Background courses for those desiring to enter the fields of speech, education, mass communication, management, or graduate study. Skills development through involvement in a nationally competitive forensic program, internships in major corporations, law firms, and radio and television stations, and campus theatre and broadcasting. Cultural events which add another dimension to the educational experience. Historical and stylistic developments are studied as well as the elements of theatre. Includes basic terminology and instruction for aesthetic understanding of western theatre form.
Students learn fundamental skills in operating equipment.
Considers the rights and responsibilities of producers and consumers of mass communication. Course includes study and discussion of critical issues within the arts as well as tours of local professional theatres, libraries, and bookstores. I Practice and participation in such applied communication activities as debate, interpretation, oratory, drama, and media production. Opportunity is given for intercollegiate competition. Requirements vary according to the activity developed in consultation with the instructor.