Smith, F.L., Chair; Roosenraad, J.A., Adviser; Allen, K.M.; Babanikos, J.; Burke, C.E.; Chan-Olmsted, S.; Conner, H.H.; Counts, F.S.; Dickson, S.; Hill, C.; Krynski, T.E.; Leslie, M.; Ostroff, D.H.; Pactor, H.S.; Pilson, C.; Rivera-Sanchez, M.; Roberts, C.; Smith, G.S.; Tanaka, J.D.; Williams, J.; Wright, J.W.

Students who have not been admitted to the College of Journalism and Communications must have a 2.7 overall grade point average to enroll in other than the following courses: MMC 1000, RTV 2100, RTV 3000, ADV 3000, PUR 3000.

Entry into the broadcast news sequence is limited to students in the Department of Telecommunication who have passed a test to evaluate writing ability and a typing test. Contact the department office to determine when typing and writing tests are given.

A preprofessional course designed to provide fundamental instruction and practice in writing for the electronic media.

An introduction to the cultural, social, legal, business and career aspects of the electronic media.

Study and practice in writing electronic media drama, comedy, commercials, promotional announcements, documentaries and editorials.

Basic principles and operations of radio and television equipment for utilization in industry and commercial and educational radio television stations. Students are required to purchase an audio cassette and audio cartridge.

Development of basic radio and television announcing skills.

Basic writing, reporting and production of television news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase two approved video cassettes for class.

Advanced reporting, writing and production of radio news stories and newscasts against deadlines. Radio news lab is required.

Basic writing, reporting and production of radio news stories and newscasts. Students must purchase approved tape recorder for class. Six hours to arrange.

Principles of investigative reporting as applied to television and radio news.

Advanced electronic field production and editing theory and practice.

Enables the non-telecommunication major to use television productively and to understand its structure and effects. Research findings concerning audience behavior and criteria for evaluating television programs will be discussed. (S)

A study of the aesthetic and psychological factors of television production and their creative application in program production and execution.

Advanced application of television production and direction, staging, lighting, graphics, video control and composition.

News writing, editing and processing for television against deadlines. Television news lab is required.

New electronic media systems of mass communication; cable television and satellite communication.

Audience, economic and placement considerations in scheduling programs for broadcast radio, television and cable television, and other electronic media of mass communication.

Survey of various techniques in telecommunication research. Strategies of analysis of audience attitudes and characteristics, and ascertainment of community needs. Emphasis on survey research, sampling techniques and interpretation of market and ratings data.

Theory and technique of electronic communications with special emphasis on role of electronic media application in industry, education and public service organizations.

Organization and administration of the local telecommunication outlet. Personnel supervision, financial control, regulatory requirements, social responsibilities.

Projects must also have the approval of the Telecommunication faculty. The student and the instructor concerned will choose a problem or project which will give the student experience in telecommunication.

Variable content, providing opportunity for study in areas of broadcasting such as television staging and lighting. film criticism, communication theory and other fields.

Investigation and discussion of social problems, ethics, and responsibilities in telecommunication.

Student and instructor will select an appropriate work area related to the field of broadcasting for on-the-job training. Student will work a minimum of ten hours on the job for every hour of credit to be received. Progress reports and summary required.

Practical co-op work experience relating to broadcasting under approved business, institutional or governmental supervision.