The following has been approved as a General Education course in the domain of Societies and Institutions: 1595, Survey of American Mass Communication.

• Lower-Division Courses
• Upper-Division Courses

Lower-Division Courses

1500. Orientation to Telecommunication Studies. Survey of University and Department programs, policies, practices and facilities with particular emphasis on needs of telecommunication studies majors. Creation of telecommunication studies portfolio materials and other aspects of the Telecommunication Studies program. To be taken prior to TCOM 2682 and 2683. 1 s.h.

1580. Introduction to Telecommunication Studies. A survey course designed to familiarize students with the principles and practices involved in radio and television broadcasting, cable, and other electronic communication systems. 3 s.h.

*1581. Telecommunication Technologies. Operational principles of audio, data, and video telecommunication technologies. One hour lecture and two hours lab per week. 2 s.h.

*1595. Survey of American Mass Communications. A rhetorical examination of the development, operation, and function of radio, television, film, and print media in America. Television documentaries and films illustrate the implication of mass communication. Students examine how a person may be individually affected by mass communication. 3 s.h.

*2682. Scriptwriting for Electronic Media. Fundamentals of telecommunication media writing with emphasis on the theory, analysis, and practices in the preparation of continuity, news, and documentaries. Prereq.: TCOM 1580, 1581, and ENGL 1550 with a grade of C or better in all. 3 s.h.

*2683. Media Operations and Performance. An introduction to practices and procedures basic to media production facilities. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 1580 and ENGL 1550 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*2684. Broadcast News Practices. Organization, preparation, and presentation of radio and television news programs. Includes study of journalistic requirements of broadcast media and broadcast newsroom operation. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*2685. Studio Operations 1. A supervised application of operations and performance skills to audio and/or video programming. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 s.h. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 1 s.h.

Upper-Division Courses

*3780. Principles and Practices of Media Announcing. A study of the announcer’s role in electronic mass media. Examination of theories, techniques, and major styles of media announcing. Three hours lecture, two or more hours of individualized lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

*3781. Audio Production. Study of the concepts of audio production, including student production of various types of programs. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*3782. Video Production 1. Study of studio production elements such as equipment, lighting, scene design, graphics, and special effects. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

3783. Telecommunications Regulation. Responsibilities of electronic media communicators as prescribed by law and administrative agency policies, and court decisions. Analysis of the regulatory environment of broadcasters, common carriers, and cable. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

3784. Telecommunication Programming. A study of contemporary broadcast and cable programming, including development, scheduling, and competitive strategies. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*3785. Studio Operations 2. Individual projects or assignments in planning, coordinating and assessing production and programming related to studio procedures. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both; acceptance of project Proposal Form by coordinating faculty member and department chairperson. 1 s.h.

*3786. Video Production 2. Study and application of television production elements. Production values of composition, transition, and sequence explored from a communication perspective. Students produce, videotape, and critique several field-based productions. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prereq.: TCOM 3782. 3 s.h.

*3787. Practicum in Telecommunication. Individual study and practical application of communication principles to various telecommunication problems. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 s.h. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 1-3 s.h.

3788. Professional Residency. Professional telecommunication- related experience under direction of University faculty members and employees of firms participating in the residency program. The student is responsible for securing the professional residency with assistance of Telecommunication Studies program faculty. Prereq.: TCOM major, junior standing. 2 s.h.

*3789. Electronic Media Interviewing. A study and application of interviewing and reporting techniques, emphasizing the local news interview and public affairs reporting. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

3791. Electronic Media Sales and Promotion. An examination of the principles and practices of selling electronic media. Analysis of rating-based sales and promotion strategies, as well as relations with agencies and station representatives. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*4850. Advanced Audio/Video Production. Advanced techniques and procedures in audio/video production. Techniques include digital editing and video post-production procedures. Recognize current video and audio technology and how to troubleshoot problems associated with such technology. Prereq.: TCOM 3781 or 3782 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

4881. Telecommunication Management. A study of the relationships of communication management with government, networks, ownership and other groups. Organization and procedures of typical units; common planning models. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

*4882. Studio Operations Management 3. Advanced individual projects or assignments in planning, coordinating and assessing production and programming related to studio procedures. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 s.h.. Prereq.: TCOM 3785; acceptance of Project Proposal Form by coordinating faculty member and department chairperson. 2 s.h.

*4884. Video Production Direction. A study and application of the communication roles and skills associated with video directing. Emphasis on audience analysis. The equivalent of three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: TCOM 3782. 3 s.h.

4885. Developments in Telecommunication Media. Study and application of uses of telecommunication media apart from commercial broadcasting. Study of new technologies and their potential. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

4886. Audience and Market Measure. Methods of collecting, analyzing, and using information about media markets. Includes quantitative and nonquantitative techniques. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

4887. Theories and Criticisms of Telecommunication. Study of contemporary theories and research in telecommunication. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

4888. Internship in Telecommunication. An application of telecommunication theory and practices within organizations primarily concerned with telecommunication. Students are selected on the basis of special qualifications, including GPA, courses taken, and competitive interview. Enrollment is contingent on the availability of internship positions. Twenty hours a week. Prereq.: Junior standing in telecommunications and permission of internship coordinator. 6 s.h.

4897. Seminar in Telecommunication. Designed to investigate contemporary aspects of telecommunications. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prereq.: TCOM 2682 and 2683 with a grade of C or better in both. 3 s.h.

4899. Capstone. Students demonstrate mastery of knowledge in a variety of degree assessment areas. Students prepare and present a portfolio of their work. The course assists students in assembling and presenting the portfolio to department faculty and other interested parties. To be taken after completing senior status as a telecommunications major. 2 s.h.