TCOM (Telecommunications)
3. Audio Equipment Lab (1)
Instruction in principles, techniques, and practices for proper and safe
operation of audio equipment in studio and control room environments. (Two
3 -hour labs, 5 weeks)
5. Video Equipment Lab (1)
Instruction in principles, techniques, and practices for proper and safe
operation of video equipment in studio and control room environments. (2
3-hour labs, 5 weeks)
7. Video Editing Lab (1)
Instruction in principles, techniques, and practices for proper and safe
operation of field cameras and edit stations. (2 3-hour labs, 5 weeks)
10. Media and Society (3)
A survey of the social and institutional framework of contemporary media
of communication based upon historical development of technologies, companies,
and theoretical concepts. Emergence of regulation, identification of social
influences, and contemporary standards of evaluation are also introduced.
(Former R-TV 10)
30. Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: demonstrated proficiency with audio equipment through documented
prior experience, prior coursework, or TCOM 3. Lectures and laboratory experiences
in the design and execution of audio-based programs, as tied in the telecommunications
industries. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former R-TV 30)
50. Video Production (3)
Prerequisites: TCOM 103 and demonstrated proficiency with video equipment
through documented experience, coursework, or TCOM 5. Lectures and laboratory
experiences in the design and execution of video programs, as developed
in studio environments. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former R-TV 50)
70. Introduction to Film/Video (4)
The basic principles and theories of Super 8mm filmmaking, single-camera
video production, and editing techniques. A comparison of film and video
as contemporary art forms. (4 hours lecture, discussion, demonstration;
outside projects required) (Former R-TV 70)
80. Media Performance (3)
Prerequisites: completion of Drama 22 and Spch 3 or equivalents. Basic theories
and techniques of broadcast and film performance. Lectures and laboratory
experiences in vocal and visual aspects of performance; media characteristics
and requirements; analysis and preparation of material for media performance.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former R-TV 80)
110. Media Problems and Practices (2)
Prerequisite: TCOM 10 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to the
day-to-day concerns of media professionals as they appear in current industry
periodicals such as Broadcasting magazine. Subscriptions required. (Former
R-TV 10)
115. Media Stereotypes (3)
(Same as Jour 115.) Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Survey of dominant
TV stereotypes involving ethnic minorities, women and men, aged, handicapped,
and others. Analysis of economic, social, cultural, and political factors
that shape, maintain, and change TV stereotypes. Effects of stereotypes
examined.
120. Writing for the Media (3)
Prerequisites: TCOM 10 and Engl 1 and 20, or equivalents. Required of majors
and taught in a computer lab, this course focuses on writing and evaluating
continuity types such as public service and commercial announcements and
news stories; adapting one's writing style to the aural/visual media. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former R-TV 120)
131. Radio Operations Practicum (1; max total 2)
Prerequisites: TCOM 1O and 103 or equivalents; permission of instructor.
Enrollees participate in the operation of the university FM radio station,
on a scheduled basis, under instruction and supervision of department faculty.
CR/NC grading only. (1 lab, 4 arranged hours) (Former R-TV 131)
140. Media Audiences and Effects (3)
Prerequisite: TCOM 1O, Psych 10, and Soc 3 or equivalents. Required of majors,
this is a study of recent and contemporary research addressing audiences
for media and programs; effects of programs on audiences; uses of programs
by audiences. (Former R-TV 140)
145. Audience Measurement (4)
Study of survey research methods as employed in the broadcast ratings industry
for stations, networks, and agencies; conduct of a local audience measurement
project. (Former R-TV 145)
148. News/Public Affairs Analysis (4)
Study of methods of content analysis as used to evaluate programs for emphasis,
bias, style, comparison; conduct of an analysis of local news/public affairs
programming. Project participation required. (Former R-TV 148)
150. Advanced Video Production (3)
Prerequisites: Drama 34, TCOM 10, 105, and 107 or equivalents; B or better
in production courses. Development of critical and creative skills; study
of production theory and practice; participation in planning, organization,
and production activities. (l lecture, 4 lab hours) (Former R-TV 150)
151. Television Operations Practicum (1; max total 2)
Prerequisites: TCOM 10 or equivalent; permission of instructor. Enrollees
participate in television studio operations on campus and in the media community,
on a scheduled basis, under instruction and supervision of department faculty.
