2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Minors Course requirements for the minor in broadcasting involve 25 qua1ier hours including: COM-232 Theories ofMass Media .......................................... 5 COM-331 CommunicationintheinformationAge ................... 3 MMT-271 Introduction to Interactive Multimedia ................... 3 RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting .................................... 3 RTV-102 Audio Control Techniques ....................................... 2 RTV-202Writing for ElectronicMedia ..................................... 3 RTV-341 Issues and Ethics in Electronic Media ...................... 3 RTV-402 Seminar inReligious Broadcasting ............................ 3 Course requirements for the minor in comprehensive communication arts involve 25 quarter hours including: COM-200PersuasiveThe01y ................................................... 5 COM-205CommunicationThe01y ........................................... 3 COM-222ResearchinC01mnunication .................................... 4 COM-310 Advanced Public Speaking ...................................... 5 COM-324Interpersonal Communication .................................. 3 COM-411 History ofPublic Address ....................................... 5 Course requirements for the minor in organizational commu– nications involve 24 quarter hours including: COM-200 Persuasive The01y ................................................... 5 COM-205 CommunicationTheoiy ........................................... 3 COM-223 GroupDiscussion .................................................... 3 COM-323 OrganizationalConmmnication ................................ 3 COM-325 Interviewing ............................................................. 3 COM-4060rganizationa1Leadership ....................................... 3 MGMT-350 Principles ofOrganization andManagement ........ 4 Course requirements for the minor in theatre involve 28 quarter hours of theatre course work as approved by advisor including: THTR-141 Introduction to Theatre ......................................... 4 THTR-148 Play Production ..................................................... 3 Electives in theatre ................................................................. 21 Course Descriptions Broadcasting RTV-101 Introduction to Broadcasting-A 3 hours Introduction to the beginning, growth, and regulation of broadcasting. The structure of broadcasting, current criticism of the media, and the use of broadcasting by Christians are also discussed. Corequisite (broadcast majors): RTV-J02 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-JOJ Introduction to Broadcasting. (Fee: $30) RTV-103 ProgramProduction-W 3 hours 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 develop– ing various types of programs for broadcast. Prerequisite: RTV-J02 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 televis10n 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 Study of methods of sportscasting coupled with practice, which concentrates on coverage ofmajor 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 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 bibliography, and paper outline. RTV-212 Writing for the Electronic Media-A 3 hours Covers the form and style ofwriting 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-A 3 hours Acquaints students with basic principles of photography (light, exposure, composition, and darkroom skills) through lecture, laborat01y sessions, and photographic assignments. (Fee: $35) RTV-260 Broadcast Clinic-A,W,Sp 2 hours Hands-on experience in a broadcasting laborat01y. 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-JOJ Introduction to Broadcasting. (Fee: $30) RTV-301 Electronic Media Research-W 3 hours 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/laboratmy class designed for students with a sh·ong commitment to production. The course seeks to develop critical judgment in audio production while sharpening multitrack and computer-based studio production skills. Prerequisite: RTV-J03 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. Deals with preproduction plam1ing, production in the field, and electronic postproduction, including videotape editing. (Fee: $30) Dmma st11de11ts pe1for111 i11 the beautifii/, state-a/the art 400-seat theatre located in the new Stevens Student Center.