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Chair: Derrick TePaske
Professor: John Davis
Associate Professors: Robert Johnson, Jr., Leslie Starobin, Derrick TePaske
Assistant Professors: Robert Alter, Jennifer C. Dowling, Gene Michaud
Instructors: Sarah Cole, Elizabeth Corea
The Department of Communication Arts has as its purview the study of media
and speech communication within the context of liberal arts at Framingham State
College. The goal of the department is to provide students with a balanced perspective
from which they may explore the nature of human communication. To that end,
the Communication Arts Department offers a wide variety of courses in the areas
of media and speech. These studies are designed to promote both a mastery of
communication theory and a facility in the execution and performance of that
theory.
Department requirements for matriculated students wishing
to declare the Communication Arts major are: a cumulative QPA of 2.70 or above;
at least two semesters at the college for non-transfer students; no more than 18
course credits earned. Transfer students and students who QPA falls
between 2.50 and 2.69 should meet with the department chair to discuss
additional requirements. Applications are available in the department
office and must be submitted no later than two weeks after the start of the fall
or spring classes.
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR
The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy the general education requirement consisting of twelve
(12) courses. See page 32 in the College catalog.
Core Requirements (4 courses)
71.105
Foundations of Communication
71.107 Effective Speaking
71.250 Media/Society/Self
71.450 Seminar
in Communication Arts or 71.480
Senior Performance Seminar, depending on concentration selected.
Majors must select a concentration with the approval of their advisor. Any
change in the student's concentration must be approved by the department chair.
COMMUNICATION ARTS CONCENTRATIONS
Communication Studies (CMG)
Note: Students may choose 71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts or
71.480
Senior Performance Seminar from the core requirements.
Communication Studies (Choose 2):
71.220 Principles of Mass
Communication
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation
71.305 Broadcast Studies
71.308 Media Criticism
Acting, Directing, and Speech Communication (Choose 2):
71.201 Oral Interpretation
of Literature
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.240 Leadership in Meetings
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.306 Discussion and Persuasion
71.314 The Actor's Resources
Visual Studies (Choose 2):
11.151 Art and
Social Values
11.160 Introduction to the World of
Art
11.273 20th Century Art
21.207 Language of Film
71.110 Introduction to Visual
Communication
71.210 History of Photography
Visual Production (Choose 2):
11.202 Two-Dimensional
Design
71.200 Introduction to Computer
Graphics
71.208 Basic Photography
71.262 Studio Production I
71.266 Field Production I
Writing (Choose 2):
21.225 Introduction to
Journalism
21.282 Creative Writing
21.284 Prose Writing
21.286 Professional Writing or 21.472 Technical Writing
21.333 Critical Writing
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
Two (2) additional Communication Arts performance or
production Courses.
Acting and Directing (CMA)
Note: Students must choose 71.480
Senior Performance Seminar from the core requirements.
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.314 Actor's Resources
71.318 Directing for the Stage
Two (2) of the following:
21.271 Development of the
Drama
21.313 English Drama from the Middle
Ages to the Eighteenth Century
21.220 Shakespeare
21.317 Studies in Shakespeare
21.342 Modern Drama
One (1) of the following:
21.205 Film History and
Criticism
21.206 Film and Literature
21.207 The Language of Film
21.208 Film Genres
Two (2) additional electives to be chosen from the above list or other electives
approved by the advisor.
Corporate Communication (CMC)
Note: Students must choose 71.450
Seminar in Communication Arts from the core requirements.
71.240 Leadership in Meetings
or 71.306 Discussion and
Persuasion
71.495 Internship in Communication
Arts
Three (3) production and/or performance courses approved by the advisor.
Two (2) of the following:
12.215 Legal Environment
of Business
12.220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
12.271 Marketing Principles
12.272 Management Principles
Two (2) of the following:
21.286 Professional Writing
21.335 Feature Writing
21.471 Business Writing
21.472 Technical Writing
One (1) of the following:
42.224 Social Psychology
42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior
42.305 Human Relations
52.340 Sociology of Work - Occupations
and Professions
52.342 Sociology of Organizations
Speech Communication (CMS)
Note: Students must choose 71.480
Senior Performance Seminar from the core requirements.
