Assistant Professor,
Department of Mass Communications
ssimon@piedmont.edu
(706) 778-3000 x1227phone
(706) 776-0133 Fax
Office Location: Daniel 103D
PO Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535-0010 |
Professor Simon assists
students with Alltel Cable Channel 4 broadcast |
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Syllabi
MCOM 210: Mass Media Survey
MCOM
220: Writing for Newspapers &Magazines
MCOM
320: Writing for Broadcast Media
MCOM 330.3-L Screenwriting
MCOM 330.5-A Copyediting
MCOM 330.5-F Writing Opinions and Editorials
MCOM 220's Online Blogging
The Writing class for Newspapers and Magazines has an online blog site, where comments on current issues are published. You can find it at:
220fall06.blogspot.com
Courses Taught by Professor
Simon
MCOM
210: Mass Media Survey
MCOM
220: Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
MCOM
350. Television Production I
MCOM
320. Writing for Broadcast Media
MCOM
350. Television Production II
MCOM 330.9: Global Journalism
MCOM 330.4 : Copyediting
MCOM 330.8: Magazine
Writing & Publication
LA101:
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
MCOM
330.3: Documentary Filmmaking
MCOM
210. Mass Media Survey (3 hours)
(See Syllabus)
Examines
the structure, responsibilities, and influence of the mass media
with an overview of the development and current status of global
media systems, emerging technologies and the current status of converging
media industries.
MCOM
220. Writing for Newspapers & Magazines (3 hours)
(See Syllabus)
Prerequisite:
ENG 101.
Writing
for print and electronic media to include newspapers, magazines
and journals.
MCOM
250. Television Production I (3 hours)
Methods
of pre-production, production, and post-production for television.
Includes active management of TV Piedmont.
MCOM
320. Writing for Broadcast Media (3 hours)
(See Syllabus)
Prerequisite:
MCOM 210 and 220.
Advanced
writing for print and electronic media including television, radio
and the Internet.
MCOM
350. Television Production II (3 hours)
Prerequisite:
MCOM 250
Active
management of the college television station including student-produced
television programming (utilizing CNN Newsource), technical assistance,
directing, anchoring and promotion.
MCOM
330.9 Global Journalism (3 Hours)
Course
Description
This course provides a survey of the issues facing world journalism
and describes the broad dimensions and trends that characterize
international media systems, news and related issues.
MCOM 330.4 Copy
Editing (3 Hours)
(See Syllabus)
Prerequisite:
Examines concepts of writing and copyediting and
provides practical experience in copyediting with an emphasis on
print and broadcast journalism.
MCOM 330.8 Magazine
Writing and Publication (3 Hours)
MCOM 330.3 Documentary
Film making (3 Hours)
Course
Description
Documentary film making to include concept origination, film production,
editing and film distribution.
LA101: Introduction to the
Liberal Arts (3 Hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this discussion-oriented course, students
read materials representing the liberal arts disciplines. Class
discussions and essays develop skills in rational debate, foster
critical and analytical thinking skills, and enhance written and
oral skills. Class requirements also include completion of college
orientation assignments.
Stacy
Simon:
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
Professor
Simon joined the faculty after 15 years with CNN in Atlanta. She
held various positions including overseeing the editorial content
of CNN Headline News where she managed a staff of 40 editors, writers
and researchers. She received her undergraduate degree in Radio,
TV and Film from Northwestern University and her master’s
degree in communications from Stanford University. She teaches classes in writing for print and broadcast media, community journalism, copyediting, and special topics like sports writing and documentary filmmaking. |
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