2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

BC 320 Electronic Media Management 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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 310 Sports and Special Events Programming 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: BC 265 and BC 272 are recommended, but not required.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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 295 Special Topics in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Intended for underclassmen. Investigation of a significant topic or theme.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

BC 291 Broadcast Practicum 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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 273 Electronic Field Production 4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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 272 Television Production 4 cr.  (2-0-4)

• Offered: Infrequently
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

BC 271 Audio Production 4 cr.  (2-0-4)

• Offered: Infrequently
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to planning, writing and performance elements in electronic media production. Students write scripts for a variety of formats, including commercials, public service announcements, news, interviews and documentaries. Performance elements include diction, enunciation, pronunciation, script interpretation, microphone technique, posture, movement and expression.

BC 245 Radio-TV Performance 4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to basic verbal and visual elements for performance on radio or television. Verbal elements include diction, enunciation, pronunciation and microphone technique. Visual elements include posture, movement and expression. Students perform announcements, news, commercials, interviews and drama.

BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Summer (Depending on Enrollment)
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Examination of contemporary mass media in the United States, including the press, movies, radio, television and new mass communication technologies. These will be studied from historical, economic, social and political perspectives.