1998-1999 Academic Catalog

80 Communication rts 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-A 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 Jntroduction to Broadcasting. (Fee: $30) RTV-301 Electronic Media Research-W 3 hours Study of methods of audience analysis, program survey~. 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 Prograin 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. Deals with preproduction planning, production in the field, and electronic postproduction, including videotape editing. (Fee: $30) Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas visited the campus and was honored with the inauguration of The Cal Thomas Scholarship. Made possible by a grant from a friend of the College, the scholarships assist sfl/dents who aspire to use their abilities to i11f/11e11ce the media for Jesus Christ. 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. Sales executives work with the class to develop technique, copywriting, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: RTV- 301 Broadcast Research Systems. (Fee: $30) (alternate years) RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Electronic Media-W 3 hours Examines ethical issues in the wide range of electronic media. Establish biblical, ethical base, and evaluate current criticisms of the role and performance of electronic media. Topics include program content, advertising, privacy, and intellectual property. (odd years) RTV-361 Advanced Broadcast Clinic-A,W,Sp 2 hours 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 court decisions helping to define First Amendment freedoms for those in 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 of programming. Prerequisite: RTV- 301 Broadcast Research Systems. (alternate years) RTV-464 Spedal 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 findings, or complete 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.