of Strategic Communication
Feedback samples Description This course concentrates on the principles, evolution, functions, and applied public relations theories, including the social, ethical, and legal issues that impact the public relations function. The…
Topic: Introduction to Digital Media 1
“My favorite element of this class was being able to express my creativity without being told ‘no’ or ‘that is not a good idea’ – my creativity was appreciated.” Description…
Topic: Integrated Marketing Communications Cluster: Promotion Strategies and Tactics, Advertising for Sales Efficiency, PR Strategies for Success
Student Work Samples – Click the Image To Review “This course was by far my favorite thus far due to the professor’s teaching style. Instead of lecturing and requiring students…
Social Media and Technology Courses
Topic: Introduction to New and Social Media
Feedback samples Description This class explores what is new about the emerging media landscape and why we should care about these changes. Starting with the social implications of new media,…
Topic: Social Media Campaigns
Feedback samples Description Designing and creating innovative social media campaigns is a robust process in contemporary society and an essential tool for helping organizations craft a public narrative about their…
Topic: Introduction to New and Social Media
“I enjoyed having class with you I’m glad you were my instructor because you are very knowledgeable and helped push me to work hard and strive to do my very…
Topic: Web Design
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Topic: Fundamentals of the Internet
Student Work Samples – Click the Image To Review “Everything worked for me on Twitter! I rocked it. I ended up reaching over 500 followers. I had huge engagement numbers….