Advanced methods of taking and editing still and video images for print, broadcast and online publication.

Principles and techniques of cross-media news writing for graduate student reporters and public relations professionals who have no prior experience in news writing.

Legal aspects of mass communications as they apply to the professional journalist. Legal aspects of mass communications as they apply to the professional journalist.

The development of the press in the United States, the contributions of American journalist, the rise of radio and television, and the relationship of communication developments to political, economic and social trends in America. The development of the press in the United States, the contributions of American journalist, the rise of radio and television, and the relationship of communication developments to political, economic and social trends in America.

Creative direction in developing the personality, reputation, appearance and character of great brand consistent in all aspects of a brand.

Introduction to methods and tools used to monitor, inform and evaluate advertising-public relations decisions including applications of research methods and analytics.

Study of the organization, and functions of the magazine editorial department, with practice in planning magazine content, laying out pages and establishing production procedures. Study of the organization, and functions of the magazine editorial department, with practice in planning magazine content, laying out pages and establishing production procedures.

Advanced instruction in cross media reporting local, state, and federal government; politics, finance, and labor; social and environmental issues, with emphasis on background and interpretation. Course includes field trips and guest speakers. Advanced instruction in cross media reporting local, state, and federal government; politics, finance, and labor; social and environmental issues, with emphasis on background and interpretation. Course includes field trips and guest speakers.

Students will analyze advertising-public relations content problems, propose strategic solutions, create content and present strategies. Students will write, design and produce content for a variety of media. 3 hours.

Focuses on the delivery of advertising-public relations messages with attention to the development of audience personas, content management and analytics for traditional, digital and social media.

Fundamentals of researching and writing popular, factual magazine articles; techniques of selling articles to magazines. Fundamentals of researching and writing popular, factual magazine articles; techniques of selling articles to maga- zines.

Students will create and produce various informational, promotional, and training videos for companies and organizations. Students will learn to make and critique AD-PR videos that inform, persuade and entertain. Development of the use of video for communication and instruction in businesses, agencies, and education. Pro- duction and utilization of video units for specific objectives.

Development of the elements necessary for the production of detailed video projects. Students study the creation and production of public affairs, educational and creative video programming. (PR: JMC 332) Development of the elements necessary for the production of detailed video projects. Students study the creation and production of public affairs, educational and creative video programming. (PR: JMC 332)

Development of various systems of mass communications and comparison with the United States. Development of various systems of mass communications and comparison with the United States.

Public relations planning, writing and pitching of strategies and tactics to clients.

Examination of the handling of public relations problems and opportunities by business, educational, governmental, and social organizations, with particular emphasis on public relations analysis and problem solving. (PR JRN 330) Examination of the handling of public relations problems and opportunities by business, educational, governmental, and social organizations, with particular emphasis on public relations analysis and problem solving. (PR JRN 330)

Students function as an AD-PR firm that researches, plans, implements, and evaluates advertising and public relations campaigns for clients.

Pre-req: JMC 537 with a minimum grade of C and JMC 538 with a minimum grade of C.

An examination of the current political, social, economic and legal issues affecting the decision making process in the newsrooms and programming centers of the electronic media. (PR: Jr. standing) An examination of the current political, social, economic and legal issues affecting the decision making process in the newsrooms and programming centers of the electronic media. (PR: Jr. standing)

Students report, shoot, edit, write, produce, and anchor "MU Report," a student-produced newscast. The class makes use of university broadcast facilities and West Virginia Public Television as available.

Students report, shoot, edit, write, produce, and anchor "MU Report," a student-produced newscast, on a more advanced level. The class makes use of university broadcast facilities and West Virginia Public Television as available.

Pre-req: JMC 551 with a minimum grade of C.

A seminar that explores the participation of women and people of color in mass media; representations of gender and race are examined.

Creative and practical aspects of typography, design and interactivity of online communications for the mass media. Creative and practical aspects of typography, design and interactivity of online communications for the mass media.

Identifying, analyzing and discussing issues that challenge environmental communications, strategizing the creation of comprehensible environmental messages and examining philosophies that underpin environmental communications.

