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Journalism majors may not register for more than nine semester hours in journalism in one semester or summer session. The director or associate director may make exceptions to this rule for seniors who need additional journalism courses in order to graduate on time.

Any student enrolled in a journalism course who does not attend the first class meeting or laboratory session may be dropped from that course.

In addition to the prerequisites given below, several policies described in this catalog affect registration in journalism courses. These include the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test requirement and the policies described in the section "Special Requirements."

Because prerequisites are subject to change, students should consult the Course Schedule before registering.

The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is published by the Office of Admissions.

Journalism: J

Lower-Division Courses

310 (TCCN: COMM 2302). Critical Issues in Journalism. Introduction to major issues facing the news media in a democratic society, including ethics, institutions, effects, and standards of press performance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

310K. Visual Literacy. Introduction to the visual concerns of message design and interpretation, including their bases in theories of visual perception, semiotics, and media practice. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

315 (TCCN: COMM 2311). News Media Writing and Editing. Restricted to prejournalism and pre-public relations majors. Introduction to fundamental journalistic writing skills for the media and to fundamental copyediting, including selection, processing, and display of news and other information; studies in news audience interests; readability, clarity, verification, and style. Two lecture hours and three to four and one-half laboratory hours a week, as required, for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 with a grade of at least C; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

316 (TCCN: COMM 1316). Photographic Communication. Introduction to photographic technique and recent trends, evaluation, visual design, and use of images in the media. Students must provide their own 35-mm single-lens reflex or digital camera that can be operated under manual mode and with off-camera flash. Three lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.

Upper-Division Courses

320D. Intermediate Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Information-gathering and information-retrieval skills, reporting and editing techniques, and interviewing. Introduction to electronic resources for journalists. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance into the major in journalism.

321C. Fundamentals of Multimedia Journalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Focuses on new forms of journalism based on the Internet and other digital platforms. Examines the digital revolution and the creation of a global information society, with a special focus on the effects upon journalism, such as computer-assisted reporting in the area of news gathering, and media convergence in news dissemination. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

322D. Broadcast Newswriting and Radio Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Examination and practice of writing news for broadcast and of basic broadcast reporting skills. Students write, report, edit, and produce a radio news program on deadline. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance into the broadcast news area.

325. Photography I. Restricted to journalism majors. Intensive training in basic digital and black-and-white professional photography; darkroom techniques; fundamental approaches to producing images. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 316 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; a three-semester-hour survey or history course in the visual arts; and acceptance into the photojournalism area.

327. Feature Writing. Restricted to journalism majors. Practice in researching, reporting, writing, structuring, and editing feature stories and news features for the print media. Identifying and contacting appropriate freelance markets regarding queries and stories. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 327, Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 4: Feature Writing), Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 6: Feature Writing). Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Journalism 320D; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

330. News Editing. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced editing for news media. Emphasis on news judgment, language use, and print editing, as well as skills necessary for the collaborative production of multimedia news. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

331. Web Publishing. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced skills in Web design and in publishing multimedia content. Emphasis on collaborative work in creating an ongoing Web information product. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

331K. Projects in Professional Experience. Restricted to journalism majors. Internships to be arranged by student and approved by instructor. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be taken only once. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor. Each student must also have earned a grade of at least C in the following course or courses appropriate to his or her area of concentration: broadcast news: Journalism 322D; print journalism: Journalism 320D; photojournalism: Journalism 325; or, for students with approval to complete a multimedia internship: Journalism 320D.

131P. Internship. Restricted to journalism majors. Internship and discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be repeated for credit, but only one hour may be counted toward a degree in the College of Communication. Prerequisite: Journalism 331K; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.

334. Multimedia Journalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Review of online reporting techniques, advanced multimedia skills, and current issues in new media. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, 320D, and 321C with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

335. Narrative Journalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Students develop and produce a publication, focusing particularly on underrepresented groups and issues. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 335, Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 11: Latino Community Journalism), 322 (Topic 11: Narrative Journalism), Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 4: Latino Community Journalism), 374 (Topic 4: Narrative Journalism). Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.

336. Visual Design. The history, design, and production of media materials. Topics include design principles, visual perception, typography, and manipulation of images and photographs; printing processes and color reproduction; and page design for print. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

338. Computer-Assisted Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Study of computer-assisted journalism, including electronic document retrieval and manipulation, spreadsheet and database management, and Internet skills. Collaborative work on major investigative projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.

