Students who complete this program possess a broad-based liberal arts background and a strong preparation for work in the industry. TV History and Appreciation explores 50 years of the art and impact of one of the most persuasive, pervasive machines ever invented. Through viewing a wide array of clips and full episodes of programming from the 40s through the 90s, class discussions and critical essays, students will trace the technological entertainment, communication and artistic evolution of television and investigate the dynamics of fiction and fact in contemporary programming. The course will illustrate the influence of TV in the development of our contemporary culture and the emergence of more culturally diverse and representative television images. This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of commercial radio broadcasting.
Students learn about licensing, sales, research, programming, and federal regulations.
The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of TV production. Students work in production teams within a professional television studio setting. Students gain experience in all phases of production, including conception of ideas, scripting, directing, and operation of equipment to produce videotapes. Programming includes newscasts and 30-second commercials. This course provides training in the necessary skills students must demonstrate to obtain entrylevel employment as news reporters and editors in radio.