2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 228 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EMTC-2061 Proficiency in HTML –Fa, Sp 0 hours The student will demonstrate the ability to create webpages 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 –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 –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-2220 Sound Design –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to prepare the media production student to create sound designs for readio, television, film and other audio media by studying the nature of sound, psychoacoustics, the power of the voice, sound effects, and music and how they can be used in combination with visual image to influence listeners/viewers. Students will create and execute a variety of sound designs for radio, television, and other audio media. Prerequisite: EMTC-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $45) 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 Preproduction 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-2350 Introduction to Graphics for TV and Film –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the creation and use of graphics for television and film. Topics covered include titling for main and “lower third” titles, motion graphics for program introductions and “bumps,” 2D and 3D animation and SFX for compositing with live action. (Fee: $40). 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 Flash. Crosslisted as GDES. May not be counted as major hours for broadcasting and digital 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 broadcasting and digital 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-2810 Sophomore Seminar –Fa 1 hours The sophomore seminar in broadcasting and digital media is designed to acquaint students with current trends in the electronic media and to aid students in formulating strategies for entry into careers in the electronic media. Prerequisite: EMTC-1110 Introduction to Electronic Media. 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-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 status. 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 Digital Audio Post Production –Fa 3 hours This course 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) Course Descriptions | EMTC-2061 – EMTC-3210