Curriculum

Curriculum Pattern

Minor in Communication Studies

Department of English, Communication, Media Arts and Theatre

18 credit hours

 Required Courses 9 credit hours

CMAT 203, 215, 221 or 272

Elective Courses 9 credit hours

9 credit hours selected from CMAT 304, 305, 310, 345, 399

A grade of C or better is required for all CMAT courses applied to the minor.
Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Minor in Public Relations

Department of English, Communication, Media Arts and Theatre

18 credit hours

Required Courses 15 credit hours

CMAT 205, 246, 250, 346, and 356

Elective Course 3 credit hours
A 300-level practicum course to be selected with the approval of the CMAT advisor.
A grade of C or better is required for all CMAT courses applied to the minor.
Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Minor in Radio and Television Broadcasting

Department of English, Communication, Media Arts and Theatre

18 credit hours

Required Courses 12 credit hours

CMAT 205, 207, 252 and 212

Elective Courses 6 credit hours
6 credit hours, including one scriptwriting course, selected with the approval of the CMAT academic advisor.
A grade of C or better is required for all CMAT courses applied to the minor.
Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Minor in Sports Broadcasting

Department of English, Communications, Media Arts, and Theatre

18 credit hours

Required Courses

CMAT 211; CMAT 242; CMAT 302; CMAT 306 OR CMAT 308; CMAT 326; CMAT 342

A grade of C or better is required for all CMAT courses applied to the minor.
Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Minor in Theatre Arts

Department of English, Communications, Media Arts and Theatre

18 credit hours

Required Courses 9 credit hours

CMAT 204, 214, and 255.
Elective Courses 9 credit hours
9 credit hours selected from CMAT 152, 153, 154, 218, 240, 256, 261, 309, 312, 313, 314, 350, 360, 376, 398; ENG 311 or 355.

Only three hours of independent study, practicum or internship credit may be applied to the minor.
For a certificate in classical African and African American theatre, the following courses will be required: CMAT 214, 255, 313, and 350.
A grade of C or better is required for all CMAT courses applied to the minor.
Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Communication, media arts, and Theatre (CMAT)

113 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS (3)

Basic communication for professionals including communication theory, affects of culture on language, verbal and non-verbal communication, gender communication, small group dynamics, and speaking for presentations.

144 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO THE PERFORMING ARTS (3)

Introduction to the major theories of arts criticism through an understanding of the production processes of theatre, mass media and film.

152 FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER PRACTICE
I LECTURE AND PRACTICE /2 (1)

Basic principles of play production. Practical work in production planning. IAI: TA 918

153 FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER PRACTICE
II LECTURE AND PRACTICE /2 (1)

Prerequisite: CMAT 152.

Continuation of CMAT 152. IAI: TA 918.

154 FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER PRACTICE
III LECTURE AND PRACTICE /2 (1)

Prerequisite: CMAT 153.

Continuation of CMAT 153. IAI: TA 918

165 COMPUTER MEDIA AND
COMMUNICATION (3)

Issues of computer-mediated communication, including Internet culture, privacy, ownership, and free speech. Non-lab course.

175 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA
CRITICISM (3)

Critical approaches to television and film: cultural representation, feminist, genre, and authorship analysis.

202 MEDIA PRACTICUM LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6 (3-6)

Practical experience in media production. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

203 BASIC SPEECH COMMUNICATION (3)

Introduction to speech arts and sciences. Includes communication theory, voice science, and theater. Oral presentations before an audience. (Enrichment core course.) IAI: C2 900

204 INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (3)

An orientation to live theater, including its origins and occupations. IAI: F1 908

205 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC
MEDIA (3)

Study of major technical, economic, social and regulatory developments in the electronic media. IAI: MC 914

206 RADIO STATION PRACTICUM
LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6-12 (3-6)

Practical experience in radio production and university radio station operations. May be taken twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Additional course fee.

