Effects of public affairs on programs and audiences. Responsibilities of radio and television stations in news and public affairs and community relations. The history and regulatory structure of educational and public broadcasting in the United States today. Methods of funding public stations, programming, and careers in educational and public broadcasting considered. Multimedia Production Students can learn the fundamental concepts and skills necessary to produce simple interactive multimedia presentations using an assortment of media.
Students participate in studio and on-location audio sessions.
The purpose of this course is the creation of short and long form audio documentaries by students, regardless of production background. It will introduce students to basic production techniques and diversity considerations during the making of a documentary. This course uses qualitative methods to investigate an issue or document an event, with an emphasis on observation and interview techniques. Topics will explore the role of gender, race, ethnicity and class during the planning, gathering and production stages of the documentary. Course open to non-majors.