Students will produce an original 15-minute film, defend their filmmaking technique in an oral presentation, and perform an in-depth written and oral presentation on one filmmaker. Students will produce an original 15-minute film, defend their filmmaking technique in an oral presentation, and perform an in-depth written and oral presentation on one filmmaker.

Supervised journalistic work with the professional media. Course is for students without substantial professional media experience. Arrangements must be made in advance the School of Journalism internship director. Supervised journalistic work with the professional media. Course is for students without substantial professional media experience. Arrangements must be made in advance the School of Journalism internship director.

Supervised journalistic or mass communications work with professional media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, advertising and public relations departments or agencies. Students must have completed a previous internship. (PR: Permission and JMC 590) Supervised journalistic or mass communications work with professional media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, advertising and public relations departments or agencies. Students must have completed a previous internship. (PR: Permission and JMC 590)

Introduction to the graduate studies for mass communicators. Emphasis on theories and methods used to investigate human/mediated communication in social science. Includes introductions to vocabulary, research, protocol and presentation. Introduction to the graduate studies for mass communicators. Emphasis on theories and methods used to investigate human/mediated communication in social science. Includes introductions to vocabulary, research, protocol and presentation.

Major theoretical concepts in mass communications are studied as a basis for understanding the communications process and the institutional impact of the mass media on the individual and on society. Required of all majors. Major theoretical concepts in mass communications are studied as a basis for understanding the communications process and the institutional impact of the mass media on the individual and on society. Required of all majors.

Research techniques applied to problems of mass communications including computer applications, with emphasis on mastery gained by participation in specialized research projects. Required of all majors. Research techniques applied to problems of mass communica- tions including computer applications, with emphasis on mastery gained by participation in specialized research projects. Required of all majors.

Pre-req: JMC 601 and EDF 517 or PSY 517.

An in-depth examination of the process and practice of media management. An in-depth examination of the process and practice of media management.

The course examines the legal framework of American media from an ethical perspective. It also covers a basic framework of both the law and ethics. The course examines the legal framework of American media from an ethical perspective. It also covers a basic framework of both the law and ethics.

This course cultivates brainstorming and critiquing methods and incubates ideas in a collaborative setting. Studens will build useful networks, and formulate a creative process tailored to their Master's Initiative Project.

Theoretical and practical aspects of public relations, with special projects and readings to provide skills and insights requisite to success in the profession. Seminar discussions and research projects. Theoretical and practical aspects of public relations, with special projects and readings to provide skills and insights requisite to success in the profession. Seminar discussions and research projects.

Analysis of mass media development in the United States and of current media problems, with emphasis on research. Analysis of mass media development in the United States and of current media problems, with emphasis on research.

This JMC course examines public relations practices and techniques used in health care.

Intensive critical analysis of broadcasting programs and programming procedures from the sociocultural, literary, political and industry points of view. (PR: JMC 433 or JMC 533 or equivalent) Intensive critical analysis of broadcasting programs and programming procedures from the sociocultural, literary, political and industry points of view. (PR: JMC 433 or JMC 533 or equivalent)

This course engages students in the human-centered design thinking process for the innovative transformation of products and services.

A seminar that analyzes Web strategies in news and strategic communications contexts. Students will examine online media trends; content development; and legal and ethical issues. A seminar that analyzes Web strategies in news and strategic communications contexts. Students will examine online media trends; content development; and legal and ethical issues.

This course investigates the political, economic, and cultural influences of new communications technologies, both in history and in today's world.

This course examines storytelling within organizations. Emphasis is on the theory behind storytelling and applying theory to practical internal and external scenarios using storytelling as a tactic in organizational PR.

Creation of a non-traditional digital thesis in an applicable professional or scholarly subject through intensive research and creative technique.

Review of the history of Western music from 1750 to the present for entering graduate students who are deficient or wish to review their content knowledge.

Large choral ensemble available to university and regional singers without audition.

A mixed chorus of 60-90 singers open to all university students without audition. Public performances of a variety of music are given each semester. Three rehearsals per week.

