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Senior
Kelly Craig successfully defends her capstone, an original
documentary film entitled Everyone Needs an Outlet |
Award Winner
Best Senior Capstone
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Darlene
Wyant won best senior capstone award for a film she
wrote, produced, directed and scored entitled Reflection
of Truth |
The "capstone" course (MCOM
400) is required for all majors in Mass Communciations. The
Advanced Studies in Mass Media Course(MCOM 400) is only offered
in the spring semester.
If a student plans to graduate in the
summer or fall semester, he or she must take the course the
previous spring semester. |
MCOM 400. Advanced Studies in Mass Media
- 3 Hours
- Prerequisite: Senior Standing
A seminar designed to synthesize and integrate
many of the theoretical and practical approaches to the study of
mass media, giving the opportunity through a variable topics seminar
to analyze processes and effects of mass media and to acquire specialized
knowledge of specific mass media techniques and practices.
Students are evaluated using a point system
with clearly defined categories and subcategories that will enhance
the consistency of grading and lead to more detailed and relevant
feedback.
Senior Capstone Evaluation Form Category Descriptions:
I. Presentation:
Public Speaking
Skills
- Makes/maintains eye contact
- Speaks loudly and clearly
- Avoids distracting sounds and movements
- Displays confident manner
Organization
of Material
- Displays visual material attractively
and visibly
- Distributes handouts without detracting
from presentation
- Refers to materials to illustrate presentation
Creativity
- Presents original idea or idea in original
way
- Uses art, photography or graphics to
illustrate presentation
- Written documentation includes details
and descriptions
Technical Expertise
- Incorporates 5 different technologies
into presentation
- All aspects of presentation ready and
working (i.e. tapes cued, computer programs running, batteries
charged, etc.)
- Student demonstrates evidence of having
rehearsed with all pieces of equipment and with any assistants,
if applicable
Knowledge of Content
Area
- Examines subject matter in broader context
of the field of study
- Examines subject matter in-depth, including
pertinent details and examples
- Discusses recent developments in the
field
- Student is able to answer professors’
questions with competency
- Treatment is accurate and thorough
II. Written Documentation
Writing Skills
- Grammatically proficient
- Conclusions supported by facts
- Facts are accurate and documented
- Language is clear, concise and professional
Organization of Material
- Introduction clearly states topic and
purpose
- Sentences and paragraphs proceed in
a logical manner
- Graphics and/or illustrations enhance
written document
- Conclusion is supported by document
and summarizes premise
Creativity
- Presents original idea or idea in original
way
- Uses illustrations or graphics in an
interesting way
- Includes details, descriptions and examples
to support statements
Technical Expertise
- Document is neat and professional in
appearance
- Graphics and/or illustrations are sophisticated
- MLA documentation is accurate and thorough
Knowledge of Content Area
- Examines subject matter in broader
context of the field of study
- Examines subject matter in-depth, including
pertinent details and examples
- Discusses recent developments in the
field
- Anticipates professors’ questions
- Treatment is accurate and thorough
Students are given comments
by the instructors after completion of the presentation of the capstone
and written evaluations within one week of completing both the presentation
and written portions of the capstone.
2004
Darlene Wyant: Produce and Direct an Original Film Entitled Reflection of Truth
(Winner of the Capstone Award '04)
Mark Maynard: A Curriculum and
Advertising Campaign for Adolescents Regarding Domestic Violence
Kelly Craig: Produce and Direct
the Documntary Film Everyone Needs an Outlet
Chris Quinn: Overview of Cartoon
Syndication and the Creation of an Original Strip
Todd Hellman: A Comprehensive
Advertising and Marketing Campaign for a Stanly Tractor Distributership
Aubrey Glencamp: A Comprehensive
Advertising and Marketing Campaign for Gertie Mae's Farmer's Market
Sam Goldman: A Comprehensive
Advertising and Marketing Campaign for Outdoor Activities in Banks
County
(L-R)Mark Maynard, Kelly Craig, Darlene, Wyant, Aubrey Glencamp,
Todd Hellman, Sam Goldman and Chris Quinn
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2003
David Brandt: Lion's Roar Style Manual
George Christensen: Market Report:
The Future of Entertainment Media
CiCi Johnson: "Cheap Thrills":
An integrated radio, television and magazine market concept
Jamie Hill: Student Writes": An Interdisciplinary Student Magazine
and Web Site Prototype
Magda Dubon: Portfolio Development Project
Bowie Wheaton: A Business Planfor
an Integrated Graphic arts and Video Production Company
Meredith Ransom: Integrated Advertising
Plan for Piedmont Radio, Televison and Newspaper
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