COMM 483 - Senior Seminar And Media Law

Institution:

Missouri Baptist University

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Description:

This course combines studies in Media Law and Ethics in Communications, a cumulative exit exam, and submission and review of a formal portfolio. Students will study the basic principles of media law followed by establishing contracts and production agreements, using public domain and copyrighted materials, securing releases and permissions, libel and right of privacy issues, licensing music, working with unions, registering copyright and understanding laws affecting broadcast and negotiating licensing and distribution agreements. A cumulative assessment exam for the entire program will be administered, representing key terms and concepts from all areas of concentration. All sections of this exam must be passed to be eligible for graduation. Students will submit their senior portfolio to a communications faculty jury. Portfolio contents should be a culmination of representative works from the students' major coursework and internships. Three Hours, Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mobap.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 434-1115

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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