Preparation and performance of opera scenes and full operas. Membership open to students as singers, pianists, and technical personnel. Roles assigned by audition. Two rehearsals per week plus private coaching. (PR: Audition with Director)

Advanced, auditioned choral ensemble open to all university students. Repertoire performed locally and on tour includes great chamber literature of the past five centuries. Three rehearsals per week. (PR: Audition with Director)

The Marshall Orchestra is open to all university students, faculty, and interested musicians in the community with permission of the instructor. Concerts are presented each semester. (PR: Audition with Director)

This course will survey native musics of Africa, Asia, and the Americas as an aspect of culture. No formal background in music is required, as students will learn techniques for listening and articulating responses to music. This course will survey native musics of Africa, Asia, and the Americas as an aspect of culture. No formal background in music is required, as students will learn techniques for listening and articulating responses to music.

Experiences in Orff-Schulwerk include poetry, rhymes, games, songs and dances in teaching music. Singing, movement, and instrument playing and the spoken word are the primary learning tools.

Advanced study of methods and materials for jazz curriculum. Ensemble organization, rehearsal and conducting techniques. Selection of literature and equipment. Organization and presentation of public performances.

Advanced study of structural forms used in jazz. Detailed analysis of extended forms. Techniques for solo transcriptions. Harmonic practices in specific styles. In-depth study of significant jazz composers, performers, genres.

Music production techniques for a variety of genres using a digital audio workstation.

A community/university ensemble modeled after the British-style brass band.

Review of undergraduate music theory for entering graduate students who are deficient or wish to review music theory skills. Pre: Graduate standing or POI. Review of undergraduate music theory for entering graduate students who are deficient or wish to review music theory skills. Pre: Graduate standing or POI.

Study and perform a wide variety of musical styles for multiple pianists on 1-5 pianos. (PR: Instructor Audition)

A survey of the literature for guitar from c. 1400 to the twentieth century. A survey of the literature for guitar from c. 1400 to the twentieth century.

A survey of guitar pedagogy literature, and a practicum in teaching classical guitar. A survey of guitar pedagogy literature, and a practicum in teaching classical guitar.

Cello students will rehearse and perform works from the major literature for cello ensemble.

An ensemble for guitar majors and qualified guitar elective students; focus on sight reading skills, ensemble accuracy and position playing.

Performs a wide variety of musical styles from full choir to quartets, trios, etc. (PR: Audition)

Chamber ensemble experience for string players.

Chamber ensemble experience for woodwind players.

An ensemble dedicated to performing a wide variety of musical styles on instruments in the percussion family.

Chamber ensemble experience for brass players.

Study and performance of traditional and progressive jazz repertoire in a big band ensemble. Open to all university students by audition. (PR: Audition with Director)

Ensemble improvisation from duet to tentet. Emphasis on music sightreading, recognition and application of chord/scale relationships in a performance setting. Ensemble playing skills. May be repeated for credit.

The Marshall University Symphonic Band rehearses twice a week and presents two concerts each semester. Symphonic Band performs a varied repertoire of music from wind band staples to contemporary works.

The Marching Thunder rehearses three times a week and performs a varied selection of music every home game as well as exhibitions around the country.

A select, auditioned group of wind and percussion players who study and perform original and transcribed works for wind orchestra and works for small mixed chamber ensembles. (PR: Audition)

The Marshall University Sixth Man Band performs at all home men's and women's basketball games. The band provides music to enhance the overall game experience for players and fans.

Performance of contemporary music in various media.

Specialized practical training in aspects of performance production, preparation, and execution. May be repeated once. may be taken four times. Specialized practical training in aspects of performance production, preparation, and execution. May be repeated once. may be taken four times.

Ensemble devoted to the performance fo traditional African drumming and dance.

Performing/marching/uniformed ensemble devoted to the music of the American Revolution and Chief Justice John Marshall. Instruments featured include fifes and drums. (PR: Permission or Audition Required)

Ensemble devoted to the performance of Irish Ceili and dance music.

A survey of orchestra literature beginning with the 16th century; the Mannheim composers, Viennese classics, the Romantists, the national schools, and late European, South American and American developments. A survey of orchestra literature beginning with the 16th century; the Mannheim composers, Viennese classics, the Romantists, the national schools, and late European, South American and American developments.

