1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Broadcasting RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting--A 3 hours Introduction to the beginning, growth, and regulation of broadcast– ing. 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-102 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 television. The course is open to non-majors. Broadcast majors must take the course concurrently with RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting. (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 of programs 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 of ideas 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 coverage 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 of media 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 bibliogra– phy, and paper outline. RTV-212 Writing fo1· the Electronic Media--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-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. (Fee: $30) RTV-262 Television Camera Clinic--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. (Fee: $30) RTV-271 Introduction to Electronic Multimedia--Sp 3 hours The merging of computers and audio and video media have created the field of multimedia computing. This course provides an overview of the technological changes which have created this electronic marriage of media and its applications, focusing on institutional and educational uses. 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 penetration and image. Prerequisite: RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting. (even years) Arts 79 RTV-310 Advanced Audio 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. (Fee: $30) 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 explained. (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). (Fee: $30) RTV-331 Broadcast Advertising and Sales--Sp 4 hours The sales structure of broadcasting, including the roles of sales– men, 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. (Fee: $30) RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Electronic Media--W 3 hours This course examines ethical issues in the wide range of electronic media. After the establishment of a biblical ethical base, current criticisms of the role and performance of electronic media are evaluated. Topics include program content, advertising, privacy and intellectual property. RTV-361 Advanced Broadcast Clinic--A,W,Sp 2 hours An advanced workshop in audio production which may be repeated with others to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: RTV-310 Ad– vanced Audio Production. (Credit/No Credit) (Fee: $30) RTV-362 Advanced Clinic in TV Production--W,Sp 2 hours An advanced workshop in TV/video production which may be repeated with others to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: RTV-321 Electronic Field Production. (Credit/No Credit) (Fee: $30) RTV-365 Advanced Clinic in Graphics--A 2 hours An introduction to the use of the computer for video graphics. Includes character generator work, as well as the use of paint, digitizing, and animation programs. (Fee: $30) RTV-366 Advanced Broadcast clinic: 3D Graphics and Anima- tion--W 2 hours Advanced use of the computers for video graphics. The emphasis is on three-dimensional modeling, rendering, and animation in 24- bit graphics. RTV-371 Graphic Design for Multimedia Computing--A 3 hours An introduction to computer graphics for video, this course presents principles of communication through graphic design. Topics include problems in transfer of computer graphics to video, specialized hardware for input and output on images, the legal and ethical aspects of digital imaging, and uses of presentation graphics. RTV-375 Authoring for Interactive Multimedia--Sp 4 hours This course covers the development of interactive multimedia programming for educational and training applications. Topics include research on the effectiveness of the interactive media, the team approach to planning for interactive projects, and the use of authoring software for control of various media by the computer. RTV-401 Mass Media Law and Regulation--A 4 hours Development of First 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. RTV-402 Seminar in Religious Broadcasting--W 3 hours Intensive study in religious broadcasting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. RTV-407 Internship in Broadcasting--A,W,Sp,Su RTV-408 Independent Study in Broadcasting Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 5-15 hours 1-4 hours RTV-431 Broadcast Management--Sp 3 hours Acquaints the student with the concerns facing the management of a broadcast station including legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management, and implementation of programming. Prerequisite: RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems.