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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course is open to students interested in understanding the history and philosophy of the documentary genre as represented in American and world media cultures. It is oriented toward defining the concept of documentary, understanding the orgins and development of the genre, and analyzing the philosophical and ethical debates surrounding this mode of communication. Epistemological questions about the nature of truth, knowledge/knowing, the social construction of reality, and the difference between objectivity, accuracy, authenticity, and fairness will be highlighted. The course will also address the role of documentaries as means of public information, social and political criticism, education, and propaganda. The impact of technology on the making and distribution of documentaries will be a consistent thread throughout the course. ( LA) Prerequisite: SoS.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An introduction to seeing and thinking in cinematic terms, for students with no prior experience in cinematography. Film making exercises are assigned, screened, and discussed. ( LA) Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. THTR or MCOM.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Survey of the many facets of film. Discussion and illustration of the basic nature of the film medium itself, the varieties of technique and content encountered, and the different styles and formats employed. (LA, AA2) Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. THTR. or MCOM
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A survey of motion pictures from their beginnings to the present. The nature of the film medium itself, the changes in technique and content, the reflection of social and historical conditions, and the styles of different countries and of individual directors will be illustrated through film screening, reading, discussion, and lecture. Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. THTR. or MCOM. ( LA, AA2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The motion picture studied from the point of view of the director as the central creative force. Examines careers of several major directors through the screening of films made by each. Discusses directors' themes and the ways these themes are conveyed. ( LA, AA2) Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. THTR. or MCOM.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of representative examples of such film genres as the Western, comedy, gangster, social comment, musical, and science fiction. Content centers on the nature of their appeal and popularity, their relationship to the contemporary social scene and relative quality of individual films. ( LA, AA2) Prerequisites: SoS or 3 s.h. THTR. or MCOM.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course is designed to develop understanding, encourage critical thinking, and provide practice in research related to the Mass Media. This course will introduce students to the principles and basic techniques of mass communication research and the application of the results of such research. The course will provide the student with the opportunity to apply current research methods towards the creation of a research proposal related to the areas of journalism, broadcasting, various media production, film, video, and other mass media. ( LA) Prerequisites: SoS and 3 s.h. MCOM.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Unique topics in Mass Communication. Specialized or advanced topics, not extensively covered in existing course, which are related to the conceptual and practical areas of mass media, and media study. LA determination based on course content. Prerequisites: SoS, 3 s.h. MCOM.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 s.h. Designed to provide a college-level experience for students who are exceptionally qualified to undertake appropriate responsibilities and demands including such activities as tutoring, grading and recording of exams, assisting in research, assisting in the setup and supervision of video presentations and/or production classes, and/or participating in classroom presentations. Assistant works directly under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite: JrS, competence in the subject area, and satisfactory completion of course for which the student will assist. Minimum of 3.0 GPA, plus permission of instructor and the Department Chair.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Study and application of broadcast/cable news standards and practices. Emphasizes writing, editing and performance skills as well as current ethical issues. Projects include radio features, television packages and live-on-tape newscasts. ( LA, WS2) Prerequisites: JrS, MCOM 151 and either MCOM 252, 253, 260, or 262.
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