42.207 Psychology of Communication
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.240 Leadership in Meetings
71.260 Voice and Articulation
71.306 Discussion and Persuasion
Choose one (1):
61.110 Languages of the
World
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation
Choose two (2):
21.291 English Grammar:
A Structural Analysis
21.471 Business Writing
34.111 Human Development
41.103 Introduction to Logic
42.305 Human Relations
42.241 Group Dynamics
71.314 The Actor's Resources
Visual Media Production (CME)
Note: Students must choose 71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts from the core requirements.
71.208 Basic Photography
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
71.262 Studio Production I
71.266 Field Production I
71.312 Screen & Teleplay Writing
71.362 Studio Production II
71.366 Field Production II
71.495 Internship in Communication
Arts
Two (2) film studies courses.
Two (2) of the following:
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic
Design
21.225 Introduction to
Journalism
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication
Visual Communications (CMV)
Note: Students must choose 71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts from the core requirements.
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic
Design
71.208 Basic Photography
71.210 History of Photography
71.225 Multimedia Design
71.315 Color Slide Imagery
11.110 Introduction to Drawing
or 11.211 Drawing I
11.202 Two-Dimensional Design
11.273 Twentieth Century Art
11.361 Graphic Design I
11.404 Graphic Design II
11.405 Advanced Graphic Design and
Senior Portfolio
One (1) art history or film course chosen with the approval of the advisor.
One (1) advanced studio/production elective or 71.495
Internship in Communication Arts I with the approval of the advisor.
One (1) of the following:
11.301 Color Theory
71.316 Advanced Multimedia Design
71.330 Advanced Photography
PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE COURSES
The following are production and performance courses, as specified in several
of the above communication arts concentrations:
Production courses:
71.200
Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
71.208 Basic Photography
71.225 Multimedia Design
71.226 Writing for Visual
Media
71.315 Color Slide
Imagery
71.316 Advanced Multimedia Design
71.330 Advanced Photography
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
71.262 Studio Production I
71.362 Studio Production II
71.266 Field Production I
71.366 Field Production II
Performance courses:
71.201
Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212
Drama Workshop
71.260 Voice and
Articulation
71.314 The
Actor's
Resources
MINOR IN COMMUNICATION ARTS (5 courses)
Students who minor in communication arts must take
71.105
Foundations of Communication, 71.107 Effective
Speaking and three (3) other courses in the Communication Arts curriculum
with the advice of a member of the Communication Arts Department.
MINOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (see page 30 in the
College Catalog)
Communication Arts Courses Appropriate for General Education
(Gen.Ed.)
* Indicates that course has prerequisite
71.105 Foundations of Communication (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
An introduction to the theories of communication as they apply to speech and media. This course explores various communication models and their applications to communication interactions. Intended and interpreted meanings in speech and media are studied from different perspectives, including semiotics, aesthetics, ethics, and persuasion.
71.107 Effective Speaking (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
An application of principles of speech and language in oral communication. Students practice different types of speech-communication situations and analyze their speaking and language skills. The course incorporates written critiques and may include video-taping of oral presentations and panel discussions. This course is required of English majors minoring in Secondary Education.
Credit will not be given for both 71.107 Effective Speaking and 71.111 Speech and Language Communication (offered prior to Fall 1992).
71.110 Introduction to Visual Communication
An introduction to ways visual media are used as communication tools in contemporary society. Students are introduced to design
fundamentals, graphic illustrations, photography, typography, political cartoons, advertisements, and multimedia both in print and on screen. Daily newspapers, weekly magazines, museum collections and the Internet are used as the primary text.
