Mass Communications students should recognize the hazards prevalent in media production and especially in some news reporting situations. Since the university does not cover the medical expenses of students injured in classroom or educationally-related activities, the department strongly urges all students to obtain health insurance. College of Arts and Sciences policy requires that a contract be signed by the students and the instructor before a grade of incomplete is given. A copy of that contract follows. Rules for the Use of Mass Communications Department Video Equipment Mass Communications Department equipment is available only to students currently enrolled in Mass Communications courses which require the use of that equipment for assigned projects.
Students are responsible for the equipment they use.
Students who violate department policies, demonstrate negligence or repeatedly return equipment late will be denied future use of equipment. Equipment use may be reserved in advance on the sign-up sheets located in Dunham Hall by room 1020. System Apportionment MC204, Video Production students will have exclusive use of the three VHS linear editing systems and the four Media 100 nonlinear editing systems. During semesters in which they are simultaneously scheduled, students in MC332, Electronic Media News, MC454, Documentary Media, MC334, Electronic Media Advertising and MC 431, Corporate and Nonbroadcast Video, will share exclusive use of the two Avid Media Suite Pro nonlinear editing systems. MC333, Advanced Video Writing and Production students will have exclusive use of the Avid MCXpess non-linear editor.