207 TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION
LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (3)

Practicum in techniques and materials used in television production. Course designed to develop skills in audio, lighting, control room, editing and studio or field procedures. Additional course fee. IAI: MC 916

209 THEATRE PRACTICUM LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6 (3-6)

Practical experience in university theatre productions. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Additional course fee.

210 TELEVISION STUDIO DIRECTING
LECTURE AND LABORATORY/6 (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 207 or consent of department.

Practicum designed to develop directorial skills. Includes writing and directing newscasts, commercials, documentaries and interviews. Additional course fee.

211 PRINCIPLES OF ANNOUNCING
LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (3)

Practice and analysis of announcing techniques. Additional course fee. IAI: MC 918

212 RADIO PRODUCTION

LECTURE AND LABORATORY/6/

Practicum in radio production techniques, including newscasts, commercials, interviews, traffic and weather reports. Additional course fee. IAI: MC 915

214 AFRICAN AMERICAN THEATRE (3)

A survey of the history and literature of African American theatre from its beginnings in ritual to the present. (This course satisfies the elective course requirements for the African American Studies major or minor.) IAI: F1909D

215 MASS COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department..

Examination of the process (print, electronic and cinematic) and impact of the mass media on individual behavior and contemporary society. Readings and practical projects.

216 CONTINUITY WRITING FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of the department.

Practicum in the writing of commercials, public service announcements, documentaries and news. Lab Fee. IAI: MC 917

218 PLAYWRITING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English qualifying examination or consent of the department.

Theory and practice of writing for the stage.

220 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION /6 (3)

Development of skills in digital image manipulation, digital editing, producing for the Internet, and writing for new media. Additional course fee.

221 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Studies and exercises in human interaction. Emphasis on the function of the individual in one-to-one encounters and in small group situations. (Enrichment core course.)

226 INTERNSHIP IN BROADCASTING (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Qualified students may be recommended for one of a limited number of internships in the university media production facilities or campus radio station.

230 THEATRE MANAGEMENT (3)

A study of the problems of organizing, developing, and operating a commercial, community or educational theatre. Students will be given practical project experiences. Lab Fee.

231 AFRICAN-AMERICAN CINEMA (3)

History and theory of African American Cinema. Screenings, lecture and discussion will include independent filmmakers and also influential works from the African diaspora.

232 fundamentals of make-up design/6/ (3)

Fundamentals of make-up design and application for television, film and theatre. Lab fee.

234 Costume design and construction i/6/ (3)

Script analysis, historical research, style as translation from text to image. Visual communication of character through clothes. Tools, supplies and techniques of costume construction with an emphasis on basic skills. Lab fee.

235 History of Costume Design (3)

Costume design from a historical perspective; social, cultural and economic mores that govern dress including film and theatre standards.

236 INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE (3-6)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Qualified students may be recommended for one of a limited number of internships through CSU Theatre.

237 Basic electronics for broadcasting (3)

An introduction to AC/DC and digital circuits used in broadcasting, including cameras, switchers, and microphones. Lab fee.

238 basic circuitry for broadcasting (3)

Study of equipment used in broadcasting facilities, including distribution, amps, sync generators, RF equipment, computer interfacing, and media streaming. Lab fee.

239 wiring, cabling, and signal theory (3)

Theory and applications of audio, video, and reference signals from source to destination. Data signals between broadcast equipment. Lab fee.

240 DESIGN FOR THEATRE (3)

Fundamental theory and practice of set, costume, lighting, property, and makeup design for the theatre. Lab Fee. IAI: TA 911

245 TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

Study of a selected subject in communications. May be taken twice for credit if the topics are different. IAI: MC 913

246 PUBLIC RELATIONS I (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

The theory of Public Relations, problem identification, target audience, plan development and evaluation.

250 LAW AND ETHICS IN THE MASS MEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 205 and completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Proficiency Examination or consent of the department.

