1983-1984 Academic Catalog

81-431 Communications Internship . . . . . 81-461 Communication Ethics . . . . . . . 81-471through81-476 Independent Study 1-15 . . 3 1-4 Hroa1clc~1st1in2 is offered as an interdisciplinary major in the de– partment. The combination of courses is designed to reflect the broad areas of knowledge necessary for those pursuing careers in mass communications. The major is paraprofessional in nature and attempts to produce a balance between the practical and theoretical aspects of broadcasting. Cedarville graduates have ex– celled in broadcasting and related careers. Ke~cmlirt~m1en1ts for a in The major requires the completion of seventy quarter hours composed of 33 hours in core courses and 37 hours in an area of specialization chosen with the advice of the student's advisor. The core courses are: 81-130 Introduction to Broadcasting . . . 3 81-131 Audio Control Techniques . . . . 2 81-132 Broadcast Announcing . . . . . . 4 81-133 Broadcast Program Production . . 4 81-231 Broadcast Research Systems . . . 3 81-234 Television Production . . . . . . . 4 81-235 Broadcast Journalism . . . . . . . 3 81-331 Communications in the Information Age . 3 81-432 Mass Media Law and Regulation . . . . . 4 81-465 Seminar in Religious Broadcasting . . . . 3 Areas By the end of the sophomore year, each broadcasting major should select an area of specialization from among: Broadcast Production. Designed for the student planning "on-air" or production work in radio or television, this em– phasis includes additional coursework in broadcasting as well as courses from the other areas of communication arts. Broadcast Journalism. This emphasis draws from courses in several disciplines, particularly the social sciences, to give the student an understanding of the areas about which he will be writing. Broadcast For the student planning to enter the business aspect of broadcasting, this emphasis in– cludes additional coursework in broadcasting and courses from the Department of Business Administration. Video Media Production. This emphasis is for students inter– ested in the non-broadcast applications of video in business, industry, education, health careers, and the so-called "new media." 81-110 Fundamentals of Speech-A, W, Sp 5 hours Usually a prerequisite for other courses in speech, the funda– mental course offers theory and practice in basic speech skills for extemporaneous speaking, discussion, debate, and the use of voice and action in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. Stu– dents gain extensive training in public speaking as an art. 81-123 Voice and Diction - W 3 hours Special training in voice usage for speaking is balanced with an emphasis upon the correction of deviate voice qualities and im– perfect enunciation. 81-130 Introduction to -A 3 hours An overview of the background, principles, and techniques of broadcasting, the study provides an introduction to the beginning, growth, and regulation of broadcasting. The structure of broad– casting, current criticism of the media, and the use of broadcast– ing by Christians are also discussed. Broadcasting majors must take the course concurrently with Audio Control Techniques. 81-131 Audio Control Techniques-A 2 hours Instruction and training are offered in the operation of elec– tronic equipment used in broadcasting. Emphasis is upon radio, with some television. The course is open to nonmajors. Broadcast majors must take the course concurrently with 81-130 Introduc– tion to Broadcasting. (Credit/No Credit). 81-132 Broadcast Announcing- W 4 hours This course examines all types of announcing and applies each to use in both radio and television programs. Emphasis is on the use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to– one basis. 81-133 Program Production - Sp 3 hours The roles of director and sound engineer are emphasized in this course which is designed to introduce the student to the tech– niques of working with the other members of a production staff