2002-2003 Academic Catalog

68 Communication Arts School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible COM-4810 Research Pre-Seminar –Sp 1 hour Senior students present research findings to beginning researchers. Senior students mentor beginning students. Beginning researchers employ library search techniques to prepare a research prospectus. COM-4820 Senior Research Project –Fa 3 hours Students select a topic of interest, research, and write a paper under the direction of a research mentor. Students present findings before faculty and peers. Research is published by the department and retained in the Department of Communication Arts archives. Prerequisites: COM-2050 Communication Theory; COM-2220 Communication Research; COM-4810 Research Pre-Seminar. (Fee: $45) COM-4830 Research–Post Seminar –Sp 0 hours Senior students present research findings to beginning researchers. Senior students mentor beginning students. Beginning researchers employ library search techniques to prepare a research prospectus. COM-4840 Senior Project: Recital –Fa,Sp 3 hours Students desiring to fulfill their senior project requirement with a recital must declare that to their advisor before the end of the sophomore year. The required courses should be completed by spring of the junior year. Platform examinations are required of all who wish to present a recital and are included in COM-2410 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation and COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking. All students who wish to transfer college credit for these courses must complete a platform examination the semester they enter the major. Entrance and continuation in the program is determined by faculty. Capstone course. Prerequi- sites: COM-1230 Voice and Diction; COM-2410 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation; COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking; (THTR-2430 Principles of Acting). (Fee: $50) COM-4900 Internship in Communications –Fa,Sp 3-12 hours Students are placed with professional organizations to gain experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon availability. Electronic Media Courses EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media –Fa 3 hours Survey of electronic media, including history and development, types, audience research, regulations, and globalization. EMTC-1120 Audio Production –Fa 3 hours Students receive instruction and training in the operation of electronic equipment used in electronic media. This course emphasizes the roles of sound designer and engineer; the student will be introduced to the techniques of audio production and will produce a variety of media projects. (Fee: $45) EMTC-1210 Media Performance –Sp 3 hours Examines all types of announcing and applies each with particular emphasis to radio and television performance. Emphasis is on the use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $45 ) EMTC-2061 Proficiency in HTML –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create Web pages using an HTML editor. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2062 Proficiency in Photoshop –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create screen designs for television and interactive media in Photoshop. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2063 Proficiency in Illustrator –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create vector-based designs in Illustrator. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training –Fa,Sp 3 hours This course provides hands-on training with all video production equipment including cameras, lighting, sound, and editing. The student will learn basic television skills and technical terms. (Fee: $45) EMTC-2130 Writing for Electronic Media –Sp 3 hours Covers the form and style of writing for radio, television, and interactive media. Work in the course includes news writing, public service announcements, promotional announcements, advertisements, video scripting, and writing for the Web and other multimedia applications. EMTC-2310 Introduction to Photography –Sp 2 hours Acquaints students with basic principles of photography (light, exposure, composition, and darkroom skills) through lecture, laboratory sessions, and photographic assignments. (Fee: $45) EMTC-2606 Introduction to Computer Animation for Electronic Media –Sp 2 hours An introduction to the use of 3D animation software. Intended for students who do not have a background in 3D animation and who need some directed help in preparing for EMTC-3065 Proficiency in Maya. May not be counted as major hours for Electronic Media majors. (Fee: $35) EMTC-2610 Preproduction Planning –Fa 3 hours Examines the preproduction phase of television and multimedia productions. Topics covered include planning, specifications, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on project management and research to understand the design and effectiveness of television and multimedia projects. EMTC-3061 Proficiency in Flash –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create Flash animations and interactive programs. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) Three annual productions by the Department of Communication Arts along with student productions complement course work.