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ICA 319 Publicity Design (3 credits) This course studies the creative and practical aspects of how to design messages for publicity purposes. Stress is placed on the art direction of publicity messages. Students will examine the typography, layout, and design of print and electronic media through the design flow for electronic and new media systems. It emphasizes media for publicity purposes. The course includes the creation of publicity materials. ICA 329 Communication and Development (3 credits) This course examines the development, structure, and roles of communication and mass communication systems in social well-being, urbanization, and nation-building to support the national plan in socioeconomic, political, educational, and public health progress. The class also explores the effects, uses and functions, roles, responsibilities, and ethics associated with the use of mass media in development. ICA 333 Speaking in Mediated Contexts (3 credits) Prerequisite: ICA 211 This is a practical course on the principles of spoken mediated communication. Students will obtain practice in reading broadcast news, being an MC, running press conferences, etc. ICA 335 Event Planning (3 credits) This is a practical course where students will use the techniques and processes of event planning to plan an actual event. The actual planning, designing, coordinating, promoting, and evaluating of events are emphasized. Types of events 72 BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE used by the communication industry and connecting events to communication goals are also discussed. ICA 337 Brand Communication (3 credits) ICA 338 Training and Development (3 credits) ICA 339 Digital Media (3 credits) This course introduces students to the theories and techniques used in integrated branding communication in various settings. Students will examine how to build brands and how to do brand positioning, as well as rebranding and refreshing brands. Students will also explore how to use a communication plan to accomplish the goals of branding activities. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn how to design communication training and development programs beginning with the needs assessment and continuing through to the evaluation phase. Adult learning theory, connecting training to goals, and making use of information technology tools for training purposes are also emphasized. Actual skills in helping others improve their communication ability are developed through practice. This course studies the process of digital media and its impact on society and culture. Emphasis is place on the characteristics and requirements of digital media for various uses relating to trust, credibility, and accountability. The evolution of digital media, convergence of technology, citizen journalism, and other user-generated media are also explored in this course.