Examination of the legal and ethical questions surrounding the gathering and use of information. (Writing emphasis course.)

252 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION (3)

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/

Introduction to single camera field production and editing.

255 ACTING (3)

Study of the theory and techniques of the actor’s approach to the interpretation of drama. Lectures, readings, and practical exercises. Lab Fee. IAI: TA 914

256 ACTING II (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 255 or consent of the department.

Lecture and laboratory studies in monologues and multiple character scenes. IAI: TA 915

261 ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE (3)

Practice in oral reading. Analysis and criticism of prose, poetry, and drama. Public performance.

263 LIGHTING AND SCENERY DESIGN FOR TELEVISION

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisites: Consent of department.

Practicum in the design of lighting and scenery for television. Lab Fee.

265 DIGITAL FILMMAKING (3)

Prerequisites: Consent of department.

Practicum in the fundamentals of the digital motion picture camera including lighting and editing for video.

272 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Analysis of the dynamics of small group communicative relations. A review of group types and functions with emphasis on contemporary theories and practices.

298 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE (1-3)

Prerequisite: Proposal approved by the department.

Selected studies and projects in theatre. May be taken more than once for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

299 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH (1-3)

Prerequisite: Proposal approved by the department.

Selected studies and projects in speech and broadcasting. May be taken more than once for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

300 BROADCAST MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of the department.

Theory and practice in radio and television management and programming. Analytical and applied projects relating to current programs and the development of new program material.

302 ON CAMERA PERFORMANCE LECTURE
AND LABORATORY /6 (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 211 and 255 or consent of department.

Study of theory and techniques for television and film performance in cooperation with directing classes. Additional course fee.

303 THEORY OF DIGITAL MEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Historical and critical perspectives in digital media.

304 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

An introductory survey of the major theories and concepts, which attempt to explain the nature of message sending (verbal and nonverbal) within complex systems.

305 NONVERBAL ELEMENTS IN
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Survey of the major theories and concepts, which attempt to explain the nature of communication which is not transmitted by verbal symbols.

306 PRACTICUM IN BROADCASTING
LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (3-6)

Prerequisite: Junior status and consent of the department.

Additional production experience in conjunction with university related broadcasts. May be taken twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab fee.

307 BROADCASTING INTERNSHIP (3-12)

Prerequisite: Senior status and consent of the department.

Qualified broadcasting majors may be recommended for one of the limited number of unpaid internships available in the community.

308 PRACTICUM IN MEDIA LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6 (3-6)

Prerequisite: Junior status and consent of department.

Supervised activity on the university communication media, professional association competitions, student communication agencies, or other faculty approved experimental components of the broadcasting degree program through the completion of a learning agreement. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab fee.

309 PRACTICUM IN THEATRE LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6 (3-6)

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of department.

Refinement of production techniques and participation as crew supervisor, designer or in a major performance or management role. May be taken twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab fee.

310 DYNAMICS OF PERSUASION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

An in-depth study of the process of persuasion including an examination of the following concepts: the nature of attitudes, attitude change, source credibility, order of presentation, and group affiliation.

312 CREATIVE DRAMATICS (3)

Techniques for guiding children in creative dramatics. Emphasis on practical application for classroom use.

313 CLASSICAL AFRICAN THEATRE (3)

A detailed study of the history and form of traditional African theatre beginning with the world view and ritual practices by which it is informed.

314 WORLD THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

A survey of theater history and theater literature of various cultures.

315 ADVANCED SPEECH (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 203 or consent of the department.

Advanced theory and practice in public speaking.

316 STUDIES IN MEDIA ADAPTATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Analysis of adaptations of narrative forms in different media. (Writing Emphasis Course).

320 ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA
PRODUCTION /6 (3)

Prerequisites: CMAT 212, 252, 220, 352 or consent of department.

Advanced digital production techniques for CD authoring and the Internet. Additional course fee.

