COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT (COM)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Ten specialty certificates are available in the field of Communications:
1. WRITING AND JOURNALISM
2. PHOTOGRAPHY
3. AUDIO RECORDING
4. VIDEO PRODUCTION
5. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
6. PUBLISHING AND PRINTING
7. SIGN LANGUAGE
8. FOREIGN LANGUAGE
9. Also: FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Oral and written translations)
10. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The basic course and experience requirements for certification in these areas are listed below. Credit evaluation for each course is indicated in brackets after the course.
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1. WRITING AND JOURNALISM: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 16 credits
Basic required courses: 10 credits
COM JR-01 Writing and Editing [3]
BUS OS-05 Word Processing [3]
BUS OS-07 Reports, Dictation and Note Taking [2]
BUS OS-08 Proofreading [2]
PLUS: 6 additional credits chosen from the following courses
COM JR-02 Short Stories and Poetry [2]
COM JR-03 Writing Your Life Story [3]
The following courses are found in the Secretarial and Business, and Academic Studies Departments:
BUS OS-03 Touch Typing I [3]
BUS OS-04 Touch Typing II [3]
BUS OS-19 Desktop Publishing [3]
BUS OS-20 Microsoft Windows Skills
ENG RD-02HS Vocabulary Building [2]
ENG EG-02HS English Grammar and Punctuation II [2]
ENG SP-01HS Spelling [2]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM JR-00 Writing and Journalistic Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying COM JR-00 (CVC form PC-001)
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2. PHOTOGRAPHY: 16 credits
Foundation requirements: 12 credits
Basic required courses: 6 credits
COM PH-01 Photography I [3]
COM PH-02 Photography II [3]
PLUS: 6 additional credits in any of the following courses or related courses approved by your Course Supervisor
COM PH-03 Photography III [4]
COM PH-04 Slide Show Production [2]
COM PH-05 Building a Darkroom [2]
COM PH-06 Preparing a Presentation Album [2]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM PH-00 Photographic Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying COM PH-00 (CVC form PC-001)
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3. AUDIO RECORDING: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 16 credits
Basic required courses: 6 credits
COM AU-01 Audio Recording and Mixing [3] (plus Portfolio Contents form verifying the production of the 30-minute tape [CVC form PC-001])
COM AU-02 Audio Productions [3]
PLUS: 10 additional credits in your choice of additional courses, including some of the following and/or other courses approved by your Course Supervisor.
COM AU-03 Soundproofing a Studio [2]
COM AU-04 Sound Systems for Live Shows [3]
(The following courses are found in the Industrial Arts Department:)
IND EL-01 Basic Electronics [2]
IND EL-02 Electrical Installations and Repair [2]
IND CT-01 Basic Carpentry [3]
IND CT-05 Insulation and Moisture Control [2]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM AU-00 Audio Recording and Mixing Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying COM AU-00 (CVC form PC-001)
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4. VIDEO PRODUCTION: 18-20 credits
Foundation requirements: 12 credits
Basic required courses: 9 credits
COM VP-01 Basic Recreational videoing (plus Portfolio Contents form verifying production of the 15-minute video [CVC form PC-001]) [3]
COM VP-02 Audio Recording for Video (Recreational or Professional) [2]
COM VP-03 Video Production Planning (Recreational or Professional) [2]
COM VP-04 Video Lighting (Recreational or Professional) [2]
PLUS: 3 credits chosen from the following and/or other courses approved by your Course Supervisor
COM VP-05 Video Script Writing (Recreational or Professional) [3]
COM VP-08 Sets and Make-up [3]
(The following courses are found in the Creative and Performing Arts Department:)
ART AR-14 Set Design [3]
ART AR-15 Costume Design [3]
ART PF-01 Children's Entertainment Shows [2]
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Practical experience requirements: 6-8 credits (2 of the following courses)
COM VP-00 Video Production Experience [4]
COM VP-09 Instructional Video Production [3]
COM VP-06 Professional Video Filming [3]
COM VP-07 Professional Video Direction [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying COM VP-09 (CVC form PC-001)
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5. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 16 credits
Basic required courses: 4 credits
BUS OS 13 Computer Basics [1]
BUS OS 18 Computer Applications [3]
PLUS: A minimum of 12 credits from the following or equivalent computer application courses
IND EL-02 Computer Installation and Maintenance [3]
BUS OS-20 Microsoft Windows Skills [2]
COM CP-01 Microsoft Visual Basics Programming System for Windows [3]
COM CP-02 Internet Introduction and E-Mail Skills [2]
COM CP-03 WEB Authoring [3]
COM CP-04 Multimedia Creations [3]
COM PH-03 Photography III [4]
BUS OS-05 Word Processing [3]
BUS OS-12 Encryption and Modems [1]
BUS OS-19 Desktop Publishing [3]
ART MU-11 Computer Generated Music [3]
ART AR-15 Computer Generated Art [3]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM CP-00 Computer Practical Experience [4]
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6. PUBLISHING AND PRINTING: 16 credits
Foundation requirements: 12 credits
Basic required courses: 4 credits
COM PN-01 Printing Press Operation [4]
PLUS: 8 credits from the following courses
COM PN-02 Printing Assistant [1 credit awarded for each major skill acquired or each piece of equipment mastered, to a maximum of 6 credits.]
COM PN-03 Handicraft Bookbinding [2]
BUS OS-19 Desktop Publishing [4]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM PN-00 Printing and Publishing Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying COM PN-01 and COM PN-02 (CVC form PC-001)
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7. SIGN LANGUAGE: 10 credits
Foundation requirements: 3 credits
COM SL-01 Sign Language [3]
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Practical experience requirements: 7 credits
COM SL-02 Advanced Sign [3]
COM SL-00 Signing Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001) and/or Portfolio Contents form verifying COM SL-00
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8. FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 16 credits
Foundation requirements: 7 credits
COM FL-01 Foreign Language Orientation [1]
COM FL-02 Foreign Language I (Foundation) [3]
COM FL-03 Foreign Language II (Intermediate) [3]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
COM FL-00 Foreign Language Experience [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001) and/or Portfolio Contents form verifying COM FL-00
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Special certificate available: Oral and Written Translations: 9 credits
COM FL-04 Foreign Language III (Advanced) [3]
COM FL-05 Foreign Language Oral and Written Translations [6]
Portfolio Contents form or Vocational Experience Log verifying translating experience (CVC form PC-001 or VEL-001)
(Note: Students may earn certificates for each foreign language they are learning, according to their proficiency in each language.)
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9. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: 12 credits
Foundation requirements: 4 credits
COM ESL-01 Teaching English as a Second Language I [4]
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Practical experience requirements: 8 credits
COM ESL-00 Teaching English as a Second Language -- Practical Experience [4]
COM ESL-02 Teaching English as a Second Language II [4]
Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001) and/or Portfolio Contents form verifying COM ESL-00
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