2003-2004 Academic Catalog

69 Communication Arts School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-3065 Proficiency in Maya –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create 3D models and animations in Maya. A list of resources is available from the interactive media faculty to help the student prepare to pass this proficiency requirement. (Fee: $10) EMTC-3111 3 hours Survey Research for Electronic Media –Sp Study of survey research methodologies used in electronic media, including audience analysis, program and screen design testing, and station and website ratings. Includes an introduction to academic research in electronic communication for secondary research and practice in primary research by media practitioners using survey methodologies. Prerequisite: EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media. EMTC-3112 3 hours Content Research for Electronic Media –Fa Introduces media students to research and paper writing, and provides knowledge and practical experience in conducting content analyses of electronic media. The course instructs students in the library tools for media research, content coding procedures, and writing final research reports. Prerequisite: EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media. EMTC-3150 Electronic Media Ethics –Fa 2 hours Development of an applied theistic ethic for media practitioners. Topics for ethical examination include media content, business practices, advertising, journalism, privacy, and intellectual property rights. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. EMTC-3151 2 hours Christian Approaches to Electronic Media –Sp Builds upon theistic critiques of the connections between society and technology to develop an understanding of how Christians approach the electronic media, both as consumers and practitioners. EMTC-3210 Advanced Audio Production –Fa,Sp 3 hours This class is designed to teach the theories, principles, and practices of multi-track studio production. Emphasis will be given to the use of digital recording technologies and their usage related to other media. (Fee: $45) EMTC-3310AdvancedVideoProduction –Fa 3 hours Taught from the producer’s perspective. Hands-on training dealing with all the variables of making a video production, including pre-production, production, and post-production, and including linear and non-linear editing techniques. Prerequisite: EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training. (Fee: $45) EMTC-3330 Screenwriting –Fa 2 hours An advanced writing course for students interested in learning the formal construction involved in writing a professional screenplay, with emphasis on dramatic writing and strong character development. Prerequisite: EMTC-2130 Writing for Electronic Media. EMTC-3350Documentary Film –Sp 2 hours Overview of the origins, development, and current trends in the production of documentary films. Emphasis is given to the viewing and analysis of selected documentary programs. (Fee: $25) (even years) EMTC-3410 Electronic Media Sales –Fa 3 hours The sales structure of media companies is explored. Emphasis is given to conducting a customer needs analysis and developing sales presentations. Sales executives work with the class to develop technique, copywriting, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: EMTC-3111 Survey Research for Electronic Media; or EMTC-3112 Content Research for Electronic Media. (Fee: $45) EMTC-3420 Electronic Media Management –Sp 3 hours This class is designed to acquaint the student with the concerns facing the management of a media company including legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management, implementation of programming, and station acquisition. Prerequisite: EMTC-3111 Survey Research for Electronic Media; or EMTC-3112 Content Research for Electronic Media. EMTC-3610 Visual Design for Electronic Media –Sp 3 hours This course applies the theory and principles of visual communication to screen design for multimedia production and television graphics. Emphasis is placed on designing for both NTSC and wide-screen HDTV aspect ratios. Students are also introduced to screen design for personal digital assistants. Prerequisites: ART-1100 Introduction to Art; or COM-3220 Visual Communication; and EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media. (Fee: $35) EMTC-3630 Principles of Computer Animation –Sp 3 hours Application of the principles of traditional cell-based animation to computer animation, as well as the effective use of animation for communication. Prerequisite: EMTC-3065 Proficiency in Maya. (Fee: $35) EMTC-3640 Issues in Mobile Electronic Media –Sp 3 hours Examines a variety of issues associated with portable communication devices such as personal digital assistants and Web-capable cell phones. Topics covered include applications of traditional media theories to wireless communication, diffusion, regulation of wireless technology, e-commerce, and industrial and sociological implications of media mobility. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (Fee: $35) EMTC-3720 Audio Production Practicum –Fa,Sp 1 hour The practicum is designed to place the student in a variety of professional settings on and off campus, with the purpose of allowing the student to practice audio skills acquired in earlier classes. The course is repeatable for a total of two hours. Prerequisites: EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media; and EMTC-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $45) EMTC-3731 Video Production Practicum –Fa,Sp 1 hour Production on a video crew in large auditorium production as assigned by the instructor. The course is repeatable for a total of six hours. Prerequisites: EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training; junior or senior status; and permission of instructor. (Fee: $25) EMTC-3732 Directing Practicum –Fa,Sp 1 hour Production on a video crew in large auditorium production as assigned by the instructor. The course is repeatable for a total of three hours. Prerequisites: EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training; junior or senior status; and permission of instructor. The theatre major at Cedarville University is a comprehensive program providing training in stage performance, technical theatre, design, theatre history, education and religious drama.