1991-1992 Academic Catalog

PrograillsofStudy Tue Communication Arts Department offers the following programs of study: Majors in: Broadcasting, with specializations in: Journalism Management/Sales Production Video media production Communication arts, with specializations in: General communications Organizational communications Platform arts communications Speech education Student radio station WSRNprovides valuable experiencefor broadcastingmajors. Bill Pardi, a 1991 broadcasting graduate, wonfirst place in the Radio Division ofthe National Association ofCollege Broadcasters' National College Station Promo Contest. Communication Arts 85 Broadcasting Broadcasting is offered as an interdisciplinary major in the department. The combination of courses is designed to reflect the broad areas of knowl– edge necessary for those pursuing careers in mass communications. Tue major is paraprofessional in nature and attempts to produce a balance be– tween the practical and theoretical aspects ofbroadcasting. Cedarville gradu– ates have excelled in broadcasting and related careers. Course requirements involve seventy quarter hours including 32 quarter hours of core courses and 38 quarter hours in an area of specialization or electives approved by the department chairman. Internships, though strongly recommended, are dependent upon availability and placement. Broadcasting core requirements ..••...•••.••..•••..••..••....•..•..•.••..••..•••...•.••.. 32 RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting .................................................... 3 RTV-102 Audio Control Techniques ........................................................ 2 RTV-103 Broadcast Program Production ................................................. 4 RTV-104 Broadcast Announcing ............................................................. 4 RTV-201 Academic Research .................................................................. 2 RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems .................................................... 3 COM-331 CommunicationintheinformationAge .................................. 3 RTV-401 Mass Media Law and Regulation .............................................. 4 RTV-402 Seminar in Religious Broadcasting ........................................... 3 RTV-407 Internship ........................................................................... 8-15 (or RTV-408 Independent Study .......................................................... 4-8) Specializations, selected by the end of the sophomore year, include: Broadcast journalism Broadcast management/sales Broadcast production Video media production "What I likedbestabout Cedarville was the ability to obtain hands-on experience on equipment. This, when coupled with the extensive interaction with the broadcasting faculty, enabledme to go into astation and.notjust talk about the workbutactuallydo it." - Bill Pardi, a 1991 broadcasting graduate, is pursuing amasters degree at the Newhouse School ofCommunications at Syracuse University.