1997-1998 Academic Catalog

RTV-321 Electronic Field Production-Sp 4 hours The methods of field production are taught from the perspective of director and producer. Deals with preproduction planning, production in the field, and electronic postproduction, including videotape editing. (Fee: $30) RTV-331 Broadcast Advertising and Sales-Sp 4 hours The 'sales structure of broadcasting is explored. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the theory and techniques of broadcast sales. Working sales executives work with the class to develop technique, copywriting, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems. (Fee: $30) RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Electronic Media-W 3 hours 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 that may be repeated with others to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: RTV-310 Advanced Audio Production. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $30) RTV-363 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-364 Advanced Clinic in TV Production-W,Sp 2 hours An advanced workshop in TV/video production that may be repeated with others to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: RTV-321 Electronic Field Production. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $30) RTV-367 Large Auditorium Video Production-A,W,Sp 2 hours Students receive "hands-on" experience in the production of events in a large auditorium setting. Camera work and "live-switching" to directing opportunities are included. Repeatable to 6 hours. RTV-368 Sports Production Clinic-A,W,Sp 2 hours The full production of college sporting events including directing, announcing, equipment operation, "live-switching", and producing is available for hands-on experience. Repeatable to six hours. 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 cou~t decisions helping to define First Amendment freedoms for those m the electronic media, 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 ofprogramming. Prerequisite: RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems. RTV-464 Special Topics 3 hours Available to advanced students who desire intense study in special areas of media. (Fee: $30) RTV-482 Senior Project I Broadcasting 3 hours RTV-483 Senior Project II Broadcasting 3 hours Each student selects a topic of interest and prepares a major research paper, which discusses their findings or a major project. Taken for two quarters and overseen by an individual faculty mentor. Capstone course. Prerequisite: COM-205 Communication Theory; COM-222 Research in Communications; senior status. Communication Communication Arts COM-110 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 sldlls for extempora– neous speaking and the use of voice and delivery in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. Students gain extensive training in public speaking as an art. COM-112 Honors Speech-A 5 hours Course will expose the student to and prepare the student for competition in the three general areas of intercollegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dramatic-duo), public speaking (persuasion, informative, communication analysis), and limited preparation events (impromptu and extemporaneous spealdng). Prerequisite: audition; permission of instructor. COM-123 Voice and Diction-W 3 hours Designed to assist the student in strengthening and maintaining the speaking voice. Areas of study include voice physiology, effective breathing for spealdng, voice quality, and articulation. A brief examination of major vocal problems is also given. COM-141 Introduction to Dramatic Art-A,W,Su 4 hours 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 brieflook at acting sldlls is also offered. COM-146 Dramatic Participation 1 hour Students who perform in a communication arts directed play may receive one hour of credit to be applied to the quarter immediately following the specified production. Requests for credit must be made to the director at the beginning of rehearsals for the production. Credit/no credit. Repeatable up to four 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 communica– tions. Attention is given to the study, analysis, and delivery of persuasive speeches in a free society. The student is given back– ground in the rhetorical criticism of logical, emotional, and ethical proofs. Interpersonal communication problems, methods, and theories are considered. COM-205 Communication Theory-A 3 hours An introduction and critical assessment of the theories that underlie interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication practice and research. COM-222 Research in Communication-W 4 hours Forms and methodology for research and writing in communication are studied using empirical, historical/critical, and specialized formats. Required for majors choosing a research project. COM-223 Group Discussion-W 3 hours Group interaction and principles of directing effective groups are studied in an attempt to develop individual understanding of group processes. Emphasis on the different aims of discussion situations. COM-232 Theories of Mass Media-Sp 5 hours Contemporary mass media is surveyed with attention to the nature, role, structure, influence, operation, and problems of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television-journalistic activities. COM-240 Stagecraft-A,W,Sp 2 hours The class is designed to acquaint the student with selected elements of play production. Students are assigned a project in an area of stagecraft, such as set construction/decoration, properties, lighting, or costuming in relation to the mounting of a theatrical production. Credit/no credit; repeatable to six hours. COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation-A 5 hours The study of literature through the medium of oral performance involves development in analysis and performance sldlls. Interpreta– tion theories and techniques that deal with poetry, prose, and dramatic literature are presented. COM-243 Principles of Acting-W 3 hours Study in the principal theories of realistic acting is balanced with practice in experiencing character creation. Principles of physical and emotional character development are explored.