COMM 1336 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I (3-1-4). A study of basic television production as it applies to live studio programming. Beginning instruction is offered in areas of studio camera operation, audio for television, and television directing, with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: RTF 1633. (RTF 1713)
COMM 1337 TELEVISION PRODUCTION II (3-1-4). An advanced study of television production from the studio and field production perspective, with emphasis on producing and directing a variety of programs. Student will be required to provide scripts for programs to be produced in class. Experience in video editing will be gained. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: COMM 1336. (RTF 1723)
COMM 2315 NEWS REPORTING II (3-3-0). Gathering and writing advanced news stories for newspapers, news-magazines, and newsletters. Interviewing techniques for specialized writing assignments (e.g., science, law, drama, literary criticism, music). Prerequisites: COMM 2311. (JRN 2603)
COMM 2325 AUDIO PRODUCTION (3-2-2). A basic course dealing with the fundamentals of audio recording production for radio, television, and film. Includes production of public service announcements, commercials, radio news, and dramatic spots. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: COMM 1335. (RTF 2723)
COMM 2331 TV AND RADIO ANNOUNCING (3-3-0). A study of the principles of developing effective voice presentation for television and radio. The course includes analysis of announcing and newscasting practices. Current methods in the television and radio industry are covered. Skills are developed through extensive use of audio and video-tape. Skills: E (RTF 1643)
COMM 2339 WRITING FOR RADIO, TELEVISION, FILM (3-3-0). This course will instruct the student in basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques for radio, television, cablevision, and video. Writing for news broadcast, promotional announcements, and spot announcements and documentary, dramatic, and experimental television will be covered. Students will learn to communicate using the verbal elements of radio and both the verbal and visual elements of television. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301. (RTF 2713)
RTF 1624 FILM HISTORY (4-3-3). A chronological and world-wide survey of the history of the film, plus study of progress in film technology, changing audiences, and the sociocultural impact of film. Skills: E
RTF 1731 WORKSHOP (1-0-2). Fundamentals of television studio and location productions and pre- and post-production work. Students may work on special projects or intern at area production facilities. Repeatable up to six credit hours. ( )
RTF 1732 WORKSHOP (2-0-4). Fundamentals of television studio and location productions and pre- and post-production work. Students may work on special projects or intern at area production facilities. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
RTF 1733 WORKSHOP (3-0-6). Fundamentals of television studio and location productions and pre- and post-production work. Students may work on special projects or intern at area production facilities. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
RTF 2113 NARRATIVE STRATEGIES (3-2-1). An introduction to narrative structures and strategies of film and television. This course specifically examines patterns and distinctions in storytelling methods and styles represented in both media. Class screenings of films and videos. Skills: E Prerequisites: ENGL 1301.
RTF 2213 TELEVISION NEWS (3-2-4). Analysis of news reporting styles and program content; preparation of news programs for the electronic media with an emphasis on the special requirements of writing news stories for television. History, theory, and practices of television/radio news presented on local and national network levels. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301, COMM 1336.
RTF 2733 TELEVISION DRAMA (3-2-4). A study of the production of television and video drama. Students from the Drama and RTF departments will collaborate on projects. Multi-camera studio and film style production will be taught. Prerequisites: COMM 1336.