1973-1974 Academic Catalog

230 Radio Production 2 hours An attempt to combine communication theory with practice, radio production provides the student with on-the-air experience on WCDR-FM. The student is trained in the diverse areas of broadcasting including production, traffic, news, sports, community service, and others. The course is repeatable to a total of six hours. Students should plan a minimum of hours work in the station per week. Prerequisite: SP 130 232 Introduction to Mass Media 5 hours A survey of contemporary mass media with attention to the nature, role, structure, influence, operation, and problems to newspapers, magazines, ra~io, and television journalistic activities. 240 Stagecraft 5 hours The theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage settings; organization and operation of production crews; theories and methods of costuming produc– tions are stressed. 242 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation 5 hours The effective reading and interpretation of prose and poetry with expression is the goal of the oral interpretation course. The student studies the theories of several authors in the area and has a chance to practice applying the theories to specific literary works. 243 Principles of Acting 3 hours Study in the principle theories and methods of acting is balanced with practice of stage movement and voice. Principles of physical and emotional response on stage are taught along with the characteristics of various dramatic genres. 320 Intercollegiate Debate 2 hours Participation in intercollegiate tournaments at the novice level using the current debate propositions, will give the student a chance to apply his theory and ability to actual competitive debating. One of the oldest of the educational curricula, the course stresses the ethical theories of debate and attempts to allow the student to become involved in national issues as well. The course is repeatable to a total of six credit hours. 322 Persuasive Communication Theory 3 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitude, involvement, and change, are combined with classical positions on the principles and methods of persuasive communications. Attention is given to the study, analysis, and delivery ofpersuasive speeches in a free society. The student is given background in the rhetorical criticism of logical, emo– tional and ethical proofs. 330 Advanced Radio Production 2 hours An advanced workshop in radio - see SP 230. Repeatable to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: 130 and 230

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