If you want to work as a journalist, tweet!!

Recently, we had a conversation in my class about journalism stress during “on air” Radio Broadcast, and because of the  discussion we had, I would like to share with you a small ‘tip’.

The lecturer said “When I have “on air” Radio Broadcast, I have my iPad switched on and logged in Twitter and Facebook.” We asked him why we need to check the updates on Facebook and Twitter. The answer we got, shocked us!
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New Courses Description – COMM 212, COMM 302, COMM 342

COMM-212 Editing and Compositing In Digital Media

The objective of the course is to develop further skills in editing acquired from basic level production courses.
It includes: applying concepts and techniques of video and film production, shot composition and editing workshops. The students are also introduced to the making of a commercial, a Public Service Announcement, documentaries, music videos, trailers and short films. The students will be learning how to transform their ideas into audiovisual messages effectively will also as well as have the chance to use AVID, Premiere and introduced to After Effects through this course. Continue reading

A note from the Communications Department: Helping you to choose your courses

Dear Students,

Welcome back to the university and the department! We hope that you all had a relaxing summer and are ready for the new academic year of 2012!  In an attempt to ease one of the challenges you must be facing now, we would like to offer some help with choosing courses for your new semester schedule.  Below, you will see a variety of courses to which we would like to draw your attention to.  You will find production courses, both for video and audio communication, which are major requirements (foundational and advanced) courses for those of you who would like to pursue a career in production or to gain useful production techniques.  You will also find very useful courses in Public relations, such as Public Relations Methods and Corporate Communication, which will offer you all the necessary practical skills and media techniques needed to plan, propose and organize public relations and marketing events and programs.  If you wish to work as a public relations, marketing and advertising professional one day, don’t miss out these opportunities to make yourself a business communication expert! Continue reading