Radio & Television Production and Aesthetics Concentration
The Radio & Television Production and Aesthetics concentration introduces students to the methods and techniques used to write, produce and direct various forms of content in the broadcast media and to prepare individuals to function as professionals in these fields. This concentration provides theoretical background in media history, the role of broadcast media in society and the forms and impact of media from technological, ethical and legal perspectives. The studio and field production component in the concentration’s electronic and digital media allows students to work in facilities that include a radio station, a digital audio production lab, two television studios, several digital audio editing rooms and several digital video editing systems – all of which emphasize hands-on experience. Students have the opportunity to follow courses in both theory and practice of radio, television, cable and Internet media and to develop a strong media literacy foundation.
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – 18 Credits
COMM 120 Mass Communication - 3 credits
COMM 121 Communication Theory - 3 credits
COMM 210 Media Writing (Writing Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 244 Communication Research Foundation (Research Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 263 Public Speaking (Oral Communication Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 445 Communication Capstone - 3 credits
Capstone
Every communication major is required to complete a capstone experience.
Radio & Television Production and aesthetics Concentration Requirements - 18 Credits:
These requirements MUST be met for students to qualify for Capstone:
COMM 220: Radio and Television (pre-req: COMM 120)
OR: COMM 222: Media Law and Ethics (pre-req: COMM 120)
COMM 225: Audio Production
COMM 226: EFP and Video Editing
COMM 227: Television Studio Production
COMM 326: Advanced Television Production (pre-req: COMM 227)
COMM 353 Advanced Audio Production (pre-req: COMM 225)
OR: COMM 425: Television Workshop (pre-req: COMM 226 & COMM 227)
Radio & Television Production AND AESTHETICS Concentration SUGGESTED ELECTIVES – 3 CREDITS
Students are strongly encouraged, in consultation with their advisors, to take additional courses inside and outside the Department of Communication as “free electives” in an ongoing effort to prepare for professional employment in the media industries. The following are some suggestions:
POL 120: American Government and Politics
COMM 224: International Media (pre-req: COMM 120)
Comm 234: Film as A Medium
COMM 250: Journalism
Comm 320: Media Criticism
COMM 321: Announcing (pre-req: COMM 260)
COMM 421: Broadcast Management (pre-req: COMM 220)
COMM 425: Television Workshop (pre-req: COMM 226 & COMM 227)
COMM 452: Advanced Broadcast Journalism (pre-req: COMM 350)
INTER-CONCENTRATION FLEXIBILITY
Please Note: Through advising and with permission, highly motivated students may be permitted to substitute individual courses.
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