339D. News Documentaries and Public Affairs. Restricted to journalism majors. Study and practice of researching, writing, and producing short-form and magazine documentaries for television. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.

340C. Topics in Journalism, Communication, and Culture. Issues concerning minority or nondominant groups within the United States. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional laboratory hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 1: Mass Media and Minorities. Survey of minority communication problems: alienation, fragmentation, media access; criticism and feedback for minority groups based on racial/ethnic background, age, sex, disability, social or economic class, and sexual orientation. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 340C (Topic 1), Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 10: Mass Media and Minorities), Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 22: Mass Media and Minorities). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
  • Topic 2: African Americans and the Media. Same as African and African American Studies 374D (Topic 4: African Americans and the Media). African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 23: African Americans and the Media) and Journalism 340C (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
  • Topic 3: Journalism and Religion. How journalists from different faiths view the news and how religion-based organizations may be understood and covered. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

347S. Magazine Management. Study of the business of launching and maintaining successful publications. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

348S. Media Management. Print and broadcast management and planning in operations, personnel, content, marketing, finance, technology, and regulation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

349T. Topics in Journalism. Contemporary social, professional, and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional laboratory hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 1: Senior Seminar. Capstone experience in analysis of current journalism issues. Students complete a major research project. Prerequisite: Completion of ninety semester hours of coursework, a major in journalism, and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 2: Business Journalism. Practical training and experience in business and financial reporting and writing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 3: Journalist as Novelist. Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 9: Journalist as Novelist). English 379M (Topic 1: Journalist as Novelist) and Journalism 349T (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing.
  • Topic 4: International Reporting. Designed to provide students with skills in foreign reporting and a better understanding of international news production processes, with special emphasis on Latin America. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 5: Broadcast News Practices and Analysis.
  • Topic 7: Oral History as Journalism. Study of oral history archives, including similarities and differences between oral history and journalistic interviews and possible problems with oral histories in journalism. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.

353D. Television Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Basic television news gathering skills, including shooting and editing videotape, planning and executing visual storytelling, and writing and producing news packages. Students assist in the production of a television news program. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Journalism 320D; Journalism 322D with a grade of at least C; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance into the broadcast news area.

355. Photography II. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced techniques for newspaper and magazine photography. Concentrates on photojournalism principles; deadline shooting in color for general news, spot news, sports, and features; printing and electronic image reproduction; and selecting images for content, aesthetic values, and technical quality. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 325 with a grade of at least C; credit or registration for Journalism 336; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance into the photojournalism area.

359T. Topics in Journalism, Skills, and Techniques. Restricted to journalism majors. Contemporary professional skills and techniques in the practices of journalism. Three lecture hours and two to four laboratory hours a week for one semester, as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 1: Sports Journalism. Coverage of sports and athletics, including interviewing coaches and athletes, investigative reporting, the business side of sports, ethical issues for sports journalists, and writing sidebars and color stories. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Journalism 340C (Topic: Sports Journalism) and 359T (Topic 1: Sports Journalism) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D with a grade of at least C; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of the director of the school.
  • Topic 2: Magazine Production. Study of the revenue and production aspects of launching and maintaining successful magazines; advertising, production, printing, and the business sides of the industry. Students produce Orange magazine. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D and 347S with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
  • Topic 3: Advanced Visual Design. Advanced exploration of principles and processes of visual design, including design principles, visual perception, typography, image-making, uses of color, printing techniques, and publication design. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Journalism 349T (Topic: Advanced Visual Design) and 359T (Topic 3: Advanced Visual Design) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D and 336 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of instructor.

360. Media Law and Ethics. Social and ethical responsibilities; legal rights and restrictions, including Constitutional guarantees, libel, invasion of privacy, and contempt of court. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism or public relations; or consent of instructor.

361E. International News. Survey of international news flow patterns; barriers to free news flow; comparative studies of the foreign press; the role of foreign correspondents and international news agencies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor.

362E. History of Photography. Development of photojournalism and commercial, documentary, amateur, and art photography: historical processes, the evolution of stylistic trends, and the careers of major photographers. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor.

363. Theories of Mass Communication. Comparative survey of perspectives, research, and theories on communication through the mass media; theories on media effects and the construction of social reality, especially regarding the news media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism or public relations; or consent of instructor.

