Discusses current media issues and explores constructive steps to improve media relationships. An introduction into the design of communication projects with special emphasis on creative typography, paper, computer-assisted layout and design as well as publication techniques. Working familiarity with desktop publishing required. An introductory course in audio production and performance. Training in audio console operation, use of recorders and microphones, and audio editing.
Class includes basic announcing and formatting for radio stations.
Course emphasizes hands-on projects. Work may include such things as station management, announcing, production, news, sales or engineering. At least one shift of 4 hours per week is required. Specific hours to be arranged. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.