Special emphasis is given to news programming, news room practices, handling wire copy and news gathering techniques. Special emphasis is given to comparative analyses of production, direction, acting, lighting, sound, costumes and sets of modern professional theater. Special emphasis is given to scene design, stage lighting, sound, costuming, and make-up. Special emphasis is given to the use and misuse of propaganda. A study of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Special emphasis is given to analysis of communication content, audiences, and systems.
Special emphasis is given to the development and execution of media proposals. Applications must be made for supervisory positions. Topics change each year. Special emphasis is given to research techniques in rhetoric. Special emphasis includes play selection, cast selection, planning and directing rehearsals, and organizing committees necessary to a production.