1991-1992 Academic Catalog

Departmental Courses Broadcasting RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting-A 3 hours Introduction to the begimllng. growth. and regulation of broadcasting. The structure of broadcasting, current criticism of the media, and the use of broadcasting by Christians are also discussed. Broadcasting majors must take the course concurrently with Audio Control Techniques. RTV-102Audio Control Techniques-A 2 hours Instruction and training are offered in the operation of electronic equipment used in broad– casting. Emphasis is upon radio, with some television. The course is open to non-majors. Broadcast majors must take the course concurrently with RTV-10I Introduction to Broadcast– ing. (Fee: $30) RTV-103 Program Production-W 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 ofprograms for broadcast Prerequisite: RTV-102 Audio Control Techniques. (Fee: $30) RTV-104 Broadcast Announcing-Sp 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 ofideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $30) RTV-151 Sportscasting-W 2 hours The study of methods of sportscasting coupled with practice which concentrates on cover– age of major sports including basketball, football, and baseball. Interviewing techniques and news formats for sportscasting will also be covered. Open to all students. (Credit/No Credit). (odd years) RTV-201 Academic Research in Mediated Communication-A 2 hours An introduction to research and paper writing in the field ofmedia study. The course deals with library research tools used in academic research of the field, leading the student through the developmental stages of a research paper, including proposal, working bibliography and paper outline. RTV-212 Broadcast Writing-A 3 hours Covers the form and style of writing for the electronic media. Work in the course includes writing music continuity, advertising copy, and scripts for programs. (even years) RTV-223 Introduction to Photography-Sp 3 hours Acquaints students with basic principles of photography (light, exposure, composition, and darkroom skills) through lecture, laboratory sessions, and photographic assignments. (Fee: $35) RTV-241 Broadcast Journalism-A 3 hours With an emphasis upon writing broadcast news, the course also deals with interviewing and structuring news programs. Newscasts and news programs are studied and developed. (odd years) CommunicationArts 91 RTV-260 Broadcast Clinic-A, W, Sp 2 hours Hands-on experience in a broadcasting laboratory. 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. Requires a minimum of six hours work in the clinic per week. Prerequisite: RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting. RTV-262 Television Camera Clink-A, W, Sp 2 hours "Hands-on" training with television equipment is designed to orient the student to most of the equipment normally used for video production. Six hours per week of work at assigned tasks are required. Prerequisite: RTV-320 Television Production. RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems- W 3 hours A study of methods of audience analysis, program surveys, and public service studies designed to acquaint the student with systems and procedures available to test station penetra- tion and image. Prerequisite: RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting. (even years) RTV-310 AdvancedAudio Production-A 4 hours A lecture/laboratory class designed for students with a strong commitment to production. The course seeks to develop critical judgment in audio production while sharpening studio production skills. Prerequisite: RTV-103 Program Production. RTV-320 Television Production - W 4 hours Techniques and methods of television program production are taught from a producer's perspective. Basic television-related jobs are described and production definitions are ex– plained. (Fee: $30) RTV-321 Electronic Field Production-Sp 4 hours The methods of field production are taught from the perspective of director and producer. The course deals with preproduction planning, production in the field, and the electronic post– production (including videotape editing). Prerequisite: RTV-320 TVProduction. RTV-331 BroadcastAdvertising and Sales-Sp 4 hours The sales structure of broadcasting, including the roles of salesmen, sales management, and sales promotion is examined. Research principles are applied to sales and the creative work in advertising, including copywriting. is explored. Prerequisite: RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems. RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Journalism-Sp 3 hours This course examines the ethical implications of the practice of journalism. After the establishment of a Biblical ethical base, current criticisms of the role and performance of journalism, particularly in its American context, are evaluated. (odd years) RTV-361 Advanced Broadcast Clinic-A, W, Sp 2 hours An advanced workship in radio which is repeatable to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: RTV-260 Broadcast Clinic (Credit/No Credit). RTV-364 Advanced Clinic in Reporting-A, W, Sp 2 hours Work for the news department of the College radio station. The student is assigned a regular newsbeat from which he or she gathers and writes news for station use. RTV-365 Advanced Clinic in Graphics-A, W, Sp 2 hours An introduction to the use of the computer for video graphics. Includes character generator work, as well as the use ofpaint, digitizing and animation programs. RTV-401 Mass Media Law and Regulation-A 4 hours Development of Frrst Amendment protections and present legal requirements for media are studied. Emphasis is placed upon court decisions on First Amendment freedoms for both broadcast and print journalists, as well as regulations imposed upon the broadcaster.