Course Offerings
MMC 4200 - Law of Mass Communication
Catalog description:
Understanding the law which guarantees and protects the privileges and defines the responsibilities of the mass media. Includes problems of constitutional law, libel, privacy and governmental regulations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Senior standing. RTV 4200 is a core course.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 2100 - Writing for Electronic Media
Catalog description:
A preprofessional course designed to provide fundamental instruction and practice in writing for the electronic media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Six hours of English Composition, sophomore standing or above, ability to type 20 words per minute. RTV 2100 is a core course.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3007 - Introduction to Telecommunication
Catalog description:
An introduction to the cultural, social, legal, business and career aspects of the electronic media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 3007 is a core course
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3101 - Advanced Writing for Electronic Media
Catalog description:
Study and practice in writing electronic media drama, comedy, commercials, promotional announcements, documentaries and editorials.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum of C in RTV 3000 and RTV 2100 and junior standing in telecommunication or permission of instructor. RTV 3101 is required in the production sequence and is an option in the operations/planning sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 3200 - Fundamentals of Production
Catalog description:
Basic principles and operations of radio and television equipment for utilization in industry and commercial and educational radio television stations. Students are required to purchase an audio cassette and audio cartridge.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum of C in RTV 3000 and RTV 2100 and junior standing in telecommunication or permission of instructor. RTV 3200 is required in the operations/planning and production sequences.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3234 - Performance in Telecommunication
Catalog description:
Development of basic radio and television announcing skills.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 3234 is required in the news sequence and a highly recommended professional elective for the production sequence
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RTV 3280 - Writing and Reporting for Interactive Media
Catalog description:
Basic preparation and repurposing of audio, visual, and text materials to present news stories in an interactive, on-line environment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: A grade of C in RTV 3303.
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RTV 3284 - Advanced Reporting for Interactive Media
Catalog description:
Gathering and preparation of materials for online news program. Requires 8 hours per week in online newsroom.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: A grade of C in RTV 3303.
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RTV 3303 - Writing and Reporting for Electronic News 1
Catalog description:
Basic writing, reporting and production of radio news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase approved tape recorder for class. Six hours to arrange.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3000 and RTV 2100. RTV 3304 is required in the news sequence. Admission is competitive based on a News Sequence Entrance Examination and limited to 20 people a term.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3304 - Radio News 2
Catalog description:
Advanced reporting, writing and production of radio news stories and newscasts against deadlines. Radio news lab is required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3304. RTV 3303 is required in the news sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3305 - Investigative Reporting for Broadcast Journalists
Catalog description:
Principles of investigative reporting as applied to television and radio news.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3304 and junior standing in telecommunication. RTV 3305 is a highly recommended professional elective for the news sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 3320 - Electronic Field Production
Catalog description:
Advanced electronic field production and editing theory and practice.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 3101, RTV 3200 and junior standing in telecommunication. RTV 3320 is required in the production sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 3403 - Electronic News Producing and Management
Catalog description:
Basic techniques and experiences in live and field producing for radio, television, and on line news programs.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: A grade of C in RTV 3303.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 3405 - Television and American Society
Catalog description:
Enables the non-telecommunication major to use television productively and to understand its structure and effects. Research findings concerning audience behavior and criteria for evaluating television programs will be discussed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 3405 is a core course.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 4301 - Writing and Reporting for Electronic News 2
Catalog description:
Basic writing, reporting and production of television news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase two approved video cassettes for class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Prereq minimum grade of C in RTV 3304 and junior standing in telecommunication. RTV 3301C is required in the news sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 4302 - Television News 2
Catalog description:
News writing, editing and processing for television against deadlines. Television news lab is required.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3301C. RTV 4302 is required in the news sequences.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 4340 - Special News Projects
Catalog description:
Supervised assignment as line or field producer for radio, TV, or online news program or series. Requires eight hours per week in newsroom.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 3403
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RTV 4420 - New Media Systems
Catalog description:
Survey of new electronic media systems of mass communication with special emphasis on cable television and satellite communication.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 4420 is an option in the operations/planning sequence and is a highly recommended professional elective for the production and news sequences.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall
RTV 4500 - Telecommunication Programming
Catalog description:
Audience, economic and placement considerations in scheduling programs for broadcast radio, television and cable television, and other electronic media of mass communication.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3000, RTV 2100 and junior standing in telecommunication. RTV 4500 is required in the operations/planning and production sequences.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 4506 - Telecommunication Research
Catalog description:
Survey of various techniques in telecommunication research. Strategies of analysis of audience attitudes and characteristics, and ascertainment of community needs. Emphasis on survey research and sampling techniques, and interpretation of market and ratings data.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3000. RTV 4506 is required in the operations/planning sequence and is a highly recommended professional elective for the production and news sequences.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall
RTV 4700 - Telecommunication Law and Regulation
Catalog description:
Legal structure and regulation of telecommunications industries. First Amendment and regulatory constructs of broadcast, cable satellite and the Internet. Defamation libel and copyright law.Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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RTV 4800 - Telecommunication Planning and Operations
Catalog description:
Organization and administration of the local telecommunication outlet. Personnel supervision, financial control, regulatory requirements, social responsibilities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RTV 4500 and RTV 4506. RTV 4800 is required in the operations/planning sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Spring
RTV 4905 - Individual Projects in Telecommunication
Catalog description:
Projects must also have the approval of the Telecommunication faculty. The student and the instructor concerned will choose a problem or project which will give the student experience in telecommunication.
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites: At least 10 hours of junior- or senior-level telecommunication courses and approval of the Department Chair.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 4929C - Senior Advanced Workshop In Production
Catalog description:
Advanced Telecommunication creative concepts. Sophisticated, complex uses of audio and video to design and construct programming and programming elements. Topics vary and may focus on (but are not limited to) areas such as concept development and script writing, computer-assisted program research, unit management, producing, directing, high-level video studio production, audio program creation, sports production, advanced single-camera techniques, documentary and long-form nonfiction production, non-broadcast video, educational and corporate television, audio-video production for the Worldwide Web, post-production and editing, graphics and special effects, CD ROM and multi-media production. Enrollment may be repeated as topics change and college curricular requirements allow.
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in RTV 3101, RTV 3200 and RTV 3320 and permission of instructor. RTV 4929C is required in the production sequence.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 4930 - Special Study in Telecommunication
Catalog description:
Variable content, providing opportunity for study in areas of electronic mass media such as advanced audio techniques; advanced video editing, documentary production workshop; and race, sex, and electronic media.
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. May be repeated once for a total of 6 credits.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring
RTV 4931 - Ethics and Problems in Telecommunication
Catalog description:
Investigation and discussion of social problems, ethics, and responsibilities in telecommunication.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduating term in telecommunication. RTV 4931 is a core course.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
RTV 4940 - Telecommunication Internship
Catalog description:
Student and instructor will select an appropriate work area related to the field of broadcasting for on-the-job training. Student will work a minimum of ten hours on the job for every hour of credit to be received. Progress reports and summary required.
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed appropriate professional courses for the internship, a 2.7 grade point average, advance approval from department to receive credit. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 3 credits.
Semesters this course is offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
†† indicates the course may be taken on an S-U basis.
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