C O U R S E S
These courses are designed to prepare the student for a professional career in the broadcasting industry. Courses provide a balance between creative work and theory. For students demonstrating exceptional talent, opportunities are available for independent creative work.

*The Department of Communication expects to offer the following courses in the coming academic year. The semester listed is to be used for the purpose of planning and advising but course offerings are subject to change. Students and advisors should verify these course offerings with the current printed or on-line schedule of classes.

Fall Projected Courses / Spring Projected Courses / Summer Projected Courses.

101 - Communication in Contemporary Society (COMM 1307) - An introductory class designed to acquaint the student with the process of mass communication. *fall/spring

112 - Introduction to Radio-Television (COMM 1335) - A survey and analysis of the history, regulation, scope, social implications and problems of radio and television. *fall/spring

212 - Audio Production Techniques (COMM 1301) - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Theory and practice in elementary sound recording for radio, television and film. Prerequisite: COM 101, 111, 112 with grade of C in each. *fall/spring/summer

302 - Television Production - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Designed to develop style and skill in television production. Students are exposed to a variety of television production situations. Prerequisites: COM 212 . Syllabus *fall/spring

304 - Television News Techniques - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Laboratory workshop production of weekly news programs. Prerequisites: COM 112, and 302. *fall/spring

319 - Communication Practicum - 1 semester hour, 2 hours lab per week. Supervised instruction for students in extracurricular activities related to radio-television. Prerequisites: COM 212 and 302, depending upon major. *fall/spring/summer

376 - Radio-Television Announcing - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Development of the basic skills for effective television and radio announcing, newscasting, and interviewing. Prerequisite: COM 101, 111, 112 with grade of C in each. *fall/spring

390 - Communication Internship - 3-6 semester hours. Communication internships provide qualified students with on-the-job experience and academic credit for working in professional settings in Radio- Television, Journalism, or Speech Communication. Surveys of job opportunities indicate a need for supervised study, experience, and on-the-job training for students planning to enter the professional fields. The internship course provides opportunities to observe and analyze the methods, techniques, and creative processes of professionals. To determine eligibility, internship application forms must be completed and returned to the Director of Internships. See internship bulletin board on the third floor of the Boynton Building for more information. *fall/spring/summer

409 - Broadcast Sales - Designed to introduce students to the techniques and procedures used in commercial broadcast sales. Combines classroom instruction and professional examples. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. *spring/summer

421 - Writing for Radio-Television - Problems and practice in the writing of dramatic and non-dramatic programs for broadcast purposes. Prerequisites: Junior standing, basic proficiency in typing or AAS 101. *fall/spring/summer

442 - Radio-Television Programming - Study of the programming function, analysis of programs, and implementation of effective broadcast schedules. Prerequisite: Com 101, 111, 112 with grade of C in each. Syllabus *fall/summer

456 - Advanced Television Production - 3 semester hours, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Development of imagination and esthetic judgment in the production of television programs. Prerequisites: COM 302 and 304. *fall

495 - Special Problems in Communication - 1-3 semester hours. Independent investigation of a special topic or project by the student with advice, approval and supervision by an instructor. *fall/spring/summer

For further information on the courses listed above,
please call (936) 468-4001.