321 WRITING FOR MULTIMEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Writing for various forms of multimedia including the Internet and interactive DVD formats.

322 STUDIES IN PLAYWRITING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Intensive theory and practice of writing for the stage.

323 WRITING FOR TELEVISION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Principles of writing fiction for television, including analysis of different program formats and structures. Practicum will involve taking an idea through the initial treatment stage to a complete script.

324 WRITING THE SCREENPLAY (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading proficiency examinations or consent of department.

Fundamentals of story and script structure for the feature film script. Concepts and skills taught include plot development, characterization and dialog writing. Lab Fee.

326 BROADCAST JOURNALISM (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Practice in writing, production, and editing of news segments for radio and television.

327 HISPANIC MEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or consent of the Spanish and CMAT advisors.

Examination of the Hispanic media industry and important issues confronting Hispanic media producers. (CMAT 327 is identical to SPAN 327 and credit will not be given for both.)

330 BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AND TEST EQUIPMENT (3)

An introduction to the equipment used by broadcast technicians and engineers to monitor and verify signal within FCC specifications from signal origination to transmission facility. Spectrum analysis. Lab Fee.

331 BROADCAST OPERATIONS (3)

A study of the various departments that interact with engineering on a daily basis including traffic, continuity and production.

332 ADVANCED MAKE-UP DESIGN (3)

LECTURE/LABORATORY /6/

Prerequisite: CMAT 232 or consent of department.

Advanced make-up design and application techniques are studied through practical experience in conjunction with university related television , film and theatre productions. Lab Fee.

333 FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS (3)

A general study of the rules and regulations governing television, radio and cable facilities. Proper station operations, power, decency laws, etc.

334 COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION II (3)

LECTURE/LABORATORY /6/

Prerequisite: CMAT 234 or consent of department.

Advanced study of costume construction including patterning, draping, pattern drafting and tailoring/sewing skills. Lab Fee.

345 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

Intensive study of a selected subject in communications.

346 PUBLIC RELATIONS II (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 246 and completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Practice of Public Relations in business, medical, nonprofit, entertainment, politics and government.

350 THEATRE WORKSHOP (3)

Basic techniques, theory and practice linked with theater production. Lab Fee.

352 DIGITAL ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 252 or consent of department.

Practicum in the theory, principles, and techniques of digital single camera portable video production and editing. Lab Fee.

356 WRITING FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS (3)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the English and Reading examinations or consent of department.

Public relations writing including press releases, backgrounders, creation of press kits, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and speeches.

360 STAGE DIRECTION (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 204, 214 or 255 or consent of the department.

Study of the theory, principles, and techniques of the director’s art. Laboratory exercises included.

362 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN
BROADCASTING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of the department.

Seminars on major issues, which are relevant to, selected aspects of broadcasting. (Writing emphasis course.)

• ADVANCED PROJECT

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and reading qualifying examinations or consent of the department.

The final project may be in the areas of television, radio and film. Combinations are acceptable and may include the theater and other aspects of mass communication. Students must demonstrate competence in a combination of the following areas: production, writing, programming, management or criticism. Lab Fee.

366 ADVANCED PRODUCTION
SEMINAR /6 (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

The specialized aspects of media production may be repeated twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. This prerequisite is for majors only. There will be an additional course fee.

367 ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION
LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6 (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 212 or consent of the department.

Advanced experiences in fundamentals of recording multi-track and live-mix formats. Lab Fee.

368 NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN
COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 380 and successful completion of Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

Study of the technological development of electronic media and its implications for programming and the production process.

369 ADVANCED MULTI-CAMERA
PRODUCTION LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6 (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 207 or consent of department.

Advanced training in multi-camera production in both studio and remote locales. Additional course fee.

373 ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING (3)

Prerequisites: CMAT 323 or 324 or consent of department.

Advanced seminar in scriptwriting, including scene analysis, story deconstruction and principles of rewriting. Lab Fee.