364E. The Mass Media and Society. Readings, lectures, films, guest speakers, and panel discussions on the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor.

366E. History of Journalism. Development of the mass media; social, economic, and political factors that have contributed to changes in the press. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor.

367E. Journalism in Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 14: Journalism in Latin America). Study of the practice of journalism in Latin America. Survey of the region, including historical, political, economic, cultural, ethnic, and geographical aspects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor.

370K. Advanced Photojournalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Explores intensive photographic reportage and documentation using the camera as a tool of investigation and interaction. Emphasis on creation of photo stories, photo essays, and feature stories, with editing and page layout. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 355 with a grade of at least C, and acceptance into the photojournalism area.

371K. Photographic Illustration. Restricted to journalism majors. Principles of studio lighting, theory and practice of contemporary color, location lighting, and the production of portfolio-quality work, as applied to advertising, photographic illustration, and photojournalism. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 355 with a grade of at least C, and acceptance into the photojournalism area.

372D. Television Producing. Restricted to journalism majors. Philosophy and execution of producing television news programs. Advanced writing and reporting skills. Students are responsible for collaborative production of television news programs on deadline. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 322D and 353D with a grade of at least C in each, and acceptance into the broadcast news area.

373D. Advanced News Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Study of community and institutional news sources; reporting on courts and city, county, and state governments; emphasis on fact-finding and skill in writing; in-depth reporting of significant events. Three lecture hours and six hours of laboratory reporting a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D with a grade of at least C.

374D. Advanced Feature Writing. Restricted to journalism majors. Study of researching, reporting, writing, and structuring advanced feature stories for consumer/trade publications and newspapers, with a concentration on identifying and contacting appropriate freelance markets regarding queries and stories. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D and 327 with a grade of at least C in each.

375. Magazine Editing and Publishing. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced magazine design and layout; critical analysis of the magazine in society. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 349T (Topic 6: Print Design), 375, 376D, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism 330 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each.

376D. Newspaper Editing and Layout. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced newspaper typography, layout, and editing. Graphics techniques and production processes; planning content and format of newspapers; copydesk management. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 349T (Topic 6: Print Design), 375, 376D, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism 330 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each.

377D. Print Design. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced print design and layout. Graphics techniques and production processes; planning content and format of newspapers and magazines. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 349T (Topic 6: Print Design), 375, 376D, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism 330 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each.

379. Journalism Research Projects. Restricted to journalism majors. Designed to give students the opportunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses have not been organized. The equivalent of nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the director of the school.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Restricted to journalism majors. Conference course of intensive study, planned by Journalism Honors Committee; research and the writing of a substantial paper on a special journalism topic. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Journalism Honors Program and consent of the director of the school.

379P. Photojournalism Research Projects. Restricted to journalism majors. Designed to give photojournalism students the opportunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses have not been organized. The equivalent of nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the director of the school.

Department of Radio-Television-Film

Attendance is required at the first class meeting of Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 and all upper-division radio-television-film courses. At the discretion of the instructor, students who do not attend the first class meeting may be dropped from the course, even if they have registered and paid their tuition.

For Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318, the department restricts enrollment during the first registration period to radio-television-film majors. During later registration periods, courses in which space is available may be opened to nonmajors. Most upper-division radio-television-film courses are restricted to radio-television-film majors. At any time, a nonmajor may ask the instructor for consent to register for the instructor's course. However, faculty members often do not give nonmajors consent to enroll until demand for the course can be determined on the first class day.

Consent of the instructor is part of the prerequisite given below for a small number of upper-division courses. Students request consent the semester before they plan to take a course. Consent Week is usually the first week of October for the spring semester, and the first week of April for the summer session and the fall semester. Dates of Consent Week are published on the department's Web site. Instructions for applying for consent are also published online.

Requirements for consent are posted along with course descriptions and publicized by the department. The student should check the posted course descriptions prior to Consent Week and should see the instructor for more information.

The Department of Radio-Television-Film reserves the right to retain and to use for noncommercial purposes copies of all work completed by students as part of departmental course assignments.

Because prerequisites are subject to change, students should consult the Course Schedule before registering.

The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is published by the Office of Admissions.

Radio-Television-Film: RTF

Lower-Division Courses

305 (TCCN: COMM 1307). Introduction to Media Studies. Introduction to historical, cultural, political, economic, and international characteristics of mass media in society. Two lecture hours, one discussion hour, and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Required of all radio-television-film majors.

