Includes the international development of cinema as well as the historical significance of various films. Stresses an understanding of the social, cultural, political and aesthetic values communicated by film. Introduces basic elements of movie making and discusses film criticism. MCM220 Broadcast Journalism Practical experience in news gathering, news writing, reporting and interviewing for the broadcast media. Focuses on covering local stories from the small-station perspective, rewriting national news copy, and conducting interviews.
Students also examine ethical and legal issues related to broadcast journalism.
Frequent workshops allow for critique and discussion of students' work. Continued work with on-line word processing and other forms of electronic networking. Reporting Public Affairs Develops refined writing skills through class assignments and news beat coverage. Emphasizes meeting deadlines and creating tight, thorough writing. Focuses on reporting public events through practicum and field experience.