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BRDM-3150 Media Ethics–Fa 2 hours
Development of an applied theistic ethic for media practitioners.
Topics for ethical examination include media content, business
practices, advertising, journalism, privacy, and intellectual property
rights. Crosslisted with Prerequisite: junior or senior
status.
BRDM-3151 2 hours
Christian Approaches to Electronic Media–Sp
Builds upon theistic critiques of the connections between
society and technology to develop an understanding of how
Christians approach the electronic media, both as consumers and
practitioners.
BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production–Fa 3 hours
This course is designed to teach the theories, principles, and
practices of multi-track studio production. Students will produce a
number of audio projects for radio, television, and film in the Pro
Tools HD production environment. Prerequisite:
(Fee: $45)
BRDM-3211 Digital Music Production–Sp 3 hours
This course offers students hands-on experience with modern
mixing techniques, specifically utilizing Pro Tools HD hardware and
software. Current theory and methods of signal processing utilized
in the mix down process are covered. Each student will have the
opportunity to track, edit, mix, and master professional musicians.
This class is for the serious student of audio who is interested
in learning about the music production process. Prerequisites:
BRDM-1120 Audio Technical Training and
(Fee: $45).
BRDM-3215 Live Sound–Fa 3 hours
This course will prepare the student for work in live sound for
churches and other venues. Through a series of lectures and
labs, students will learn how to set up and operate a PA systems,
operate mixers/consoles/control surfaces, trouble shoot problems
in audio set-up, mix live sound, complete stage set-up, and the
selection of microphones, amps, mixers, speakers and monitors.
Prerequisite: (Fee: $45)
BRDM-3216 Audio for Video and Film–Sp 3 hours
Audio for video/film will expose the student to the theories and
the practical challenges of gathering audio in the field as a part
of a video/film project. The course will also focus on working with
sound in the studio during post-production and will include areas
such as automatic dialogue replacement and Foley sound effects.
Students will record and produce all of the sounds for a major film
project. Prerequisite: and
(Fee: $45).
BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production–Fa 3 hours
Taught from the producer’s perspective. Hands-on training
dealing with all the variables in making a video’s and short films,
including preproduction, production, and post-production non-
linear editing platforms. Prerequisite:
or approval from the instructor. (Fee: $45)
BRDM-3330 Screenwriting–Fa 2 hours
An advanced writing course for students interested in learning
the formal construction involved in writing a professional
screenplay, with emphasis on dramatic writing and strong
character development. (even years)
BRDM-3350 Documentary Film–Sp 3 hours
An overview of the origins, development, and current trends
in the production of documentary films. Emphasis is given to the
viewing and analysis of selected documentary programs. (Fee:
$45) (even years)
BRDM-3355 VFX and Compositing for TV and Film–Fa 3 hours
This course deals with the creation of computer-generated
visual effects and the process for compositing those effects into
live action footage. Topics include VFX creation, image matching
and manipulation and compositing techniques using industry
standard software. Prerequisites: BRDM-2350 Introduction to
Graphics for TV and Film.(Fee: $45)
BRDM-3370 Documentary Film-Style Production–Sp 3 hours
Further study of the framework for non-fiction film-style
production. Emphasis is placed on cinematography, interviewing,
paper editing, directing, post-production, and distribution unique
to documentary programming. Prerequisite:
.(Fee: $45) (odd years)
BRDM-3410 Broadcasting and Media Sales–Fa 3 hours
The course focuses on developing an understanding of
the theory and practice of the sale of advertising for a variety
of electronic media. Students will study and apply client and
product research, advertising strategies, sales technique, and
presentational methods. Sales executives work with the class to
develop the knowledge and skills described above and to help
them select and work with a media client to develop an advertising
campaign. Prerequisite:
BRDM-3420 3 hours
Broadcasting and Media Management–Sp
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the
concerns facing the management of a media company including
legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management,
implementation of programming, and station acquisition.
Prerequisite:
(Fee:$45)
BRDM-3605 3 hours
Writing and Design for Web and Mobile Media–Sp
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
special design and writing necessary for emerging new media,
including the web, mobile media, and social networking sites and
services. Crosslisted with JOUR.
BRDM-3611 Web Analytics–Fa 3 hours
The study of methods for gathering and interpreting Web
tracking and usage data. The approach taken is a consumer-
centric strategic analysis called Key Insights Analysis which has
as its goal delivery of actionable insights and matrices for website
developers. (Fee: $15)
BRDM-3620 Digital Compression and Streaming–Fa 3 hours
The course deals with the preparation and delivery of digital
media files. Topics include digital media file formats, methods for
compression of audio and video files and methods of streaming
digital media files over the Internet via Web sites. Prerequisite:
BRDM-1120 Audio Technical Training; BRDM 2110 Video Technical
Training. (Fee: $45)
BRDM-3630 Principles of Computer Animation–Sp 3 hours
Application of the principles of traditional cell-based animation
to computer animation, as well as the effective use of animation
for communication.
BRDM-3650 Networked Audience–Fa 3 hours
Students will develop a framework for understanding the
audience by looking at the intersection of a wide variety of factors
that shape the media environment. The students will then project
current trends to anticipate where the audience will be in the next
five years. Crosslisted with JOUR. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
status.(Fee: $10)
2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 231
Course Descriptions BRDM-3150 – BRDM-3650
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