A survey of major works originally written for wind band, major transcriptions, and works in all grade levels for school bands.

A survey ofkeyboard literature from the 14th to the 20th century. Emphasis is on stylistic developments and formal procedures. A survey ofkeyboard literature from the 14th to the 20th century. Emphasis is on stylistic developments and formal procedures.

A survey of chamber music literature from the Baroque Era to the 20th century. Analysis of form emphasized in the study of string quartet trio, quintet, and various other combinations. A survey of chamber music literature from the Baroque Era to the 20th century. Analysis of form emphasized in the study of string quartet trio, quintet, and various other combinations.

The song literature of Western Europe and America, also including contemporary material from other countries; interpretation, song study, program building, languages, and interpretation of accompaniments. For singers and accompanists. The song literature of Western Europe and America, also including contemporary material from other countries; interpretation, song study, program building, languages, and interpretation of accompaniments. For singers and accompan- ists.

A comprehensive study of the forms and styles of Choral Composition from Renaissance to present day. A comprehensive study of the forms and styles of Choral Composition from Renaissance to present day.

A survey of instructional and performance literature for solo brass instruments and brass ensembles.

A survey of instructional and performance literature for solo brass instruments and brass ensembles.

A survey of instructional and performance literature for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and/or saxophone in both solo and ensemble settings.

A survey of instructional and performance literature for solo brass instruments and brass ensembles.

Basic concepts of music education and their application to problems of music teaching, supervision and administration. Basic concepts of music education and their application to problems of music teaching, supervision and administration.

Vibrational stimuli, resultant reactions, and factors involved in development of musical skills, as well as measures of aptitude and achievement. Vibrational stimuli, resultant reactions, and factors in- volved in development of musical skills, as well as measures of aptitude and achievement.

Detailed investigation of problems and/or projects in the student's area of specialization. Special problems and projects chosen by the student for investigation. Extensive study of a single problem or project in detail.

Methods and materials for teaching music appreciation. Required of all graduate assistants teaching MUS 142 Music Appreciation. May be repeated for credit. Advanced methods and materials for teaching appreciation of music in grades 1-12.

The marching band. The marching and musical problems which are encountered in training and operating a band for football games and other events involving marching and playing. The marching band. The marching and musical problems which are encountered in training and operating a band for foot- ball games and other events involving marching and playing.

Survey of recent developments in public school curricula and their effect on music offerings. Preparation of course and curricular content. Survey of recent developments in public school curricula and their effect on music offerings. Preparation of course and curricular content.

Specialized study of advanced concepts and current problems in music education. An advanced study of basic concepts of current problems in music education.

A study of the techniques of singing and their application to private and class voice instruction. Emphasis placed upon diagnosis of problems, and teaching under supervision. A study of the techniques of singing and their application to private and class voice instruction. Emphasis placed upon diagnosis of problems, and teaching under supervision.

An analytical survey of developments in piano techniques and pedagogical procedures with open discussions on various facets of piano teaching. An analytical survey of developments in piano techniques and pedagogical procedures with open discussions on various facets of piano teaching.

Problems of the instrumental teacher at all levels; practical work in the techniques of handling beginning classes and ensembles of all types. Problems of the instrumental teacher at all levels; practi- cal work in the techniques of handling beginning classes and ensembles of all types.

A practicum approach to problems of choral techniques and materials with special emphasis placed upon high school and junior high school levels. A practicum approach to problems of choral techniques and materials with special emphasis placed upon high school and junior high school levels.

A practical approach to techniques and materials in elementary music examining a variety of learning modalities.

Introduction to music research with emphasis on investigative methods and applications, procedures, and bibliography. Concentration on expository writing style and format. Introduction to music research with emphasis on investiga- tive methods and applications, procedures, and bibliography. Concentration on expository writing style and format.

Identification of structural principles and compositional idioms characteristic of historical eras and representative composers from the Ars Antiqua to the present day.

Advanced study in literature, conducting techniques, score preparation and analysis, interpretation, rehearsal planning and execution for the choral ensemble. May be repeated for credit three times. Advanced study in literature, conducting techniques, score preparation and analysis, interpretation, rehearsal planning and execution for the choral ensemble. May be repeated for credit three times.

