BC - Broadcast/Cable Law and Ethics

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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Laws covering the broadcast/cable industry in America from the Communication Act of 1934 to the present. Ethical considerations faced by broadcasters and cablecasters. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: BC 321, 323; Eng 180 and 280; senior standing; or permission of instructor. Radio and TV Sports Production. (1-3, repeatable to 6) Theory and practice of remote radio and television sports production and editing techniques. Prerequisites: BC 100, 101, 102, and either 250 or 261; Eng 180 and 280. Broadcast Internship. (3) Senior practicum at a selected professional broadcast production center for a semester. In addition to a prescribed work schedule, the intern must submit regular station activity reports. Prerequisites: BC 100, 101, 102, and 200 or 250 or 261; Eng 180 and 280; permission of internship coordinator; 2.50 GPA. Graded S/U only. Multimedia Design for Mass Media. (3) A study of the theory and practical application of multimedia-based journalism using digitized video, audio, text, computer graphics, and interactivity. Emphasis on broadcast communication and communication design principles using software for composing multimedia portfolios. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280; BC 200, BC 250 OR 261, or consent of the instructor. An understanding of Adobe PhotoShop recommended.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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