2001-2002 Academic Catalog

0 c Arts Mission Statement The Department ofCommunication Arts seeks to offer an education in communication consistent with biblical truth. Purpose Communication is an essential part of the world as God made it. The Department ofCommunication Arts recognizes the importance of understanding the theory as well as the practice of effective and edifying conversation. Contemporary issues and theories are presented and discussed in the perspective of Scripture. Global Objectives 1. To develop skills in critical thinking, academic research and scholarly writing. 2. To encourage a biblical understanding of ethics in commu– nication. 3. To identify implications ofcommunication theory. 4. To provide opportunities for students to practice skills of communication. 5. To foster an understanding of the central role of electronic media communication in contempora1y culture. 6. To encourage an appreciation for theatre as a source of personal expression, societal analysis, and aesthetic enjoyment and career preparation. 7. To equip the student with skills vital for communication success in vocational and/or avocational endeavors. 8. To prepare students for graduate school. Faculty James Phipps, Chairman: Professor of Communication Arts. Former president, Speech Communication Association of Ohio; village mayor; experienced sportscaster. Ed11catio11: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. J. Wesley Baker, Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Electronic Media. Experienced newscaster; researcher in interactive video. Ed11catio11: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., Univer– sity of South Carolina, 1980; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1977. Rebecca Baker, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Member of Springfield Arts Council, Licensed Speech Pathologist, verteran actress and director, formerly on Cedarville faculty 1977-79. Ed11catio11: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1973; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1975; M.A., University of Cincinnati, 1996. At Cedarville since 2001. Clark Greer, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Media Research. Education: B.A., Los Angeles Baptist College, 1978; M. Div., Northwest Baptist Seminary, 1981; M.A., University of Southern California, 1985; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Deborah Haffey, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Popular conference speaker. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, The Ohio State University. At Cedarville since 1986. James Kragel, Assistant Professor of Communication Alis. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James Leightenheimer, Associate Professor of C01nnmnication Arts. Advisor ofU99.5; experienced broadcaster. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.A., Ohio University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1982. J. Michael Lopez, Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1975; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1984. Mischelle Mcintosh, Instructor of Communication Arts. Media Research. Ed11cation: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Pensacola Christian College, 1981; M.S., University ofWest Florida, 1992. At Cedarville since 1999. Clifford Johnson, Assistant to the President, Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.Ed., Western Washington University, 1949; M.Ed., Western Washington University, 1953; D.Ed., University ofWashington, 1962. At Cedarville since 1962. Diane Merchant, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator ofsecondary education program; member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1978; M.A., Kent State University, 1990; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1996. At Cedarville since 1986. Matthew Moore, Instructor of Communication Arts. Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1992; M.A., Miami University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1998. Kurt Moreland, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Advisor for the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.A., West Virginia University, 1978; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Purdue University. At Cedarville since 1981. Jeffrey Motter, Instmctor in Communication Arts. Debate coach. Education B.A., Cedarville University, 1999; M.A., The Ohio State University, 2001. At Cedarville since 2001. David Robey, Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Theatre. Experienced actor; professional speaker; communications consultant. Education: B.A., Pillsbury Bible College, 1970; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; graduate study, Tennessee Temple University, 1974; Ph.D., Union Graduate School, 1989. At Cedarville since 1981. Margaret Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator ofFundamentals Program. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964. M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Technical Support Staff Donald Jones, Technical Director and Designer. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1993. At Cedarville since 1982. Programs of Study The Department ofCommunication Arts offers the following programs of study: Majors: Broadcasting with emphases in: Management/Sales Production Video Media Production Communication Arts with emphases in: Comprehensive Communication Media Communication Organizational Communication Public Communication Rhetoric Communication Multimedia Technologies: Media Production Theatre Minors: Broadcasting Comprehensive Communication Organizational Communications Theatre