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3.00 Credits
An applied introduction to critical thinking skills, relevant to many disciplines. Presents practical techniques for evaluating information and identifying propaganda. Useful to journalists and media professionals, and also for media consumers who rely on print, broadcast, and online sources for information. Students who take CLTC 11000 are not permitted to take this course. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S)
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4.00 Credits
Students in this course will study documentary storytelling across media, exploring a single subject: predicting the future. Coursework will include lectures, teamwork and readings. Students will practice basic research, reporting and presentation skills applicable to a wide variety of platforms, such as film/video, print, photography, audio slide shows and the Web. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
A basic introduction to quantitative research methods in mass communications including sampling, survey, experimental, and content analysis. Review of literature, identification of basic concepts, problems, responsibilities, and research ethics; procedures and basic techniques of computer data analysis. A research project is required. Prerequisites: TVR 12100. 3 credits. (F-S)
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3.00 Credits
A basic introduction to theories and research skills used in qualitative research as applied to mass communication. Major topics include cultural studies theories, ethnography, historical research, depth interviews, qualitative content analysis, and focus groups. Review of literature, identification of basic concepts, problems, and responsibilities. A research project is required. Prerequisites: TVR 12100. 3 credits. (S)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theory and practice of audio production and highlights the unique properties of the medium. The concept of sound design is examined as applied to programming intended for persuasion, information, and entertainment. In addition to providing hands-on experience through production exercises and projects, the course places considerable emphasis on aesthetic analysis of audio products through a series of "critical listening" exercises. Prerequisites: TVR 10100 (or MUMC 14500 for students in sound recording technology major only). 4 credits. (F-S)
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3.00 Credits
A series of short courses in specialized areas of communications that do not meet the College guidelines for liberal arts designation. Visiting lecturers and faculty of the school participate in areas of their expertise. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Vary depending on the topic; refer to Undergraduate Course Offerings each semester. Pass/fail. 1-2 credits. (IRR)
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3.00 Credits
A series of short courses in specialized areas of communications that meet the College guidelines for liberal arts designation. Visiting lecturers and faculty of the school participate in areas of their expertise. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Vary depending on the topic; refer to Undergraduate Course Offerings each semester. Pass/fail. 1-2 credits. (IRR)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the major forms of audience research in television and radio, with particular emphasis placed on the Nielsen and Arbitron ratings reports. Covers principles of sample surveys; interpretation of audience data; and application to programming, promotion, and sales. Prerequisites: TVR 12100; TVR 26000. 3 credits. (F-S)
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4.00 Credits
An intermediate-level documentary production course that emphasizes the production skills, the storytelling concepts, and the legal and ethical framework for successful documentary productions. Also covered are different stylistic approaches to the genre, concepts related to the documentary maker's "voice" within his or her work, subgenres within the documentary format, and distribution, fund-raising, and research strategies. Prerequisites: TVR 11500 or CNPH 11100. 4 credits. (F-S)
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1.00 Credits
TVR-30000 ¿ The Business of Entertainment The sections of this seminar look at entertainment as a business ¿ as a very big business with both traditional and non-traditional distribution outlets that generate an incredible amount of money for a small group of people. There are pitfalls in any business, and the entertainment business is no exception; the topics in this course are designed to give you access to information and tools to avoid many of those pitfalls and start off your media career on a sound business footing. Sections may consider topics such as how to finance media projects, basic media economics, how to stay out of legal troubles when creating media, copyright issues, distribution in a distributed and fragmented environment, how to establish yourself as a business, and how to sell ideas and projects. Prerequisites: Junior, Senior communication majors only. 1 credit.
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