376 THEATRE INTERNSHIP (3-12)

Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the department.

Qualified theatre students may be recommended for one of the limited number of paid or unpaid internships available in the community.

380 MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the university qualifying examinations in English, reading, and math; and junior standing or consent of department.

Elementary statistics. Critical evaluation of academic research and Nielsen, Arbitron and Audit Bureau of Circulation data.

398 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE (1-3)

Prerequisite: Proposal approved by the department.

Intensive studies in theatre. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH (3)

Prerequisite: Proposal approved by the department.

Intensive studies in speech and broadcasting. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Graduate Catalog

Communications, Media Arts, and Theatre

300 BROADCAST MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of the department.

Theory and practice in radio and television management and programming. Analytical and applied projects relating to current programs and the development of new program material.

302 ON CAMERA PERFORMANCE

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 211 and 255 or consent of department.

Study of theory and techniques for television and film performance in cooperation with directing classes. Lab fee.

303 THEORY OF DIGITAL MEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and Reading Qualifying examinations or consent of department.

History and critical perspectives in digital media.

304 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Proficiency Examination or consent of department.

An introductory survey of the major theories and concepts, which attempt to explain the nature of message sending (verbal and nonverbal) within complex systems.

305 NONVERBAL ELEMENTS IN INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

Survey of the major theories and concepts, which attempt to explain the nature of communication, which is not transmitted by verbal symbols.

306 PRACTICUM IN BROADCASTING LECTURE AND
LABORATORY/6/ (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

For majors only. Additional production experience in conjunction with university related broadcasts. Lab Fee.

307 BROADCASTING INTERNSHIP (3-12)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

Qualified broadcasting majors may be recommended for one of the limited number of unpaid internships available in the community.

308 PRACTICUM IN MEDIA

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3-6)

Prerequisite: Junior status and consent of department.

Supervised activity related to the university communication media, professional association competitions, student communication agencies, or other faculty approved experimental components of the broadcasting degree program through the completion of a learning agreement. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab fee.

309 PRACTICUM IN THEATRE

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: Junior status or consent of department.

Refinement of production techniques and participation as crew supervisor, designer or in a major performance or management role. May be taken twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab Fee.

310 DYNAMICS OF PERSUASION (3)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

An in-depth study of the process of persuasion including an examination of the following concepts: the nature of attitudes, attitude change, source credibility, order of presentation, and group affiliation.

312 CREATIVE DRAMATICS (3)

Techniques for guiding children in creative dramatics. Emphasis on practical application for classroom use.

313 CLASSICAL AFRICAN THEATRE (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

A survey of theatre history and theatre literature of various cultures.

314 WORLD THEATER HISTORY AND
LITERATURE (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

A survey of theater history and theater literature of various cultures.

315 ADVANCED SPEECH (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 203 or consent of the department.

Advanced theory and practice in public speaking.

316 STUDIES IN MEDIA ADAPTATION (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and Reading Qualifying Examinations or consent of department.

Analysis of adaptations of narrative forms in different media. (Writing Emphasis Course)

320 ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisites: CMAT 212, 252, 220, 352 or consent of department.

Advanced digital production techniques for CD authoring and the Internet. Lab fee.

321 WRITING FOR MULTIMEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English and Reading Qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Writing for various forms of multimedia including the Internet and interactive DVD formats.

322 STUDIES IN PLAYWRITING (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of the English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

Intensive theory and practice of writing for the stage.

323 WRITING FOR TELEVISION (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

Principles of writing fiction for television, including analysis of different program formats and structures. Practicum will involve taking an idea through the initial treatment stage to a complete script.

324 WRITING THE SCREENPLAY (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of department.

Fundamentals of story and script structure for the feature film script. Concepts and skills taught include plot, development, characterization and dialog writing. Lab Fee.

326 BROADCAST JOURNALISM (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Practice in writing, production, and editing of news segments for radio and television. Lab Fee.