Advanced study in literature, conducting techniques, score preparation and analysis, interpretation, rehearsal planning and execution for the instrumental ensemble. May be repeated for credit three times. Advanced study in literature, conducting techniques, score preparation and analysis, interpretation, rehearsal planning and execution for the instrumental ensemble. May be repeated for credit three times.

Advanced skills, techniques, and performance practices for jazz improvisation. Continued study of bebop, post-bebop, extended forms, contemporary, and non-Western styles and improvisation techniques. Transcription and performance of representative literature.

Analytical and writing techniques of 19th and 20th music. Analytical and writing techniques of 19th and 20th music.

An intensive study of contrapuntal techniques, styles, and forms through composition and analysis. An intensive study of contrapuntal techniques, styles, and forms through composition and analysis.

Techniques of choral composition and arranging with emphasis on the mixed choir. Arrangements and original works sung by choral groups and conducted by students. Techniques of choral composition and arranging with emphasis on the mixed choir. Arrangements and original works sung by choral groups and conducted by students.

A study of the scoring for modern concert and marching bands , the transcription of works for other media as well as original works; analysis of band literature, harmonic and formal. A study of the scoring for modern concert and marching bands , the transcription of works for other media as well as original works; analysis of band literature, harmonic and formal.

Scoring compositions from other media for modern orchestras of various sizes. Scoring compositions from other media for modern orchestras of various sizes.

Comprehensive techniques and analysis of jazz masterworks applied to composing and arranging in various instrumental and vocal jazz styles. Techniques of orchestration and composition for both large and small ensembles.

Ancient Greek musical theory, Gregorian chant and its outgrowths, secular monophony, sacred and secular polyphony and its development through the fourteenth century. Ancient Greek musical theory, Gregorian chant and its outgrowths, secular monophony, sacred and secular polyphony and its development through the fourteenth century.

The historical and sylistic study of music of the Renaissance, ca 1400 to ca 1600. The English, Burgundian and Netherland schools; secular forms; chanson, madrigal, and lied; instrumental music; mannerism and the end of an age.

The historical and stylistic study of music of the Baroque Era, ca 1600 to ca 1750. The monodic revolution: madrigal to cantata, opera, oratorio; Italian leaders; Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.

The historical and stylistic study of music of the Classical Era, ca 1720 to ca. 1820. Pre-Classic styles and the formation of a classical style in music in symphony, concerto, opera, the sonata, and choral music through Beethoven.

The historical and stylistic study of music of the Classical Era, ca 1800 to ca. 1900 A study and evaluation of Beethoven's principal works and the life and works of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, and their contemporaries.

Musical developments since Wagner: Debussy, Stravinsky, Mahler, Strauss, Schoenberg, Bartok and their contemporaries . Developments in electronic and aleotoric music, and new notations. Musical developments since Wagner: Debussy, Stravinsky, Mahler, Strauss, Schoenberg, Bartok and their contemporaries . Developments in electronic and aleotoric music, and new notations.

Students will prepare and perform music from a selected style period using editorial methods and research as appropriate to the chosen period. May be repeated for credit. Students will prepare and perform music from a selected style period, making their own editions with correct realization and ornamentation. May be repeated for credit.

Comprehensive study of the development of jazz and related forms from its inception to recent trends. Relationships between aesthetic, technological, and social changes and their effects. Study of historic recordings.

An intensive exploration of technological resources specific to music education and instruction on effective strategies for implementation in a classroom setting.

A comprehensive survey of available materials in singing, reading, listening, rhythm, and creating program of school music for the elementary grades; use of such materials in the methodology of teaching. A comprehensive survey of available materials in singing, reading, listening, rhythm, and creating program of school music for the elementary grades; use of such materials in the methodology of teaching.

Ways of using creative activity in the music program, methods of presenting creative song writing, rhythms, instrument construction, instrumental expressing, dramatization, program building. Ways of using creative activity in the music program, methods of presenting creative song writing, rhythms, instrument construction, instrumental expressing, dramatiza- tion, program building.

Exploration of problems and solutions related to various methodologies in music.