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Broadcasting and Digital Media
The
broadcasting and digital media major
prepares students
for careers in a wide range of media — radio, television, non-
broadcast audio/video production, and online and computer-based
media. Because of the paraprofessional nature of this program
and the balance of practical and theoretical aspects of media
work, Cedarville graduates have excelled in careers across all of
these media.
Through specifically designed courses, students have the
opportunity to work in environments in which radio stations are
streaming alternate music formats on the web, television is digital
and interactive, and the Internet’s broadband capacity provides
video on demand. Students receive a broad perspective to prepare
them to work in a rapidly changing media environment and will
also select a concentration for specialization.
Course requirements involve 53 semester hours — 32 semester
hours of core courses that provide the student with an overview
of these media and develop skills in common with all of them and
a 21-hour concentration. The concentrations provide specialized
courses in audio production, video/film production, and a program
of study designed by the student and faculty members to meet his
or her specific life goal.
Internships are strongly recommended but are dependent upon
faculty approval, availability, and placement.
Course requirements involve 53–54 semester hours including:
Core Requirements..............................................................32–33
BRDM-1110 Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media..... 3 BRDM-1120 Audio Technical Training........................................ 3 BRDM-2110 Video Technical Training........................................ 3 BRDM-2130 Writing for Electronic Media.................................. 3(or
BRDM-3330 Screenwriting.............................................. 2)
(or
BRDM/JOUR 3605 Writing and Design Web/Mobile Media............................................................... 3) BRDM-2810 Sophomore Seminar. ........................................... 1 BRDM-3111 Survey Research for Electronic Media.................. 3(or
BRDM-3611 Web Analytics............................................. 3)
BRDM/JOUR-3150 Media Ethics.............................................. 2 BRDM-3151 Christian Approaches to Electronic Media............ 2 BRDM/JOUR-3650 Networked Audience. ................................ 3 BRDM-4110 Electronic Media Law and Regulation................... 3 BRDM/JOUR-4650 Designing Solutions for New Audiences.... 3 BRDM-4810 Senior Seminar..................................................... 1Select one of the following, with approval of faculty..... 3–12
*BRDM-4920 Senior Project...............................................3 *BRDM-4930 Electronic Media Internship....................3–12Concentration selected from the following.............................21
Digital Film and Video concentration.................................. 21
BRDM-2320 Preproduction and Planning for Video/Film....3 BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production.........................3(or
BRDM-3216 Audio for Video and Film..................... 3)
(or
THTR-2430 Acting I................................................. 3)
BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3 BRDM-3355 SFX and Compositing for TV and Film. .........3 BRDM-3620 Digital Compression and Streaming..............3 BRDM-4310 Advanced Cinematography and Lighting. ......3Practica – three hours selected from the following.......3
+ BRDM-3731 Video Production Practicum................. 1 + BRDM-3733 Sports Production Practicum................ 1 + BRDM-3734 Film Practicum..................................... 1Digital Radio and Audio concentration .............................. 21
BRDM-1210 Media Performance........................................3 BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post-Production.........................3 BRDM-3215 Live Sound.....................................................3Select one set of courses approved by advisor................12
Set one:
BRDM-3410 Electronic Media Sales.......................... 3 THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre............................ 3 THTR-2410 Advanced Performance Techniques....... 3 THTR-2430 Acting I................................................... 3Set two:
BRDM-2220 Sound Design. ...................................... 3 BRDM-3211 Digital Music Production........................ 3 BRDM-3216 Audio for Video/Film. ............................. 3 BRDM-3720 Audio Production Practicum (1 hour each; 3 hours required).................................................... 3Integrated Digital Media concentration .............................. 21
BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production.........................3 BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3Digital Media Electives...................................................15
Electives are chosen by the student to meet his or her specific life goals and must be
approved by the department Chair and the student’s advisor. Additionally, the student
must justify the exclusion of communication courses that appear to meet the life goal
plan. No 1000-level courses may apply.
*Capstone Course
+Repeatable
Broadcasting and Digital Media Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
General Education Requirements..........................................51–59
Broadcasting and Digital Media Major Requirements............53–54
Electives.................................................................................15–24
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................128
Electronic Media Advisory Board
The BRDM Advisory Board provides input on the development
of the BRDM majors and an assessment of the program’s courses
and facilities to ensure that students are being prepared for a
career in the field.
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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Communication
Broadcasting and Digital Media