Purpose of course is to cover topics which are not specific courses in the curriculum. A study of the special laws of libel, First Amendment problems, free press vs. fair trial, copyright, and regulatory provisions that pertain to mass media. Students may earn up to eight hours credit for this course, but may enroll for no more than one credit hour per semester. No more than three credit hours may be applied to major or minor in Communications. This course traces the development of broadcasting to the present day, with emphasis on contemporary broadcasting with its social, cultural, and economic implications.
Students receive production theory and actual laboratory participation in program production.
Studio procedures, microphone techniques, and basic control room operations are included in the course. Emphasis is on techniques and tools for production of commercial and public service announcements and programs. Production exercises are employed which give the student a practical knowledge in the development and utilization of these techniques for broadcasting. Attention is given to pronunciation, articulation, and diction. An introduction to the theory and practice of single camera video production with emphasis on using the camera, lighting, special effects, and electronic editing.