1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Arts Minors Course requirements for the minor in broadcasting involve 25 quarter hours including: COM-232 Theories of Mass Media ................................ 5 COM-331 Communication in the Information Age ........ 3 RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting .......................... 3 RTV-102 Audio Control Techniques .............................. 2 RTV-202 Writing for Electronic Media .......................... 3 RTV-271 Introduction to Electronic Multimedia ............ 3 RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Electronic Media ............ 3 RTV-402 Seminar in Religious Broadcasting ................. 3 Course requirements for the minor in general communication arts involve 25 quarter hours including: COM-200 Persuasive Theory ......................................... 5 COM-222 Research in Communication .......................... 4 COM-310 Advanced Public Speaking ............................ 5 COM-324 Interpersonal Communication ........................ 3 COM-331 Communication in the Information Age ........ 3 COM-411 History of Public Address ............................. 5 Course requirements for the minor in organizational communications involve 24 quarter hours including: COM-200 Persuasive Theory ......................................... 5 COM-223 Group Discussion .......................................... 3 COM-323 Organizational Communication ..................... 3 COM-325Interviewing ................................................... 3 COM-331 Communication in the Information Age ........ 3 COM-406 Leadership ..................................................... 3 MGMT-350 Principles of Organization and Management ........................................................... 4 Course requirements for the minor in theatre arts involve 28 quarter hours including: COM-123 Voice and Diction .......................................... 3 COM-141 Introduction to Dramatic Art ......................... 4 COM-240 Stagecraft ...................................................... 2 COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation ............. 5 COM-243 Principles of Acting ....................................... 3 COM-343 Principles of Play Directing ........................... 4 COM-346 Advanced Acting ........................................... 3 COM-413 Dramatic Literature ....................................... 4 CourseDescriptions Broadcasting RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting-A 3 hours Introduction to the beginning, growth, and regulation of broadcast– ing. The structure of broadcasting, cuffent criticism of the media, and the use of broadcasting by Christians are also discussed. Corequisite (broadcast majors): RTV-102 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. Corequisite (broadcast majors): 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 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 for 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-233 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-301 Electronic Media Research-W 3 hours A study of methods of audience analysis, program surveys, and public service studies designed to acquaint the student with procedures of research for electronic media. (even years) 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 multitrack and computer-based 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)