Historical survey of broadcasting, common carrier, and related electronic media technologies, including the Internet. This course focuses on the social, political, and policy dimensions of the adoption and use of communication technologies. Special attention is paid to significant issues in contemporary public policy and practice, such as protection of privacy and personal information, information ownership, free speech, and censorship.
A study of policy and regulation of media in the U.S., primarily broadcasting, cable, telephone, and the internet. This includes traditional issues in the regulation of content, such as freedom of speech, copyright, obscenity, and privacy. It also includes traditional areas in the regulation of the industry structure including monopolies, licensing, cross ownership rules, mergers, and illegal practices.
An introduction to the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of studio video production from conception to completion. The course covers the fundamentals of producing, scripting, directing and editing for television. Practical training is offered on how to operate studio switchers, video cameras, sound, and graphic equipment.
Introduction to techniques of multimedia production and the basic principles of communication via multimedia. Practical, hands-on experience with various media used in computer-based multimedia including: text, still graphics, motion graphics, animation, sound, and hyperlinking. Includes stand- alone computer- and Web-based applications. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Course will focus on selected topics in the practice and theory of electronic media production. Course will be offered on demand. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
This class is designed to train students to become conversant in live multi-cam television and digital production. Students will acquire the skills to interpret and prepare rundowns for a variety of live and as- live content, and complete any preproduction, production and occasional post-production required.
This course focuses on single-camera, on-location, HD video recording, and post-production & non-linear video editing. Students work on projects (individually and in groups) from storyboarding and scripting to operating video cameras, microphones, lights, and tripods.
Examination of each of several critical theories and approaches to the criticism of telecommunications program content. Practical experience in evaluating critical writing and in the writing of critical pieces.
Elements of audio production, including basic machines, microphones, patch panels, the production mixing. Different audio products are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Students will be exposed to and investigate both the art and the science of selling and managing in the electronic, digital and social media environments. They will learn fundamental sales skills, different sales techniques, as well as qualitative and quantitative evaluation of various media platforms.
