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Students study of the First Amendment freedoms and the laws that regulate or restrict the flow of information access.

This is a mastery-level course for the PR and Advertising program at Lewis University intended to deepen student's understanding of the overall advertising campaign planning process. It focuses on research, strategy, copy and design, media selection and sales promotion. Students will use Adobe Creative Suite software to create logos and other digital media to develop and execute a comprehensive campaign for a client.

This course is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge in the area of corporate media production. The student will learn and apply skills in the use of digital media and audio production equipment and software in a number of "real life" production situations including the production of a promotional/instructional production for a non-profit agency in the region.

This course provides advanced training and practice in newswriting and editing with an emphasis on public affairs reporting.

Students produce programs, do sound engineering, write and produce radio commercials, and practice advanced production studio techniques. All aspects of radio broadcasting and managing a radio station are covered.

This is a mastery-level course for the both broadcast journalism and digital media and journalism programs at Lewis University intended to deepen students’ understanding of the overall digital media writing planning process. It focuses on research, sourcing information, data journalism, diversity and inclusion, covering trauma and ethics. We will also stress enterprising story ideas, how to contribute to a newsroom and time management. Students will develop and execute a comprehensive platform focusing on a topic that the class chooses. This news reporting class teaches you multimedia reporting tools and strategies to develop stories for content and/or neighborhood-based beat. Students’ stories can apply the video, audio and interactive skills from other classes. You explore a variety of story formats to craft clear and compelling pieces of journalism.

Academic credit is granted for work with the campus radio station (WLRA). Students must work one semester with the station before being eligible to apply for credit. Credit must be arranged with the instructor (maximum of eight hours).

On-the-job training at the school-run television studio and remote television productions are provided.

Students in the course will work with the Broadcast News program WFLY-TV.

Students in this course are expected to serve as web masters and producers for the online version of the student newspaper.

This examination of special topics and problems unique to the broadcast industry includes social, cultural, ethical and technological issues.

A survey of selected classical and contemporary theories in human communication is provided.

This course offers a survey and application of the methods and materials of rhetorical criticism.

Prepares students for newswriting, research, and news production for live television newscasts. Includes newsroom, television studio, location, and minicam unit remote operation.

This course provides experience in single and multicamera shoots, advanced studio techniques, writing and producing media programs including news packages, commercials/PSAs, and documentaries.

Students direct and produce television shows. This course concentrates on all aspects of producing and directing, including pre-production planning, set-up and rehearsal, production and post-production.

This course provides an understanding of the primary research methods utilized in advertising, broadcasting, communication, journalism, and public relations. The course covers the elements of scientific research, sampling methods, various data collection and research approaches, basic statistical procedures, research ethics as well as writing and reporting techniques.

This course provides experience in advanced level computer-based digital editing.

Students examine the means of motivation in any message or social situation that can be used to influence others and protect individuals from influence. They also analyze the observed persuasive effects and presentation of persuasive messages and develop a mock persuasive campaign.

In this special topics seminar, subjects include nonverbal communication, as well as intercultural, political and gender communication.

Provides in-depth experience and mastery of animation software. The course involves the creation of elaborate games and simulations for various multimedia clients.

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the social and ethical responsibilities of the professional communicator. The first half of the course examines the major ethical questions confronting journalists and media practitioners such as truth, censorship, conflict of interest and privacy. The second half of the course concerns ethical questions in the area of media effects created by trying to balance social scientific research findings with the concept of freedom of speech.

Students in this course are expected to serve as multimedia producers for the online version of the student newspaper.

Students get an opportunity to produce long-form digital media productions including documentaries and promotional work under the direction of the Lewis University media staff.

Students get an opportunity to apply skills learned in journalism courses by working on the staff of The Flyer by writing, editing, or working on layout.

Students will learn how to create and manage media-focused web applications, as well as create and present a proposal for a media-focused web application based on their individual background. Additional topics include manipulating statistical data in web applications for digital storytelling; developing expertise in ecommerce solutions, freelancing, and branding; and gaining an understanding of sole proprietorships, corporations, and LLCs.

By being placed in various media or other business communication outlets arranged with an advisor, students gain on-the-job experience.

Students conduct independent research projects directed by a departmental instructor. The project is in an area of communication not covered in other courses. Students must present a brief outline of the project and obtain the instructor's approval before registration.