Esports Communication

Catalog description

Esports (Electronic Sports) is one of the fastest growing areas of entertainment in the world. This course will explore the television production and history of Esports. The focus of the course is on learning the foundational skills needed to produce a live n Esports event. During the course students will learn to work as a production crew for live Esports competitions within Augusta University’s new Varsity Esports Program. During the semester, students will not only learn about the E-Sports industry, but they will also engage in the production of Esports competitions and gain a deeper insight into the esports ecosystem, which includes a major component of communication. An emphasis will be placed on creative thinking, critical thinking, and teamwork. Roles include producer, director (TriCaster operator), sound engineering, shoutcasters, camera operators, graphics designer, on-camera reporter, esports journalist, and social media specialist, etc. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1110 Lecture Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group, Internship/Practicum, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.