71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
An introduction to the computer as a tool for creating graphic design. This class focuses on developing students' computer skills, including basic design issues. Computer terminology is covered in detail; afterwards students are introduced to a variety of software programs currently used by professionals in the graphic design and advertising industry.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
A study of literature as a speech art, emphasizing the reader's response to the meaning of the spoken word within different literary works, practice in and evaluation of reading aloud, storytelling, and choral speaking. Selections from prose, fiction, and drama are studied.
71.208 Basic Photography (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
The exploration of the discipline as an aesthetic medium, a documentary mode of communication, and a vehicle for personal expression. Students are expected to achieve basic technical competence in the practice of black and white photography, while also increasing their aesthetic expertise. At the end of the semester each student submits a portfolio of photographs. Students are also introduced to historical traditions of the medium through slide lectures, films, and gallery/museum visits.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.210 History of Photography (Gen.Ed Goal 5)
A course which traces the development of the medium from its inception in 1839 to the present. The growth of photography is related to the other major visual arts and communication movements of the nineteenth and twentieth century. Form, content, philosophy, and technique are discussed and analyzed in slide lectures and reading assignments. Each student completes a major independent research project on a particular photographer, group of photographers, or style of work.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.212 Drama Workshop (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
A study of playmaking and production. Special attention is given to spoken drama and translation of the play into performance. This course provides students with the criteria for the selection of a play to be performed. Each student participates in acting, directing, and production-related experiences. There may be opportunity for trips to theaters and for private and/or public presentations.
71.218 Sound Design for Visual Media
An exploration of the relationship between sound and image, with an emphasis on both the theoretical and practical approaches to creating sound design. Working in relation to an overview of the history of sound recording and arranging, the course examines the aesthetic and technical issues of incorporating the elements of sound design into all phases of moving image production. Students listen to, think about, and discuss a variety of sound recordings, films, television and radio which students record, edit, and mix sound for moving images.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or 71.110 Introduction to Visual Communications.
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
A study of the various infrastructures of mass media systems from national and global perspectives. Current trends and philosophies are discussed from the perspectives of history, culture, and social responsibility. Each student researches and discusses major problems and issues in mass communication.
71.225 Multimedia Design
The study and use of a variety of software programs in the creation of animation and multimedia. Projects include traditional and digital animation and the development of interactive multimedia on the computer. Students develop skills with manipulating still and moving images, flowcharting, storyboarding, and scripting. Note: Credit will not be given for both this course and 71.225 Digital Design.
Prerequisite: 71.200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design, or 11.404 Graphic Design II, or permission of the instructor.
71.226 Writing for Visual Media
A study and practice of writing for all forms of digital and electronic mass communication. Students study various approaches to, and formats and techniques for, writing for the Internet, broadcast news, public and media relations, commercials, comedy, and drama. Using theoretical models and case studies, students develop unique and creative solutions for a variety of "real-world" writing and communication problems.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or permission of instructor, and 21.110 Expository Writing.
71.240 Leadership in Meetings
An analysis of the principles of parliamentary law and procedures. Each student studies the accepted methods of conducting meetings according to respected parliamentary scholars and practices writing minutes and by-laws. Opportunities for debating, presiding, and participating as a voting member are provided.
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation (Gen.Ed. Goal 12)
An investigation of media-constructed images of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in the United States. After an initial background study of constitutional guarantees of free speech, students articulate responses to a variety of contemporary issues relating to the role and responsibility of media in representing society's diverse voices and in shaping an American cultural identity. Credit will not be given for this course and 71.133 Media and Multiculturalism.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication.
71.250 Media/Society/Self
A course on the impact of popular culture upon contemporary society. Students examine the historical interplay of influences between the mass media and society. The effects of the mass media are critically evaluated within the context of media arts, advertising politics, public relations, and news.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication or permission of the instructor.
71.255 Special Topics in Communication Arts
An in-depth examination of a current communication issue with particular emphasis on the contributions of recent research. Each student completes an assigned research project. Topic and instructor are announced each year.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self and permission of the chair.
71.260 Voice and Articulation
A study of vocal sound including the clarity and accuracy of articulation in the normal speaking voice. Students perform exercises to improve breath control, projection, and the variables of volume, pitch, quality, and pacing. Phonetic transcription and aspects of dialect and accent are explored.
