communication VIDEO WORKS II new name, new year Amajor upgrade in equipment and technology resulted in Hard– ing's move toward the top six of the national technology list. Video Works, fonnerly Video Services, located in the Mclnteer building, moved to the Reynolds Center along with its equipment and personnel over the summer. Video Works held the abilities to edit video and film piece-by-piece and frame-by-frame on a computer. Also, a portable climate-controlled video production trailer was pur– chased, which was used to travel on site to Harding's athletic events for filming and editing. On average, eight to 10 workers assisted with student-based pro– duction. Students enrolled in the television practicum course worked with the new equipment and helped anchor the games. "I think it's a great opportunity for Harding and its students. It's a showcase for how advanced Harding is," junior lohn Dowdy, TV 16 producer, said. "Students learn more about their chosen trade while help– ing other students and departments such as the athletic deparhnent. " Dr. Mike James, chairman of the communication deparhnent, was excited about the new technology. "This is the top of the line," James said. "You can count all the schools in the nation with this technology on two hands." James remained confident these technology changes would benefit students when looking for a job. "When a student graduates, they will be ready for a job knowing the most advanced video production tools," James said. lames said the technology made Harding's communication gradu– ates prepared for the workforce. "This makes students able and ready for a job," he said. "We want them to hit the ground running." -GaryLuna Dr. Pat Garner, professor of speech, sings an interpretation of "Impossible Dre.am" at the commu– nication department mixer Aug. 28. 154 /I academics The department welcomed com– munication majors at the beginning of the semester with a cookout and informational meeting. (Photo by Amy Beene) Senior Melissa Pitts, speech pathology major, works wit Searcy resident Houston Brooks Sept. 16 in the speech patholog office in the Reynolds Center. On Tuesdays and Thursdays chil dren from the community came to the Reynolds Center to wor with speech pathology majors. (Photo by Amy Beene
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