2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Communication Arts 2007-08 Cedarville University 77 Communication Arts EMTC-2130 Writing for Electronic Media –Fa 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. 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-2320 3 hours Pre-production and Planning for Video and Film –Fa This course examines the framework for preparation for video and film production in fiction and nonfiction programming. The duties of the producer and director are covered as they relate to scripting, budgets, legalities, scheduling, site surveys and other related preproduction duties for studio and field productions. (Fee $30) EMTC-2601 3 hours Interactive Interface Design with Flash –Fa Development of interactive interfaces for websites, interactive CDs and interactive television using industry-standard Flash software. Open to all students. For interactive media students who do not have a background in Flash, the course will provide them with some directed help in preparing for EMTC-3061 Proficiency in Fla sh. May not be counted as major hours for electronic media majors. (Fee: $35) EMTC-2606 2 hours Introduction to Computer Animation for Electronic Media –Fa 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) EMTC-3062 Proficiency in Director –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create interactive media products using Director. A list of resources is available 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 The study of survey research methodologies used in electronic media, including audience analysis; program and screen design testing; station and website ratings. Includes an introduction to academic research in electronic communication 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-3310 Advanced Video Production –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-3350 Documentary Film –Fa 2 hours An 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-3360 Documentary Film-Style Prod. I –Fa 3 hours Study of the framework for non-fiction film-style production. Emphasis on theory, pre-production planning, funding, writing, and interviewing unique to documentary programming. Will select a topic and complete a finished treatment, which will be the basis for the actual program produced in Documentary Film-style Production II. Prerequisites: EMTC-2110 Video Technical Training; and EMTC-3310 Advanced Video Production.