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Courses

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BC 271 Audio Production 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Infrequently

Introduction to skills used in audio recording and program production. Covers the theoretical background of the field and extensive applied laboratory experiences.

BC 272 Television Production 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Infrequently

Introduction to the theory and practice of producing contemporary studio television programs. Includes program aesthetics, production planning, visual design, scripting, rehearsing and directing.

BC 273 Electronic Field Production 4 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
Basic theories and techniques of single camera electronic field production. Includes program aesthetics, production planning, scripting, shooting, sound recording, video tape editing and post-production processes. Students produce several projects.
BC 291 Broadcast Practicum 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.

Practice in operational positions in broadcasting under the supervision of media professionals and a faculty member.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to 4 credits in combination with BC 491.

BC 300 Advanced Multimedia Journalism 4 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: BC 200 and EN 217.

This course will involve advanced research techniques to help journalists uncover information beyond that provided by official sources. Advanced Multimedia Journalism will also offer opportunities to improve writing and aesthetic production skills obtained in Introduction to Multimedia Journalism.

BC 310 Sports and Special Events Programming 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: BC 265 and BC 272 are recommended, but not required.

Students produce and promote televised sports and entertainment programming including local high school and college events. Students learn live announcing, pre-event research, recording sports statistics and creating promotional broadcast announcements. Students participate as crew members for productions. Course includes field experience.

BC 320 Electronic Media Management 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department

Contemporary problems faced by managers of radio, television and cable TV stations are studied. Solutions to those problems and the decision-making process are analyzed.

BC 365 Broadcast News Writing and Reporting 4 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: BC 265.

Instruction on writing, story structure, source development, news judgment, ethics and law in field reporting for television news. Students shoot, edit and write news reports that air on Public Eye News. Students also serve as associate producers for Public Eye News one day each week.

BC 410 The Documentary 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Examination of the documentary genre with emphasis on its application and form in radio and television. Topics considered are the historical development of the documentary form, definitions of “documentary,” the current role and future potential of the documentary.

BC 415 Intercultural Communication 4 cr.
  • Offered: Summer (Depending on Enrollment)
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

This course examines cultural differences in communication styles and systems across a variety of national and American sub-cultural groups. Study includes both interpersonal and mass-mediated message systems.

BC 420 Global Communication 4 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

“Globalization” refers to the convergence of diversely organized media systems into profit-making enterprises, owned or controlled by multinational firms. Course introduces this phenomenon through a review of its economic and policy foundations and its effects on information flow and the framing of world issues.

BC 430 Health Communication and Media 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.

Examination of research, theory, and practices of health communication with a focus on the uses and impact of communication media. The course integrates multiple fields of study such as interpersonal and mass communication, medical and public health, and traditional and new media.

BC 470 Mass Communication Law 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Analysis of the legal parameters within which the print and electronic media must operate, including First Amendment freedoms, libel, copyright and Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.

BC 471 Mass Communication and Society 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Study of the social, legal and economic basis of radio, television, newspapers and film in the United States, with emphasis on the roles played by the media, the government and the public in the process of mass communication.

BC 473A Advanced Media Production-Audio 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Corresponding 200-level production course and junior standing.
Study of advanced production theory, method and technique. Students put theory into practice through extensive laboratory work.
BC 473M Advanced Media Production-Multimedia 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Corresponding 200-level production course and junior standing. CS 101 recommended.

Study of advanced production theory, method and technique. Students put theory into practice through extensive laboratory work.

BC 473S Advanced Media Production-Studio Television 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Corresponding 200-level production course and junior standing.
Study of advanced production theory, method and technique. Students put theory into practice through extensive laboratory work.
BC 480 Media and Politics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Periodically, contact department.
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Course examines the election process and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the coverage in the media. The course will also review the types and quality of information available about candidates, parties, and issues.

Notes:

Cross-listed as PS 480.

BC 485 Radio and Television Utilization 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: Contact department for information

Introduction to the process of producing radio and television programs. Includes production planning and operation of equipment. Designed for those who desire a knowledge of the use of media for application in other fields. Laboratory experience under faculty supervision.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit.

BC 490 Senior Seminar in Broadcasting 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.
For broadcasting and mass communication majors, designed to stimulate students to unify all areas of their disciplines.
BC 491 Broadcast Practicum 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Practice in creative production and directing aspects of broadcasting under the supervision of media professionals and a faculty member.

Notes: May be repeated for up to four credits in combination with BC 291.
BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting 1-8 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and recommendation of selection committee. Available only to outstanding students as an elective.

Practical, applied experience involving placement in a broadcast or mass media job situation.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to four credits in combination with BC 291.