2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

TPC-3210 Technical Editing –Sp 2 hours Students will learn to develop style guides and edit technical documents or communication using conventional and electronic methods to ensure consistent grammar, style, visual design, and technical accuracy for end-users in targeted audiences. TPC-3250 Documentation Design –Sp 3 hours Students will learn to plan, design, and create user documentation through systematic user analysis, task identification, effective writing, and effective visual design. TPC-4010 Designing Technical Reports –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to design and write effective technical reports and presentations that purposefully convey clear, concise, and accurate information to a targeted audience while using an appropriate level of technicality and supporting data or information. TPC-4020 Professional Portfolio Development II –Fa 1 hour Students will maintain a professional portfolio and learn to use it effectively to obtain employment after graduation. (Fee: $25) TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I –Fa 3 hours Students will learn how to design and manage information on the World Wide Web. The class addresses issues in usability, information architecture, and content strategy. Students will learn design principles and writing issues specific to the digital medium. TPC-4060 Designing Online Information II –Sp 3 hours Students will learn how to plan for, design, and provide front- end development for web pages. Students will learn to design mock ups for a web site and code those sites using HTML, XHTML, and CSS. Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I. TPC-4070 Designing Online Information III –Fa 2 hours Students will learn advanced features of HTML and CSS and beginning concepts of JavaScript. Students will use these tools to create usable, effective websites filled with rich content. Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I and TPC- 4060 Designing Online Information II. TPC-4130 Instructional Design I –Sp 3 hours Teaches technical communicators how to employ technology and learning theory in developing adult training courses. TPC-4140 Instructional Design II –Sp 3 hours This course provides students with the opportunity to delve deeper into the art and science of instructional design by focusing on educational technology in general and e-learning tools, techniques, and practices specifically in use in today’s corporate environment. The course also investigates the topics of knowledge management, performance support and human capital management in order to give students a well-rounded introduction to the contemporary practice of non-traditional instructional design. Prerequisites: TPC-4130 Instructional Design I or permission of instructor. TPC-4160 3 hours Technical and Professional Communication Internship –Su Students will participate in a work-study program approved and administered by the department in which advanced Professional Writing and Information Design students receive a variety of job- related experiences in a communication environment. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. TPC-4170 Special Topics –Sp 3 hours Students will study a selected topic(s) at the 4000-level. The flexibility of this course allows the faculty to meet the ever- changing nature of technical communication. Possible topics include project management, professional presentations, research methods, ethics in TPC, or other topics presented by faculty or requested by students. Prerequisites: TPC-3130 Technical Communication; TPC-3010 Style and Mechanics for Writers Capstone course. TPC-4230 1–3 hours Independent Study in Technical and Professional Communication –Fa, Sp, Su Independent study for junior and senior-level TPC majors with special interests and demonstrated ability. Music Technology (TYMU) TYMU-1251 Music Technology I –Sp 3 hours This course is a survey of music technology tools and techniques including an introduction to the digital audio workstation, digital audio editing, MIDI editing and programming, and virtual instruments. Prerequisites: THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills or successful completion of the Music Theory Entrance Exam; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) (even years) TYMU-2250 Music Technology II –Fa 3 hours This course focuses on laptop recording and editing, giving students skills necessary to record and mix their own arrangements and compositions. Students will use a guerrilla recording approach to create singles and albums. Prerequisites: TYMU-1251 Music Technology I; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) (even years) TYMU-2251 Music Technology III –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on a variety of synthesis techniques using Logic Pro’s various synthesizers as well as the software synthesizer, Omnisphere. Additionally, this course will introduce students to live performance applications with Mainstage. Prerequisites: TYMU-2250 Music Technology II; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) (even years) TYMU-3250 Music Technology IV –Fa 3 hours This course focuses on film-scoring techniques using live instruments and electronics. Students will create music for a variety of media including film, websites, and radio. Prerequisites: TYMU-2251 Music Technology III; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) (odd years) W Worship (WSHP) WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry –Fa 1 hour This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship ministry. It will provide the student with an examination of current practices in worship ministry, an overview of the worship degree at Cedarville, the character of a worshipper, the role of a worship leader, and career opportunities. WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology –Sp 2 hours This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship technology. It will explore the basic technologies and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. (Fee: $50) WSHP-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship –Fa 3 hours An introduction to and overview of the philosophy and history of church music ministry in the evangelical tradition, including the biblical foundation of worship and music, the philosophical foundations for various worship approaches, the application of biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical, cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries. WSHP-2100 Worship Forum –Fa, Sp 0 hour A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to various aspects of worship ministry. The seminar may take the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with CHMU- 2100 Church Music Seminar. Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor. Page 274 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions TPC-3210 – WSHP-2100