71.262 Studio Production I
An introduction to the basic theoretical and experimental components of visual media production using video and audio technology in a studio setting. Through creative exercises and in-depth critiques, students develop fundamental skills in pre-production, production, and post-production studio recording. The aesthetics, methodology, and operational techniques of video and audio production are examined through lectures, demonstrations, field trips and critical study.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of instructor.
71.266 Field Production I
An introduction to the basic theoretical and experimental components of digital pre-production, production, and post-production using images and sounds gathered in the field. Through creative exercises and in-depth critiques, students develop fundamental skills in planning, scripting, directing, shooting, and editing digital video productions for a variety of audiences. Emphasis is on acquiring a balanced understanding of aesthetics and critical thinking skills, alongside operational techniques and discipline. Guest lecturers, demonstrations, and field trips supplement the critical study of the area of the discipline.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of instructor.
71.270 Introduction to Advertising Techniques
An introduction which examines the fundamental concepts and techniques of the advertising industry. Emphasis is placed on the study of the history, aesthetics, and practice of advertising, as well as its social aspects. Students create and develop their own advertising presentations.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication.
71.275 Introduction to Public Relations
A survey of the function and practice of public relations. The course considers the history, concepts, research methods, and production processes of the industry. Specific examples and cases are studied in detail, and students create and develop their own public relations presentations. Credit will not be given for both this course and 71.241 Public Relations.
Prerequisite: 71.105 Foundations of Communication.
71.305 Broadcast Studies
A study of the history and social impact of the broadcast media. Emphasis is on federal regulations, management issues, and structural design. Each student completes an assigned research project.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self.
71.306 Discussion and Persuasion
A study of discussion and the principles and processes of persuasion as unique aspects of human communication. This course includes discussion and persuasion models on tape, film, and print. Practice is provided in round-table, panel, forum, and symposium formats of discussion. Opportunities are provided for students to prepare debates and deliver their own persuasive speeches for discussion and evaluation.
Prerequisite: 71.107 Effective Speaking.
71.308 Media Criticism: Principles and Practice
An advanced course which explores in social, ethical, and aesthetic terms what it means to take a critical stance toward a variety of media texts. While a number of critical perspectives and schools of thought are examined and compared, the course's ultimate objective is the development and articulation of each student's personal standards concerning quality and value. Careful reading, watching, and writing is required, along with active classroom participation.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self or permission of instructor.
71.312 Screen and Teleplay Writing
An advanced course that examines the craft and the business of screen and teleplay writing. The course explores both the theoretical and the practical perspectives involved in creating, developing, and marketing scripts based on original ideas or those adapted from existing stories. Students study classic as well as modern approaches to the process of writing for film and long-form television. Guest lecturers, screenings, group discussions and critiques, along with selected readings supplement the learning process as students progress toward completion of a semester-long writing project.
Prerequisite: 71.226 Writing for Visual Media or permission of instructor.
71.314 The Actor's Resources (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
An exploration of the physical and emotional resources that must be developed by the actor for any medium or style of dramatic expression. Workshops focus on exercises to develop the student's range of physical and vocal expression, creative imagination, and ability to respond to and communicate emotions freely. Readings from the work of outstanding modern actors and directors, together with class discussions, provide an intellectual and theoretical framework.
Prerequisite: 71.212 Drama Workshop or permission of the instructor.
71.315 Color Slide Imagery
A course in the creation and production of photographic images using color slide film. The focus of this course is on the control of color design, technical parameters, personal vision, documentary requirements, and special effects as applied to color slide film. Each student acquires the ability to select and to critique work based upon a developed aesthetic of color slide imagery through photography.
Prerequisite: 71.208 Basic Photography and permission of the instructor.
