500
Critical appraisal of mass communications systems and content with special attention to the electronic media's aesthetic properties and economic, political and societal effects. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
BCA 210 with a C or better or signed Cinema Studies minor or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Techniques for creating episodic and serial scripts, emphasizing story structure, characterization, and creative team dynamics for electronic media series. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BCA 211 with a grade of C or better; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Techniques, formatting styles and aesthetic strategies for writing and analyzing short- and feature-length cinematic narrative screenplays, emphasizing characterization, plot and structure. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BCA 211 with a grade of C or better; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Regulation of the electronic media. Examination of legal and administrative materials and cases. Prerequisites:
BCA 210 with a C or better and junior standing or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Organizational systems and processes of sales in electronic media. Emphasis on techniques found most reliable in modern sales practices in radio, television, internet and cable. Prerequisites: BCA 265; limited to junior standing or above or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Tools and techniques of promotion for electronic media. Emphasis on media needs, community relations and problems unique to the electronic media promoter. Prerequisite: BCA 211 with a C or better or signed Integrative Public Relations major; Pre/Co-requisite BCA 311; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This class is designed to help students understand the work of a media entrepreneur and the basics of starting and running a business. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Overview of the sports broadcasting industry. Emphasis on tools and techniques of live-event production and electronic sports reporting. Prerequisites:
BCA 210, 317 each with C or better; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(2-2)
Discusses management in contemporary American electronic media settings. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study and intensive practice in complex media performance situations. Special emphasis on realistic laboratory experience designed to explore the professional requirements of electronic media talent. Prerequisite:
BCA 317 with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Techniques of news gathering, reporting, and interviewing for electronic media. Prerequisites: BCA 318 with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Examination of electronic media programming in terms of recent trends and strategies. Prerequisite: BCA 265; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content does not duplicate previous special topic studies. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Advanced theory and practice in the production of short form narrative video, with emphasis on the aesthetic aspects of lighting, direction and editing. Prerequisites:
BCA 223, 440 each with a grade of C or better; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Advanced recording, editing, sweetening, synchronizing and mixing of audio for video/film applications. Prerequisites:
BCA 223, 421 both with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
A practical approach to producing news. Encompasses gathering, writing, producing, and directing news programming over local cable outlets. Prerequisites: BCA 318 or 223; limited to juniors or above or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(1-4)
In-depth examination of selected film genres, themes and trends. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Critical examination of selected film directors, focusing on their themes and visual style. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
History of the non-fiction film, with emphasis on narrative, aesthetic and rhetorical dimensions, as well as production, distribution and consumption conditions. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(2-2)
Directed work experience at participating media venues. May count 6 hours maximum toward a major, 3 hours toward a minor. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Prerequisite: prior written approval of BCA Intern Director; limited to juniors or above; open only to signed BCA majors or minors.
Credits
2-6(Spec)
Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of video and interactive programs specifically for and within institutional/corporate settings. Prerequisites:
BCA 223, 440 with a minimum grade of C in each; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of multimedia/interactive digital video, with emphasis on advanced post- production technologies and techniques. Prerequisites:
BCA 223, 440 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Advanced examination of website production, streaming, and stored audio/video media, specifically for electronic media outlets. Emphasis on design aesthetics, application of theory, and website maintenance. Prerequisites:
BCA 332; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(2-2)
Exploration of the music recording industry, music copyrights and music industry business strategies to reach consumers in the physical and online domains. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced recording, mixing and mastering techniques of contemporary music for multimedia distribution. Summer session only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites:
BCA 421 with a grade of B or better; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(2-2)
Preparation and performance in radio broadcast practices, emphasizing daily operations and radio management principles. Summer Session I only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.25 GPA,
BCA 222 or 317; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(1-4)
Preparation and performance in radio broadcast practices, emphasizing radio programming and promotion principles. Summer Session II only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.25 GPA.
BCA 222 or 317,
BCA 560; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Credits
3(1-4)