Student directors submit proposals and scripts for projects they wish to produce, and then engage other students as their production personnel. CM206 and CM311. 3 credit hours. This course offers eligible students practical experience in advanced television studio and field production duties, tasks and responsibilities for the purpose of producing a live and pre-recorded broadcast quality program. This course examines the American legal system and the legal ramifications involving media, including free speech, privacy, censorship, defamation, obscenity, freedom of information, copyrights, journalistic access and ethics, court coverage and electronic media regulation, advertising and ownership issues.
Special attention is given to current media law cases and recent case studies.
3 credit hours. CM444 Special Topics in Communication Thorough study of selected themes and issues in communication, such as gender communication, health communication, and political communication patterns. The specific topics may be suggested by faculty members or students. Students may take this course only once. 3 credit hours.