CR/NC grading only. (1 lab, 4 arranged hours) (Former R-TV 151)
153. News/Public Affairs Production (3)
(Same as Jour 153.) Prerequisites: Jour 128 and TCOM 120 or equivalents;
permission of instructor. Characteristics of electronic news media; local
and national broadcast news operations; news sources and resources; social
influence; policy and control; planning and producing news and public affairs
programs. (2 lecture, 2 lab, arranged hours) (Former R-TV 153)
155. Television Directing (3)
Prerequisites: TCOM 150 or equivalent, with B or better; permission of instructor.
Theories and practices in producing and directing television productions
and programs; planning and production for the director's role. Laboratory
goal to create airworthy products for closed-circuit, cable, or broadcast
distribution. (1 lecture, 4 lab, arranged hours) (Former R-TV 155)
160. Broadcast Regulation (3)
Prerequisite: TCOM 10 or equivalent. Required of majors, the course examines
philosophies and principles of mass communication control and their application
to the electronic media, development of regulatory patterns in the U.S.
media, and social responsibility of the broadcaster. (Former R-TV 160)
163. Radio/TV as Popular Culture (3)
Prerequisite: must have completed 56 units. A consideration of the media
as popular cultural arts through study of development of program forms,
social influences. Programs are studied in script and recorded forms. Term
paper required. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster, Critical Thinking. (Former
R-TV 163)
165. Broadcast Programming (3)
Study of strategies and practices in programming radio and television stations
and cable television operations. Lecture, discussion, and analysis/evaluation
are primary course methods. Term project and paper required. (Former R-TV
165)
167T. Media and Social Change (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: TCOM 10 or equivalent, upper division standing. In-depth examination
of national and international social changes associated with electronic
media and new technologies. Topics include Media and Development in Third
World; International Broadcasting; TV and Global Politics; New Communication
Technology
170. Advanced Video Field Production (3)
Prerequisites: TCOM 105, 107, and 120 or equivalents; B or better in prerequisite
courses. Advanced study of the planning, organization, and execution of
video field-production techniques as used in corporate video and documentary
program production; single-camera, film-style video techniques and postproduction.
(2 lecture, 2 lab, arranged hours)
171. History and Development of Motion Pictures (3)
Criteria for motion picture selection; use of reviews and judgments by critics
and organizations; critical observation of films. Evaluations required.
(Former R-TV 171)
173. Film/Television Criticism (3)
Study of traditional and new critical approaches to film and their application
to television; analysis and interpretation of films and television programs
through humanist critical methodology. (Former R-TV 173)
175. Documentary (3)
History and criticism of documentary in its various forms with emphasis
on the analysis of techniques, methods, styles, purposes, and social significance
in film and television. (Former R-TV 175)
180. Advanced Media Performance (3)
Prerequisites: TCOM 108 or equivalent; permission of instructor. Theories
and practices of performance in radio, television, film; refinement of professional
skills and standards; laboratory goal is cable, closed-circuit, or broadcast
performance. (2 lecture, 2 lab, arranged hours) (Former R-TV 180)
185. Proseminar in Media Management (3)
Prerequisites: B A 120 and TCOM 160 or equivalents; permission of instructor.
Organization, operation, and administration of radio and television stations
and cable television facilities; correlation of department functions; relationship
to regulatory agencies and the marketplace. (Former R-TV 185)
186. Media Internship (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: 15 upper-division units in TCOM program; permission of instructor.
Applied practice in an area media outlet or an allied agency. On-the-lob
and faculty supervision/instruction; conferences and reports required. CR/NC
grading only. (Former R-TV 186)
189. Media Projects (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: senior status in TCOM program; permission of instructor. Creative
group projects in radio, television, film, public showing/airing or other
distribution required. (6-8 arranged hours) (Former R-TV 189)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for 5P grading. (Former
R-TV 190)
191. Radio-management Practicum (1; max total 2)
Prerequisite: credit for one semester TCOM 131 or permission of instructor.
Enrollees participate in management of the university FM radio station with
a specific, assigned responsibility for an operational element, under faculty
supervision. (Former R-TV 191)
195. Proseminar in Media Issues (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing, eligible for graduation. This major capstone
course examines current issues affecting all phases of the media industries
through discussions with local media executives and middle-management personnel
and readings current industry periodicals such as Broadcasting magazine;
normally taken in the spring semester the degree requirements are completed.
Subscription(s) required. (Formerly R-TV 195)
200 Series
Graduate courses are listed under Special Programs -- Mass Communication.