309. Communication Technology and Society. Same as Communication 309. Study of communication technologies, their uses in interpersonal, group, mass, and international contexts, and the impact of technologies on work. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, Radio-Television-Film 305; for others, none.

312C. Global Media. A world perspective on information, news, and entertainment communication systems; politics, technology, economics, and culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

314 (TCCN: COMM 2366). The Development of the Motion Picture. Survey of significant movements and schools of filmmaking through viewings and discussions of representative motion pictures; critical approaches to performance, sociological impact, and visual aesthetics. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

316 (TCCN: COMM 1335). History of US Radio and Television. Survey of history, technology, regulation, audience, and economics of radio, television, and related electronic media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one screening of up to two hours a week as required. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

316M. Communication and Ethnic Groups. Same as Communication 316M. Critical review of contemporary and historical media images of, and discourses on, race and ethnicity. Introduction to relevant communication research, policy, and institutions. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in the College of Communication. Additional prerequisite for radio-television-film majors, Radio-Television-Film 305.

317. Narrative Strategies. Study of the way meaning is structured and perceived in the screen image; introduction to basic narrative techniques. Includes viewing and analysis of narrative examples. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Required of all students in the production area. Students may not enroll in this course more than twice. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

318. Introduction to Image and Sound. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Basic information, skills, and theories required to equip students to communicate through audiovisual media. Lectures and practical applications. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Required of all students in the production area. Students may not enroll in this course more than twice. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

319. Introduction to Digital Media. Basic information, skills, and theories of digital media. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

Upper-Division Courses

321F. Media Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. A foundational course devoted to the critical analysis of media in a variety of contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

322F. Screen Theory. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Foundational course surveying screen theory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

323F. Media Research. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. A foundational course examining how to analyze audiences, media systems and industries, and media markets. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

324F. Social Theories of Media. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. A foundational course exploring social theories of media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

124L, 224L, 324L. Topics in the Entertainment Professions. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Contemporary issues, practices, and skills related to communication and the entertainment industries, including studies in the business of entertainment, the entertainment professions, the creative process, and contemporary Hollywood cinema. One, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Radio-Television-Film 305, a University grade point average of at least 2.25, and admission to the Semester in Los Angeles program.

330K. Introduction to Research Methods. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Introduction to applied media research and research criticism; fundamentals of audience analysis, survey design, experimental and field research, content analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

330L. Internship in Film and Electronic Media. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Position availability depends on qualifications of student and number of internships open at time of enrollment. Practical work experience related to the study of film, television, radio, or other media. Students must make their own arrangements to secure relevant internships. Internship listings are available in the college's career services office. The equivalent of ten class hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: The following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; and consent of the internship coordinator.

331J. Policy Issues in New Communication Technologies. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Overview of policy and regulation of communication systems in the United States, with emphasis on contemporary technologies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

331K. Film, Video, and Television Theory. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Survey of basic theories that seek to explain the structure and process of film, video, and television communication. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

  • Topic 1: Cult Movies and Gender Issues.
  • Topic 2: Television and Theories of Gender.
  • Topic 4: Feminist Media Theory. Survey of basic feminist media theory.
  • Topic 5: Screen Theory. Survey of basic screen theory.

331L. Corporate and Instructional Video. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Study, design, production, use, and evaluation of corporate and instructional video materials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

331M. New Communication Technologies. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Survey of history of new communication technologies. Analysis of regulation, policy, economics, and programming of new communication technologies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

331N. The Information Society. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Introduction to information technologies and their relation to existing media; includes history, policy, economics, and social impact. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

331P. Topics in New Communication Technologies. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Applications and potential effects of new telecommunications and information technologies in the home and the workplace, and for education and social services. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

331Q. Topics in Digital Media. Laboratory explorations of the spatial and narrative dimensions of the digital environment. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

331R. Topics in New Media. Examination of the impact of technology on the visual, spatial, and textual environment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

331T. Topics in Digital Media: Audio. Explorations of the auditory dimensions of the digital environment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

333. Introduction to Screenwriting. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Development of skills and practice in the art of writing for media; emphasis on particular aspects of each medium: audience, objectives, economic structures. Many short scripts will be written and evaluated. One and one-half lecture hours and two workshop hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

334. Broadcast Programming and Audience Effects. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Study of broadcast programming and its cognitive and behavioral impact on audiences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

335. Television Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Analysis of critical methods, selected television programs, and selected critics. Practice in written criticism required of all students. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

336. Special Projects in Radio-Television-Film. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Comprehensive research or creative projects in areas of special interest developed and executed by the student under faculty supervision. Individual instruction. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; and consent of instructor and the chair of the department.

