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COM 2210 History of Communication and
Media..................................................(3)
Fall Semester
This course is a presentation of the history of
media in the United States from its early begin-
nings to the present emergence of the Internet,
HDTV and MP3. Through this course you will
become acquainted with all aspects of media,
including the information super highway, electron-
ic magazines, TV, film, radio and other media for-
mats. You will learn the events surrounding the
inception of these media, the cultural significance
they serve today and the role they will have in the
future.
COM 2220 Communication Research,
Theory and Design ..........................(3)
Spring Semester
In this course you will focus on the theories of
communication, the research techniques required
to effectively gain knowledge about communica-
tion and media and the process involved in
designing, planning and producing media. You will
also explore how to implement technology that
effectively employs the use of educational media
and instructional technology to enhance learning,
teaching, communication and ministry.
COM 2731 Graphic Design ................................(3)
Fall Semester
In this course you will focus on the elements and
principles of graphic design, including how to
implement those principles through various proj-
ects with the Adobe Creative Suite programs of
Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. You will
explore typography, page layout and logo design
while working with photos and illustrations. The
course will give you both the theory of good
design and hands-on, practical experience in
each of the above software applications.
COM 2760 Introduction to Performing Arts
Ministries............................................(3)
Fall Semester
This course is a hands-on study of the origins and
skills of various forms of performing arts which
are used in ministry both in the United States and
overseas, with an emphasis on integrating the art
forms with a solid biblical message. You will espe-
cially focus on the acting and directing platform;
however, you will be able to work in the perform-
ing art in which you are most gifted.
COM 2761 Acting 1 ..............................................(3)
Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to performance
techniques: Voice, movement, warm-up exercises
for the actor, improvisation exercises and stage
movement. You will explore character develop-
ment and basic foundational performance tech-
niques and styles, with an emphasis on
excellence in the Christian arts. You will also focus
on the performer bringing together mental, emo-
tional, physical and spiritual aspects in a worship
and performance context and will study dramatic
action, concentration, substitution and emotion in
various ministry contexts.
COM 2762 Acting 2 ..............................................(3)
Fall Semester
This is an advanced course in acting, to solidify
acting concepts along with additional hands-on
practice in the performer’s craft. You will focus on
further analysis, characterization, growth and
training for performance in ministry competence,
with ensemble and team building as a primary
focus. You will work to apply basic techniques
developed in Acting 1, as well as advanced scene
study, development and training in the
Stanislavski System and a strong emphasis on
integrating spiritual foundations into method act-
ing. You will also continue to work on movement,
voice and improvisation, which includes period
style, adaptation of literature for performance,
stage violence techniques and adaptation of art
forms for cross-cultural ministry.
COM 3410 Digital Photography ........................(3)
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is an introduction to the basics of dig-
ital photography. Through lecture, demonstra-
tions, evaluation of photographs and photo
assignments, you will be exposed to the basics of
still photography. The class will focus on the use
of aperature, shutter speed, ISO and white bal-
ance and discover how each, working separately
and with each other, affect the picture. Lighting,
composition, styles and flash photography will be
explained.