300
Examination of films by and about Africans and African Americans. First part of course deals with African and second part with African American films. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Analysis of American and International media to identify assumptions about global citizenship and how global citizenship relates to issues such as race/ethnicity and identity. Identical to
COM 309. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 completed credit hours. Because the course involves international travel, all students must apply through the Office of International Education. Recommended: A minimum of 56 completed credit hours. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
COM 309
A study of new and emerging communication technologies applied in mass media industries with emphasis on industrial, social, public policy, and technological changes. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid delivery format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Practice in the pervasive short forms of audio and video writing: commercials, continuity, public service announcements, and campaign evolution. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BCA 211 with a grade of C or better; or signed Integrative Public Relations major with a grade of B or better in
ENG 101,
ENG 103/193,
ELI 198 or
ENG 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of, and laboratory experience in, common electronic media performance situations. Prerequisite:
BCA 211WI or
BCA 311WI with a C or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Techniques and principles of writing and producing news copy for electronic media. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BCA 211 with C or better; or signed Integrative Public Relations major with a grade of B or better in
ENG 101,
ENG 103/193,
ELI 198, or
ENG 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Consideration of subjects not listed in the regular department offerings. Repeatable when content does not duplicate previous special topics studies. Maximum credit, nine hours.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Directed experience in electronic media. Maximum of 4 hours applicable to degree program. Only 4 hours can count toward a BCA major and 2 hours toward a minor. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.25 GPA; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Examination of online communication technologies, including social media, virtual spaces, and content-management systems, and their effects on the electronic media and society. Prerequisites:
BCA 210 with a grade of C or better; or
IPR 101 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Study and practice of field audio recording and production techniques for electronic media application and distribution. Prerequisites:
BCA 222 with a C or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Critical analysis of films written, directed and produced by women, evaluated from a variety of theoretical viewpoints; emphasis on the under-representation of women. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to the history, aesthetics and political/cultural importance of queer cinema. Focus on the New Queer Cinema movement. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(2-2)
Strategies for obtaining entry level electronic media positions, and career building strategies for a successful career progression in electronic media. Prerequisite:
BCA 210 with a C or better and a minimum of 56 completed credit hours.
Credits
1(1-0)