TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I–Fa
3 hours
Students will learn how to design and manage information on
the World Wide Web.
TPC-4090 Designing Online Information II–Sp
3 hours
Students will learn to design and develop online help systems.
Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I.
TPC-4130 Instructional Design I–Sp
3 hours
Teaches technical communicators how to employ technology
and learning theory in developing adult training courses.
TPC-4140 Instructional Design II–Sp
3 hours
This course provides students with the opportunity to delve
deeper into the art and science of instructional design by
focusing on educational technology in general and e-learning
tools, techniques, and practices specifically in use in today’s
corporate environment. The course also investigates the topics
of knowledge management, performance support and human
capital management in order to give students a well-rounded
introduction to the contemporary practice of non-traditional
instructional design. Prerequisites: TPC-4130 Instructional Design
I or permission of instructor.
TPC-4160
5 hours
Technical and Professional Communication Internship–Su
Students will participate in a work-study program approved and
administered by the department in which advanced technical and
professional communication students receive a variety of job-
related experiences in a communication environment. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
TPC-4170 Special Topics–Sp
3 hours
Students will study a selected topic(s) at the 4000-level.
The flexibility of this course allows the faculty to meet the ever-
changing nature of technical communication. Possible topics
include project management, professional presentations, research
methods, ethics in TPC, or other topics presented by faculty
or requested by students. Prerequisites: TPC-3130 Technical
Communication; TPC-3010 Style and Mechanics for Writers
Capstone course.
TPC-4230
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Technical and Professional
Communication–Fa, Sp, Su
Independent study for junior and senior-level TPC majors with
special interests and demonstrated ability.
Music Technology (TYMU)
TYMU-1251 Music Technology I–Sp
3 hours
This course is a survey of music technology tools and
techniques including an introduction to the digital audio
workstation, digital audio editing, MIDI editing and programming,
and virtual instruments. Prerequisites: THMU-1010 Introduction
to Music Theory and Aural Skills or successful completion of the
Music Theory Entrance Exam; or permission of the instructor. (Fee:
$45) (even years)
TYMU-2250 Music Technology II–Fa
3 hours
This course focuses on laptop recording and editing,
giving students skills necessary to record and mix their own
arrangements and compositions. Students will use a guerrilla
recording approach to create singles and albums. Prerequisites:
TYMU-1251 Music Technology I; or permission of the instructor.
(Fee: $45) (even years)
TYMU-2251 Music Technology III–Sp
3 hours
This course focuses on a variety of synthesis techniques
using Logic Pro’s various synthesizers as well as the software
synthesizer, Omnisphere. Additionally, this course will introduce
students to live performance applications with Mainstage.
Prerequisites: TYMU-2250 Music Technology II; or permission of
the instructor. (Fee: $45) (even years)
TYMU-3250 Music Technology IV–Fa
3 hours
This course focuses on film-scoring techniques using live
instruments and electronics. Students will create music for a
variety of media including film, websites, and radio. Prerequisites:
TYMU-2251 Music Technology III; or permission of the instructor.
(Fee: $45) (odd years)
W
Worship (WSHP)
WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry–Fa
1 hour
This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field
of worship ministry. It will provide the student with an examination
of current practices in worship ministry, an overview of the worship
degree at Cedarville, the character of a worshipper, the role of a
worship leader, and career opportunities.
WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology–Sp 2 hours
This course is designed to be an introductory course to the
field of worship technology. It will explore the basic technologies
and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including
audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. (Fee:
$50)
WSHP-2100 Worship Forum–Fa, Sp
0 hour
A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students
to various aspects of worship ministry. The seminar may take
the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with CHMU-
2100 Church Music Seminar. Prerequisites: worship major or
permission of instructor.
WSHP-2200 Worship Field Experience–Fa, Sp, Su 1 hour
Initial field experience in a local church or parachurch
organization. Students are responsible for finding a place
of ministry involvement to begin developing music ministry
skills. Supervision will be provided by an on-site staff member.
Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor.
WSHP-3100 Worship Practicum–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
This course is designed to help students refine their worship
leadership abilities. Students will be given in-class and out-of-
class worship leading assignments. Current trends and advanced
worship leading topics will also be discussed. Prerequisites:
junior-level status; church music or worship major; or permission
of instructor.
WSHP-4900 Worship Internship–Fa, Sp
3–9 hours
Intensive field experience in worship leadership. Place of
service is determined by student interest, recommendation of
supervising faculty, and by sponsoring organization (typically a
local church congregation). Students must apply for internships
and receive endorsement from the advisor and the chair of the
department one academic semester before period of service and
prior to registering. Students should check with their advisor for
complete internship requirements. Repeatable up to nine total
hours. Prerequisites: senior-level standing as a worship major,
approval by the advisor and department Chair.
WSHP-4980 Special Topics in Worship
1–3 hours
This is a workshop for students interested in worship leadership
and will be offered on a periodic basis depending on instructor
availability and student interest. Contact hours will determine the
amount of credit given. Prerequisite: topic dependent.
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