71.316 Advanced Multimedia Design
An advanced study of interactive digital media. Students evaluate contemporary trends and production techniques while creating professional projects on the computer. Students build skills using the latest technologies and develop stronger aesthetic sensibilities. Discussion and production of multimedia structural elements, user-interfaces, scripting, 2-D animation, and digital audio and video are an integral part of the course. Note: Credit will not be given for both this course and 71.316 Interactive Digital Media
Prerequisite: 71.225 Multimedia Design.
71.318 Directing for the Stage
An exploration of the principles and practices of stage direction. Focus is placed on the evolution of the modern stage director and on current theories of stage direction. Play scripts are analyzed to identify theme, spine, and style. Classroom exercises provide opportunities to apply theories of staging to selected scenes from drama. ite:
Prerequisite: 71.212 Drama Workshop or permission of the instructor.
71.330 Advanced Photography
A study of the philosophies of past and contemporary photographs as points of reference. Emphasis is on the development of students' personal styles and on the refinement of their technical abilities. Studio lighting and large camera formats are introduced, as well as other advanced photographic techniques. A portfolio of photographs demonstrating growth and creative and technical competence are required at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: 71.208 Basic Photography or permission of the instructor.
71.335 Advanced Audio Production
An examination of advanced theories and applications of sound with emphasis on the utilization of digital production methodologies. The course surveys a variety of theoretical and conceptual approaches to the complex interrelationships of sound, as well as its manipulation in digital media. Students complete a series of successive exercises as well as a semester-long comprehensive project.
Prerequisite: 71.215 Audio Production.
71.338 Advanced Visual Communication
A comprehensive survey in which students examine the relationships of visual communications to the fine arts and mass communication. Through a series of thematic projects, students explore in depth how twentieth century artists, graphic designers, photographers, and filmmakers appropriate classical motifs and famous images from the past to visually communicate and comment upon current issues and controversies.
Prerequisite: 71.110 Introduction to Visual Communication, or any course in the history of art, film, or photography at the 200-level or above.
71.362 Studio Production II
A course in which students develop advanced skills and explore the techniques, methods, and aesthetics of producing, directing, and writing for mass audiences using video and audio production technology in a studio setting. Students are introduced to the process of developing and executing weekly programming for distribution over campus and community cable access. Issues involving fairness, ethics, Federal Communications Commission regulations and community standards are studied and incorporated into course projects.
Prerequisite: 71.262 Studio Production I or permission of instructor.
71.366 Field Production II
An advanced course that explores the numerous facets of writing, directing, and producing non-fiction or fiction videos. Students conceive an original idea and examine their objectives, conceptual development, and available resources. Working in teams, they demonstrate competence in organizing and carrying through the creative and technical process of non-fiction or fiction video production. Guest lecturers, demonstrations, and field trips supplement the study of this area of the discipline.
Prerequisite: 71.266 Field Production I or permission of instructor.
71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts
Designed specifically to allow students to gain further knowledge in their area of specialization as practiced in business, industry, and other organizations. Readings raise issues of moral and social implications of contemporary communication practices. Students complete a research project within their area of specialization.
Prerequisite: 71.250 Media/Society/Self or permission of instructor. Open to majors only.
71.480 Senior Performance Seminar
A course that focuses on a research or creative project. After students develop a proposal including bibliography and objectives, they research historical and contemporary works related to their project. The course culminates in either a research paper, an exhibition or a performance piece.
Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of the chair.
71.490 Independent Study in Communication Arts
An independent study for Communication Arts majors with a 3.0 average in departmental courses. A written proposal must be submitted to the faculty member who has agreed to be the supervising instructor. The student must investigate current research and participate in weekly conferences. A final written report is reviewed by the entire department. Majors only.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the supervising instructor and the chair.
71.495 Internship in Communication Arts
An internship (minimum 160 hours) in a local business, industry, or organization. Students are expected to be involved in the organization, administration, and production requirements pertinent to their area of specialization. Students may earn two (2) course credits, either in succession, or simultaneously, by arrangement with instructor and chair. Note: Credit is not given for both this course and 71.496 Practicum Cooperative in Communication Arts. Majors only.
Prerequisite: 71.450 Seminar in Communication Arts and permission of the chair.
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