327 HISPANIC MEDIA (3)

Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or consent of the Spanish and CMAT advisors.

Examination of the Hispanic media industry and important issues confronting Hispanic media producers. (CMAT 327 is identical to SPAN 327 and credit will not be given for both.)

330 BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AND TEST EQUIPMENT (3)

An introduction to the equipment used by broadcast technicians and engineers to monitor and verify signal within FCC specifications from signal origination to transmission facility. Spectrum analysis. Lab fee.

331 BROADCAST OPERATIONS (3)

A study of the various departments that interact with engineering on a daily basis including traffic, continuity and production.

332 ADVANCED MAKE-UP DESIGN

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 232 or consent of department.

Advanced make-up design and application techniques are studied through practical experience in conjunction with university related television, film and theatre productions. Lab fee.

333 FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS (3)

A general study of the rules and regulations governing television, radio and cable facilities. Proper station operations, power, decency laws, etc.

334 COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION II

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 234 or consent of department.

Advanced study of costume construction including patterning, draping, pattern drafting and tailoring/sewing skills. Lab fee.

345 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

Intensive study of a selected subject in communications.

346 PUBLIC RELATIONS II (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 246 and successful completion of the English and Reading Qualifying examinations or consent of department.

Public relations writing including press releases, backgrounders, creation of press kits, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and speeches.

350 THEATER WORKSHOP (3)

Basic techniques, theory and practice linked with theater production. Lab Fee.

352 DIGITAL ADVANCED FIELD PRODUCTION LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: SPCH 252 or consent of department.

Practicum in the theory, principles, and techniques of digital single camera portable video production and editing. Lab Fee.

356 WRITING FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS (3)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the English and Reading Qualifying Examinations or consent of department.

360 STAGE DIRECTION (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 204, 214, 255 or consent of the department.

Study of the theory, principles, and techniques of the director’s art. Laboratory exercises included.

362 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BROADCASTING (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of the department.

Seminars on major issues which are relevant to selected aspects of broadcasting. (Writing emphasis course.)

365 ADVANCED PROJECT LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of English Qualifying Examination and Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of the department.

The final project may be in the areas of television, radio and film. Combinations are acceptable and may include the theater and other aspects of mass communication. Students must demonstrate competence in a combination of the following areas: production, writing, programming, management or criticism. Lab Fee.

366 ADVANCED PRODUCTION SEMINAR

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of Department.

The specialized aspects of media production may be repeated twice for a maximaum of 6 credit hours. Lab fee

367 ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION LECTURE AND
LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 212 or consent of the department.

Advanced experiences in fundamentals of recording; multi-track and live-mix formats. Lab Fee.

368 NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN COMMUNICATION (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 380 and completion of Reading Qualifying Examination or consent of the department.

Study of technological development of broadcasting media and its implications for programming and the production process.

369 ADVANCED MULTI-CAMERA PRODUCTION

LECTURE AND LABORATORY /6/ (3)

Prerequisite: CMAT 207 or consent of department.

Advanced training in multi-camera production in both studio and remote locales. Lab fee.

373 ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING (3)

Prerequisites: SPCH 323 or 324 or consent of department.

Advanced seminar in scriptwriting, including scene analysis, story deconstruction and principles of rewriting. Lab Fee.

376 THEATRE INTERNSHIP (3)

Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department.

Qualified theatre students may be recommended for one of the limited number of paid or unpaid internships available in the community.

380 MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English and Reading Qualifying Examinations or consent of department.

Elementary statistics. Critical evaluation of academic research and Neielsen, Arbitron and Audit Bureau of Circulation data.

398 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE (1-3)

Prerequisite: Proposal approved by the department.

Intensive studies in theatre. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH (3)

Prerequisite: Major in speech and proposal approved by the department.

Selected studies and projects in speech, theater, and broadcasting. May be taken twice for credit.