TPC-3210 Technical Editing
–Sp
2 hours
Students will learn to develop style guides and edit technical
documents or communication using conventional and electronic
methods to ensure consistent grammar, style, visual design, and
technical accuracy for end-users in targeted audiences.
TPC-3250 Documentation Design
–Sp
3 hours
Students will learn to plan, design, and create user
documentation through systematic user analysis, task
identification, effective writing, and effective visual design.
TPC-4010 Designing Technical Reports
–Fa
3 hours
Students will learn to design and write effective technical
reports and presentations that purposefully convey clear,
concise, and accurate information to a targeted audience while
using an appropriate level of technicality and supporting data or
information.
TPC-4020 Professional Portfolio Development II
–Fa
1 hour
Students will maintain a professional portfolio and learn to use it
effectively to obtain employment after graduation. (Fee: $25)
TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I
–Fa
3 hours
Students will learn how to design and manage information on
the World Wide Web. The class addresses issues in usability,
information architecture, and content strategy. Students will learn
design principles and writing issues specific to the digital medium.
TPC-4060 Designing Online Information II
–Sp
3 hours
Students will learn how to plan for, design, and provide front-
end development for web pages. Students will learn to design
mock ups for a web site and code those sites using HTML,
XHTML, and CSS. Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online
Information I.
TPC-4070 Designing Online Information III
–Fa
2 hours
Students will learn advanced features of HTML and CSS
and beginning concepts of JavaScript. Students will use these
tools to create usable, effective websites filled with rich content.
Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I and TPC-
4060 Designing Online Information II.
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
3 hours
Technical and Professional Communication Internship
–Su
Students will participate in a work-study program approved and
administered by the department in which advanced Professional
Writing and Information Design 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-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to and overview of the philosophy and history
of church music ministry in the evangelical tradition, including
the biblical foundation of worship and music, the philosophical
foundations for various worship approaches, the application of
biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical,
cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries.
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.
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Course Descriptions
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