BRDM-2210 Media Performance–Sp 3 hours Examines announcing for a variety of applications including: commercial, audio book, interviewing, news, sports, and music radio. The emphasis is on the application of key principles through assignments that focus on use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $45 ) (even years) BRDM-2220 Sound Design–Sp 3 hours This course is designed to prepare the media production student to create sound designs for radio, 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: BRDM-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2320 3 hours Preproduction and Planning for Video and Film–Fa, Sp 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: $75) BRDM-2350 3 hours Introduction to Motion Design–Fa An introduction to the creation of graphics for television and film. Topics covered include motion graphic principles, network package graphic creation, and training in Adobe After Effects. (Fee: $45). BRDM-2606 2 hours Introduction to Computer Animation–Fa An introduction to the use of 3D animation software. The course focuses on learning the basics of Autodesk Maya and general principles and workflow for 3D computer graphics in production work. (Fee: $75) BRDM-2650 Introduction to Web Analytics and SEO–Fa 1 hour The course is a survey of methods for gathering and interpreting online tracking and usage data. The survey will focus on the Google Analytics platform but also cover basics of SEO for websites, apps, and online media content. BRDM-2810 Sophomore Seminar–Fa 1 hour The sophomore seminar in Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism is designed to acquaint students with current trends in the electronic media and to aid students in understanding key concepts for building a successful career including networking, professional development, résumé and portfolio development, and strategies for career entry in the electronic media field. Prerequisite: BRDM-1110 Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media. BRDM-3150 Media Ethics–Fa 3 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. Crosslisted with JOUR-3150. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. BRDM-3210 Digital Audio Post Production–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to teach the theories, principles, and practices of multi-track studio production. Students will produce a number of audio projects for radio, television, and film in the Pro Tools HD production environment. Prerequisite: BRDM-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) BRDM-3215 Live Sound–Fa 3 hours This course will prepare the student for work in live sound for churches and other venues. Through a series of lectures and labs, students will learn how to set up and operate a PA systems, operate mixers/consoles/control surfaces, trouble shoot problems in audio set-up, mix live sound, complete stage set-up, and the selection of microphones, amps, mixers, speakers and monitors. Prerequisite: BRDM-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $45) BRDM-3216 Audio for Video and Film–Sp 3 hours Audio for video/film will expose the student to the theories and the practical challenges of gathering audio in the field as a part of a video/film project. The course will also focus on working with sound in the studio during post-production and will include areas such as automatic dialogue replacement and Foley sound effects. Students will record and produce all of the sounds for a major film project. Prerequisites: BRDM-1120 Audio Production and BRDM3210 Digital Audio Post Production. (Fee: $45) (odd years). BRDM-3310 Digital Film Production–Fa 3 hours Taught from the producer’s perspective, this course offers hands-on training for students in creating short narrative films and overseeing the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Prerequisite: BRDM-2110 Video Production. (Fee: $45) BRDM-3330 Screenwriting–Sp 4 hours In this advanced writing course, students will learn the formal construction involved in writing a professional screenplay, with emphasis on narrative structure, dramatic writing, and strong character development. Prerequisite: BRDM-2130 Writing for Digital Media or approval from the instructor. (Fee: $45) (even years) BRDM-3350 Documentary Film–Sp 3 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: $75) (even years) BRDM-3355 VFX and Compositing for TV and Film–Fa 3 hours This course deals with the creation of computer-generated visual effects and the process for compositing those effects into live action footage. Topics include VFX creation, image matching and manipulation and compositing techniques using industry standard software. Prerequisite: BRDM-2350 Introduction to Motion Design. (Fee: $75) BRDM-3370 Documentary Film-Style Production–Sp 3 hours Further study of the framework for non-fiction film-style production. Emphasis is placed on cinematography, interviewing, paper editing, directing, post-production, and distribution unique to documentary programming. Prerequisite: BRDM-2110 Video Production. (Fee: $75) (odd years) BRDM-3390 Editing Theory and Practice–Fa 3 hours In this course, students will learn terminology and techniques related to video editing and post-production, including assembly, file organization, and aesthetic approaches to how visual storytelling in film and video extends to the editing process. Prerequisite: BRDM-2110 Video Production (Fee: $75) BRDM-3410 Broadcasting and Media Sales–Sp 3 hours The course focuses on developing an understanding of the theory and practice of the sale of advertising for a variety of electronic media. Students will study and apply client and product research, advertising strategies, sales technique, and presentational methods. Sales executives work with the class to develop the knowledge and skills described above and to help them select and work with a media client to develop an advertising campaign. BRDM-3420 Media Management–Fa 3 hours This course 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. Page 220 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BRDM-2210 – BRDM-3420
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