Course Descriptions

BROADCASTING

1 Fundamentals of Radio and Television Broadcasting (3) CSU

Required of all Broadcasting majors; open to others.

This is a survey course which introduces the student to the technical, historical and organizational aspects of the telecommunications industry. Areas explored may also include legal aspects, international systems, emerging media technologies, and the relationship and influence advertising and finance have upon the industry.

5 Radio and Television Acting (3) CSU

In this course, the fundamentals of acting for the camera are explored. Demonstrations, exercises and improvisations are used to practice the techniques, and scenes are practiced, taped and critiqued.

7 Radio Announcing 1 (3)

This course provides training for those interested in developing skills as announcers in radio or television, for commercials, news, sports, interviewers, on-air talent or talk show hosts.

12 Broadcast Station Operation 1 (3)

This is a laboratory course involving the operation of the campus radio station, WLAC. Duties will include on-air and internet radio operations.

14 Broadcasting Station Management (3)

This course offers a study of the elements, problems, and responsibilities in broadcast and cable management. Emphasis is placed on an examination of the management function as it relates to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

25 Radio/TV/Film Writing (3) CSU

This course presents an analysis of the form and style of radio, television, and film script formats, and the preparation of scripts for radio, television, and film.

 

911 Cooperative Education - Broadcasting (1) CSU

921 Cooperative Education - Broadcasting (2) CSU

931 Cooperative Education - Broadcasting (3) CSU

941 Cooperative Education - Broadcasting (4) CSU

See "Cooperative Education" section for complete details on

the requirements.