337. Radio Fundamentals. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Theory and practice of directing, producing, and performing for radio. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

337P. Multitrack Audio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Principles and practice of multitrack audio production. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

338. Introduction to Film. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Introduction to 16-mm film production. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 340, 366, or 366K.

340. Studio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Introduction to production of television programs, including the multicamera format. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be taken concurrently with Radio-Television-Film 366 or 366K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

  • Topic 1: Drama/Music Production.
  • Topic 2: Public Affairs Production.

341. Audio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Theory and practice of stereo and multitrack audio recording for applications in radio, television, and film. Software costs borne by the student. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

341C. Advanced Audio for Broadcasting and Film. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Specialized problems in broadcast audio and in recording for film, television, and multimedia. Software costs borne by the student. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 337 or 341.

342. Topics in Global Media. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Study of political, social, cultural, and economic factors affecting the use and impact of new and old communication technologies. Topics in addition to those below may be listed in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: National Media Systems.
  • Topic 2: Comparative Media Systems.
  • Topic 3: Third World Issues. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 7: International Communication: Third World Issues) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 17: International Communication: Third World Issues).
  • Topic 4: Participatory Media.
  • Topic 5: Intercultural Communication.
  • Topic 6: Development Communication. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 14: Development Communication). Asian Studies 361 (Topic 17: Development Communication) and Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 7: Global Media Systems.

342T. International Telecommunications. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Overview of issues and history of international telecommunication systems, focusing on the roles of business and government. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

343. Advanced Video Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Specialized problems in film and video production for producer, director, and performer; professional-level production. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 340, 366, or 366K.

343M. Master Class. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Incorporates a guest speaker series, focused on a particular topic for the semester. Students conduct research, coordinate and attend the speaker series, and pursue creative projects related to the semester's topic. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

344. Special Applications of Media Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Special problems involved in audio, film, and video production. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

344M. Special Applications of Digital Media Production. Special topics in digital media theory, design, or development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

345. Studies in Film History. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Critical assessment of major genres, periods, movements, and personalities in United States and international film history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

  • Topic 1: Third World Cinema: Asia and the Middle East.
  • Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 6: Israeli Cinema and Television), 363 (Topic 16: Israeli Cinema and Television), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 15: Israeli Cinema and Television), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television), Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic 2).
  • Topic 3: History of Mexican Cinema.
  • Topic 4: Latin American Cinema.
  • Topic 5: Third World Cinema: Africa and the Americas.
  • Topic 6: Experimental Film and Video. Critical assessment of the history and current trends in experimental film and video. Radio-Television-Film 331K (Topic: Experimental Film and Video) and 345 (Topic 6) may not both be counted.

346. Introduction to Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Theory and practice of linear video and film editing techniques. Three lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

346C. Intermediate Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Advanced theory and practice of video and film editing techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 346.

346E. Advanced Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Designed to simulate a professional experience in which students act as editors for a specific creative project. Emphasizes organizational, technical, and stylistic issues relevant to each particular project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Advanced Editing) and 346E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Radio-Television-Film 346C.

347C. The Business of Film and Television. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Survey of business practices in film, television, and music industries: development, production, distribution, and exhibition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

348. Studies in Film and Electronic Media Industries. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Examination of the economics and the production, research, management, and distribution practices of the film and electronic media industries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

351. Film Animation and Graphics. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Principles and practice of graphics for film, including animation basics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

351C. Digital Animation and Graphics. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Theory and practice of digital graphics and animation techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318, or 319, and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319.

351D. Two-Dimensional Animation and Motion Graphics. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. In-depth study of two-dimensional animation techniques and an introduction to stop-motion animation, green screen techniques, and postproduction effects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Only one of the following may be counted: Radio-Television-Film 344M (Topic: Advanced Digital Animation), 344M (Topic: Two-Dimensional Animation and Motion Graphics), 351D. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 351C.

