• MMMM 1000: INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  In this general survey course, students explore the major mass media and their roles in modern society. Topics include books, magazines, newspapers, movies, radio, recordings, television, new electronic media, internet, advertising, public relations, and media law, ethics and social responsibility. Students trace the historical development of each medium and analyze its impact upon American culture. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score.
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• MMMM 1111: JOURNALISTIC WRITING

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A study of the form, structure, and style of writing for the mass media. Topics include the Associated Press Stylebook, copy editing symbols, word usage, concise and precise sentence structure, basic news leads, alternative news leads, and inverted pyramid style. Extensive practice in grammar and punctuation. An excellent course for professionals who want to update or refresh their skills. Prerequisites: Completion of DVST 0520 or ENGL 0520 and ENGL 0700 or ENGL 1001 (or equivalent placement test scores), some keyboarding skills required.
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• MMMM 1370: PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION I

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course prepares students to assume the responsibility of publishing the college's four-color newspaper four times a semester. Students are expected to write news and feature stories; to sell effective advertising; to follow a dummy to design pages using desktop publishing; to meet deadlines, perform under pressure, and work in teams; and to become knowledgeable about journalism ethics and decision-making.
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• MMMM 1371: MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS I

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students develop the basic skill set to contribute to publishing the college's newspaper content in a weekly online format. Students write breaking news and feature stories quoting at least one source, recognizing appropriate style for online publishing; copyedit their own stories; sell effective advertising, tracking contacts with potential advertisers; and design pages using Web page design software.
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• MMMM 1375: PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION II

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course prepares students to assume the responsibility of publishing the college's four-color newspaper four times a semester. Students are expected to originate and write multiple-source stories; to make editorial judgments about copy; to scale photographs and illustrations; to design effective advertising page; to meet deadlines, perform under pressure, and work in teams; and to become knowledgeable about journalism ethics and decision-making. Prerequisite: Completion of MMMM 1370.
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• MMMM 1376: MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS II

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students continue to develop the basic skill set to contribute to publishing the college's newspaper content in a weekly online format. Students write breaking news and feature stories, interviewing at least two sources for each story; copyedit their own stories as well as other staffers, demonstrating a strong understanding of copy editor's marks; interview an advertising client and execute advertising to their satisfaction; design pages using Web page design software and HTML and upload them to the site; prepare photos for use on the Web; record audio for audio clips; and edit audio. Prerequisite: Completion of MMMM 1371.
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• MMMM 1480: COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
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• MMMM 2100: REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Intensive practice in gathering and writing news. Topics include journalistic jargon, news judgment, interviewing techniques, law and ethics, computer-assisted reporting, and careers. Students write the following kinds of stories: news, features, roundups, sidebars, follow-ups, obituaries, legislative, statistical, controversial, speeches, meetings, brights, public affairs, news conference, and public relations releases. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score, and MMMM 1111, and some keyboarding skills required.
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• MMMM 2222: DESKTOP AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students work in a desktop audio and video production environment learning the techniques of traditional audio and video production and applying them to a modern, small staff digital production studio. Students also learn techniques and acquire production skills related to production for MPEG compression and bandwidth-restricted delivery environments. Working as a production team, students create content for multimedia delivery. Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Windows is recommended.
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• MMMM 2224: DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING BASICS

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course uses entry-level digital video editing software that is more user friendly and more automated, allowing students to focus more on the creative rather than technical aspects of creating a video. Students practice basic editing techniques; digitize, import, and export files; manipulate video and audio files and still images; and compose an original video presentation that is aesthetically pleasing and communicates clearly to an audience. This class is also suitable for the intermediate editor as well as professionals who want to distribute video on the Internet, into an MP3, or through a DVD. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of computers, including copying, moving, and deleting files.
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