1987-1988 Academic Catalog

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllBC ommunication Arts 85 MRKT-263 Prine. of Advertising . . . . 4 MRKT-363 Marketing Research . . . . 4 PYCH-260 Human Growth and Devel. 5 PYCH-356 Psychology of Leaming 4 COM-141 Intro. to Dramatic Arts 3 COM-243 Principles of Acting . . . . . 3 COM-323 Organizational Communication 3 COM-343 Principles of Play Directing . 4 **NOTE: All internships are dependent upon availability and placement. Broadcasting Curriculum Broadcasting major requirements General Education requirements Electives ............. . DEPARTMENTAL COURSES 70 86 36 192 COM-HO Fundamentals of Speech -A, W, Sp 5 hours Usually a prerequisite for other courses in speech, the fundamental course offers theory and practice in basic speech skills for extemporane– ous speaking, discussion, debate, and the use of voice and action in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. Students gain extensive training in public speaking as an art. COM-112 Honors Speech-A 5 hours The course will expose the student to and prepare the student for com– petition in the three general areas of intercollegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dramatic-duo) public speaking (per– suasion, informative, communication analysis) and limited preparation events, (impromptu and extemporaneous speaking). Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor. COM-123 Voice and Diction - W 3 hours Knowledge of voice production, including breathing, projection, and articulation, is applied to the vocal needs of the student through class lec– tures and individually structured practice drills. RTV-130 Introduction to Broadcasting - A 3 hours An overview of the background, principles, and techniques of broad– casting, the study provides an introduction to the beginning, growth, and regulation of broadcasting. The structure of broadcasting, current criti– cism of the media, and the use of broadcasting by Christians are also dis– cussed. Broadcasting majors must take the course concurrently with Audio Control Techniques. RTV-131 Audio Control Techniques -A 2 hours Instruction and training are offered in the operation of electronic equipment used in broadcasting. Emphasis is upon radio, with some tele– vision. The course is open to nonmajors. Broadcast majors must take the course concurrently with RTV-130 Introduction to Broadcasting. RTV-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. RTV-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 techniques of working with the other members of a production staff while developing various types of programs for broadcast. Prerequisite: RTV-131 Audio Control Techniques. RTV-134 Sportscasting - W 2 hours The study of methods of sportscasting coupled with practice which concentrates on coverage of major sports including basketball, football, and baseball. Interviewing techniques and news formats for sportscast– ing will also be covered. Open to all students. (Credit/No Credit). (Alternate, even years) COM-140 Private Speech-A, W, Sp 1or2 hours Private speech is designed to give instruction which will help the stu– dent develop and improve his ability in speaking. This study gives the student opportunity to perfect oral interpretation for recital, public per– formance, or competition in the fields of speech. This course may be elected by those wishing to correct speech defects by developing new speech patterns. Problems to be considered include: faulty articulation, stuttering, breathy voice, strident voice, irregularities arising from a cleft palate, and other speech-related problems. By per– mission of instructor only. (Credit/No Credit) Up to six total hours. COM-141 Introduction to Dramatic Art-A 3 hours The course involves study of the history and development of theater: dramatic literature is considered as a reflection of man and culture during various periods, dealing with philosophy, religion, and socio-political thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. COM-146 Dramatic Participation 1 hour Students who perform in a Communications Arts directed play may re– ceive one hour of credit to be applied to the quarter immediately follow– ing the specified production. Request for credit must be made to the director at the beginning of rehearsals for the production. (Credit/ No Credit). Repeatable up to 4 hours. COM-200 Persuasive Theory - W 5 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitudes, involvement, and change are combined with classical positions on the principles and methods of persuasive communications. Attention