351T. Three-Dimensional Animation. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Introduction to the art of three-dimensional animation using lectures, workshops, screenings, and labs. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Radio-Television-Film 344M (Topic: Three- Dimensional Animation) and 351T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 351D.

359. Studies in Media and Culture. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Special topics related to the critical analysis of media in cultural contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 359 and 359S may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 2: Race and Popular American Culture. Same as African and African American Studies 321M and Sociology 321M. The intersection of African American racial politics and the changing popular media industry, especially film, music, and television. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African American Studies 320 (Topic: Race and Popular American Culture), Radio-Television-Film 359 (Topic 2), Sociology 321K (Topic: Race and Popular American Culture). Prerequisite for non-radio-television-film majors: Upper-division standing.

359S. Studies in Media and Culture. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Special topics related to the critical analysis of media in cultural contexts. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 359 and 359S may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 9: Hispanic Images and Counterimages). The critical analysis of Hispanic images in media. Prerequisite: For non-radio-television-film majors: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 2: Women and Media Culture. Critical analysis of media and its interrelation with issues of gender. Radio-Television-Film 359 (Topic: Women and Media Culture) and 359S (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 3: Gender and Rock Culture. Critical analysis of issues relating to media, gender, and rock culture. Radio-Television-Film 331K (Topic: Gender, Sexuality, and Rock Culture) and 359S (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 4: Media, Memory, and History. Critical analysis of the relationship between historical events and media.

365. Topical Studies in Mass Communication. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Advanced problems in international communication, mass communication studies, and communication technologies, with extensive treatment of specific research methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 2: Latino Audiences. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 10: Latino Audiences). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors: upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 11: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors: upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 4: History of United States Latino Media. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
  • Topic 5: Latin American Media. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
  • Topic 6: Latinos and Media. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 12: Latinos and Media) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 24: Latinos and Media). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
  • Topic 7: Narrowcasting. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

365M. Broadcast Programming Theory and Research. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Examination of the theory and practice of broadcast programming, with emphasis on social applications, current trends, philosophies, and audience research. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

366. Introduction to Field and Studio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Basic theory and techniques in single-camera video production; individual and collective production assignments, with emphasis on technical proficiency, examination of the entire production process, visualization of ideas, and critical evaluation of the visual text. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be taken concurrently with Radio-Television-Film 340 or 366K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

366D. Directing Workshop. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Explores the role of the director, focusing on the director-actor relationship, narrative structure, and visual language. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Directing Workshop) and 366D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each; and a University grade point average of at least 2.25. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll concurrently in Radio-Television-Film 366K (Topic: Introduction to Narrative).

366K. Digital Video Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Single-camera narrative or documentary field production, including instruction in digital cameras and digital off-line editing. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be taken concurrently with Radio-Television-Film 340 or 366. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

367K. Producing Film and Television. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Comprehensive consideration of the production process from the standpoint of fiscal and creative management; preproduction and production planning using computer budgeting and scheduling. Software costs borne by the student. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

367L. Narrative Filmmaking: 16-mm. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Theory and techniques in 16-mm film synchronous sound production; individual and collective production assignments, with emphasis on technical proficiency, examination of entire production process, visualization of ideas, and critical evaluation of the visual text. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 366K.

367P. Advanced Producing. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Advanced practical application of the business and creative skills used to produce and distribute media projects in the marketplace. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Advanced Producing) and 367P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 367K.

368. Production III. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Advanced study of production crafts in film, video and other digital media. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 343 or 367L.

  • Topic 2: Cinematography.
  • Topic 3: Advanced Production.
  • Topic 4: Directing.

368S. Production IV. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Advanced film and video production topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 343, 367L, or 368.

369. Advanced Writing for Film and Electronic Media. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Development of proposals, treatments, and shooting scripts for film and electronic media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 333.

370. Film Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Analysis of critical methods, selected films, and selected critics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.

376. Portfolio in Media Production. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Workshop in professional-level productions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

178. Radio-Television-Film Internship. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Practical work experience related to the study of film, television, radio, or other media. Students must make their own arrangements to secure relevant internships. Internship listings are available in the college's career services office. The equivalent of ten class hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 330L and consent of the internship coordinator.

378H. Honors Tutorial Course. Intensive reading, research, and/or production project. Individual instruction. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio- television-film; consent of instructor; a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in radio-television- film of at least 3.50; and consent of the department chair.

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