2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism The broadcasting, digital media, and journalism major prepares students for careers in a wide range of media — radio, television, non-broadcast audio/video production, and online and computer-based media. Because of the paraprofessional nature of this program and the balance of practical and theoretical aspects of media work, Cedarville graduates have excelled in careers across all of these media. Through specifically designed courses, students have the opportunity to work in environments in which radio stations are streaming alternate music formats on the web, television is digital and interactive, and the Internet’s broadband capacity provides video on demand. Students receive a broad perspective to prepare them to work in a rapidly changing media environment and will also select a concentration for specialization. Course requirements involve 53 semester hours — 32 semester hours of core courses that provide the student with an overview of these media and develop skills in common with all of them and a 21-hour concentration. The concentrations provide specialized courses in audio production, video/film production, and a program of study designed by the student and faculty members to meet his or her specific life goal. Internships are strongly recommended but are dependent upon faculty approval, availability, and placement. Course requirements involve 53–54 semester hours including: Core Requirements..............................................................32–33 BRDM-1110 Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media..... 3 BRDM-1120 Audio Technical Training........................................ 3 BRDM-2110 Video Technical Training........................................ 3 BRDM-2130 Writing for Electronic Media.................................. 3 (or BRDM-3330 Screenwriting.............................................. 2) (or BRDM/JOUR 3605 Writing and Design Web/Mobile Media............................................................... 3) BRDM-2650 Introduction to Web Analytics and SEO................ 1 BRDM-2810 Sophomore Seminar. ........................................... 1 BRDM/JOUR-3150 Media Ethics.............................................. 3 BRDM-3420 Media Management. ............................................ 3 BRDM/JOUR-3650 Networked Audience. ................................ 3 BRDM-4110 Electronic Media Law and Regulation................... 3 BRDM/JOUR-4650 Designing Solutions for New Audiences.... 3 BRDM-4810 Senior Seminar..................................................... 1 Select one of the following, with approval of faculty..... 3–12 *BRDM-4920 Senior Project...............................................3 *BRDM-4930 Electronic Media Internship....................3–12 Concentration selected from the following.............................21 Digital Film and Video concentration.................................. 21 BRDM-2320 Preproduction and Planning for Video/Film....3 BRDM-2350 Introduction to Graphics for TV/Film..............3 BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production.........................3 (or BRDM-3216 Audio for Video and Film..................... 3) (or THTR-2430 Acting I................................................. 3) BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3 BRDM-3620 Digital Compression and Streaming..............3 BRDM-4310 Advanced Cinematography and Lighting. ......3 (or BRDM-3370 Documentary Film-style Production.... 3) Practica – three hours selected from the following.......3 + BRDM-3731 Video Production Practicum................. 1 + BRDM-3733 Sports Production Practicum................ 1 + BRDM-3734 Film Practicum..................................... 1 Digital Radio and Audio concentration............................... 21 BRDM-1210 Media Performance........................................3 BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post-Production.........................3 BRDM-3215 Live Sound.....................................................3 Select one set of courses approved by advisor................12 Set one: BRDM-3410 Broadcasting and Digital Media Sales... 3 THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre............................ 3 THTR-2410 Advanced Performance Techniques....... 3 THTR-2430 Acting I................................................... 3 Set two: BRDM-2220 Sound Design. ...................................... 3 BRDM-3211 Digital Music Production........................ 3 BRDM-3216 Audio for Video/Film. ............................. 3 BRDM-3720 Audio Production Practicum (1 hour each; 3 hours required).............................. 3 Integrated Digital Media concentration............................... 21 BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production.........................3 BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3 Digital Media Electives...................................................15 Electives are chosen by the student to meet his or her specific life goals and must be approved by the department Chair and the student’s advisor. Additionally, the student must justify the exclusion of communication courses that appear to meet the life goal plan. No 1000-level courses may apply. Journalism concentration.................................................... 21 JOUR-1000 Multiplatform Journalism I...............................3 JOUR-2000 Multiplatform Journalism II. ............................3 JOUR-4910 Multiplatform Seminar.....................................3 Electives Selected from: BRDM-1210 Media Performance....................................3 BRDM-2320 Pre-Production and Planning for Video and Film............................................................3 BRDM-3350 Documentary Films....................................3 BRDM-3370 Documentary Film-style Production...........3 JOUR-3350 Television News Production.........................3 JOUR-3420 Editing and Design......................................3 JOUR-3900 Practicum in Journalism (repeatable)..........1 JOUR-4420 Feature Reporting.......................................3 JOUR-4600 Magazine Writing........................................3 JOUR-4610 Photojournalism..........................................3 JOUR-4620 Data and Investigative Reporting................3 *Capstone Course +Repeatable Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 General Education Requirements..........................................51–59 Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism Major Requirements...........................................................53–54 Electives.................................................................................15–24 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................128 Electronic Media Advisory Board The BRDM Advisory Board provides input on the development of the BRDM majors and an assessment of the program’s courses and facilities to ensure that students are being prepared for a career in the field. 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