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  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    A study and critical analysis of current and emerging broadcast-telecommunication systems. The course is designed to acquaint students with concepts, design, planning, and operation of broadcast-telecommunication systems and the development of programming. Furthermore, the students will take a critical look at the American system of radio-TV-cable and satellite delivered programming, concluding with individual case studies and recommendations for improvement and future developments. The final phase of the course will examine emerging new technologies and their place in the overall telecommunication mix (i.e. video-conferencing, videotex, teletext, low power TV, cable radio, video retailing, video publishing, and interactive cable TV, among others). The student will be expected to complete this course with an understanding of the social, ethical, economical and legal responsibilities of operating broadcast and telecommunication systems. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course will help to prepare students for a career in writing either as a freelance or as a full-time journalist/author. This is a course in non-fiction article writing; poetry and fiction are not included. Students will look at a wide variety of publications, article formats and writing styles as a means of finding their niche(s) and determining which publications are best suited to their particular talents, interests and strengths. Class work will cover editing, rewriting, article formulas, preparing/sending query letters, interviewing and research. Assignments will include writing three to four articles, completing in-class writing exercises, reading from the textbook(s) and compiling a writer's portfolio. Constructively critiquing the work of others will be just as important as editing and rewriting. The main goal is that by the end of the course students will have finished three articles that are ready for publication. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Online Course, Seminar Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Critical thinking, initiative, a good foundation in video production techniques and the ability to develop an idea and meet a deadline are essential elements in video production course. Video journalism uses an interdisciplinary approach, single camera techniques, and a combination of theory and practice to explore the world of video journalism and electronic news. Students combine their journalistic and video production skills and their awareness of social, political, and economic issues to produce news packages and feature pieces. They also discuss related readings and screenings and develop the necessary skills to pursue a career in the exciting new field of video journalism. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide a foundation for writing on environmental issues. Class work will include posting selected assignments on an environmental news and commentary Web site. Students will do hands-on work in researching and writing about environmental issues in a variety of formats. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course emphasizes the evaluation, structuring, and production of short video documentaries. Students will script individual documentary videotapes. After examination and criticism, they will divide into "teams" to produce, shoot, edit short documentary videotapes, and analyze video documentaries through both verbal and written criticisms. Prior television production experience necessary. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab, Studio Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    This broadcast practicum is designed for students interested in writing and producing recorded and live sports, public affairs, short documentary, and dramatic programming for WRPR, the Ramapo radio station. Under professional supervision the students will assist in the weekly production of shows in Ramapo College's audio and radio facilities. Students may repeat this practicum for up to 6 credits. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course examines apocalyptic visions in film, graphic novels, pulp television, and related media, from early 20th century to present day. Within this time frame, international events and issues such as the atomic bomb, terrorism, technology, and environment sustain the creation of apocalyptic narratives. This course explores apocalyptic visions as contemporary metaphors of sociocultural, political, and human conditions. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Screening, Seminar Contemporary Arts College Communications Department Course Attributes: CA-School Core-300 Level, GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Community Journalism is an advanced reporting and writing course. Students will learn how to develop a community beat and cover town hall and school board meetings as well as cover neighborhoods and report in-depth news feature stories for print and the Web. Students will also learn some basics of specialized reporting and writing including business writing and opinion writing. Writing will be done in class and at home. Some assignments will require students to do field reporting. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab, Seminar Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed for seniors or second-semester juniors in preparation for taking an Advanced Project course in one of the Communication Arts fields: writing, video production, audio/radio production, television production, public communications, or graphic/multimedia design. The class will use a workshop format in which students will pitch ideas and discuss methods for the research and development of a project proposal. In addition, individual conferences with the instructor will be held to provide feedback and monitor progress. Group and peer critique of work-in-progress will occur at strategic stages of project development. Final proposals will be reviewed and approved by a committee of Communication Arts faculty prior to a student's registration for the Advanced Project class in his/her area. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Contemporary Arts College Communications Department
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