Broadcast-Cinema:

Broadcast-Cinema

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 56. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Broadcast-Cinema, Associate in Science Degree

The Broadcast-Cinema program prepares students for careers in broadcasting, film and emerging media industries. Students will learn the production techniques necessary to succeed in media production while applying innovative approaches to content creation and visual aesthetics. The program provides a balance between journalism, documentary and narrative storytelling. In their first year, students learn the foundations of media production through courses in writing, media studies, aesthetics and production. The second year is devoted to the selection of a series of specialized classes in preparation for a senior thesis project and internship. Admission to the program requires placement in ENG*101 and an advising session with program faculty. (Learn more)

General Education Requirements	21(22) Credits
ENG*101 (to be taken during first semester)+++	3
Mathematics Elective (MAT*104 is recommended)+++	3
Science Elective	3(4)
Humanities Elective	3
Social Science Elective	3
ART121 Two-Dimensional Design or ART141 Photography I or Art 256* Digital Photography	3
+COM*101 Intro. To Mass Communication (to be taken first semester)	3

Program Requirements	22 Credits
COM104 Careers in Media or COM130 Intro to Broadcast Communications	3
+COM*111 Scriptwriting	3
COM*142 Television Production (to be taken during first year)	4
COM203 Media Aesthetics (to be taken concurrently with COM142)	3
+COM*228 Broadcast Journalism Workshop	3
+COM*287 Advanced Media Production	3
+COM*295 Internship I

Four (4) Courses from the Following:	12 Credits
DGA101 Intro to Digital Arts or DGA110 Computer Graphics	3
DGA*182 Digital Video	3
+COM*130 Introduction to Broadcast Communications	3
COM*131 Audio Production	3
COM*153 Film Production	3
COM154 Film Study & Appreciation or COM255 Topics in Film	3
COM179/THR113 Performance for Film and Television	3
+COM*226 Journalism	3
+COM*231 Radio Production	3
+COM*264 Advanced Editing Workshop	3
+COM*296 Internship II	3
+COM*293 Corporate Media Practicum	3
+COM*294 Media Arts Workshop (Honors)	3
Any Digital Arts course	3

Open Electives ++	6

Total Credits:	61(62)

Broadcast-Cinema (by semester)

Full-time students should follow the four-semester sequence listed below in order to graduate in two years.

First Semester (Fall)	15 Credits
ENG*101 Composition+++	3
+COM*101 Mass Communications	3
COM104 Careers in Media or +COM130 Intro. to Broadcast Comm.	3
ART121 Two-Dimensional Design or Art 141 Photography or Art*256 Digital Photography	3
Mathematics Elective (Math 104 or Higher)+++	3

Second Semester (Spring)	16 Credits
+COM*111 Scriptwriting	3
COM*142Television Production	4
COM*203 Media Aesthetics	3
Open or Program Elective++
Social Science Elective

Third Semester (Fall)	15(16) Credits
+COM*228 Broadcast Journalism	3
Program Elective (COM*153 Film Production for students interested in film)	3
Program Elective	3
Humanities Elective	3
Science Elective	3(4)

Fouth Semester (Spring)	15 Credits
+COM*287 Advanced Media Production	3
+COM*295 Internship I	3
Program Elective	3
Program Elective	3
Open or Program Elective++	3

Total Credits:	61, 62

List of Program Electives

+COM*130 Intro. to Broadcast Commun.	3
COM*131 Audio Production	3
COM*153 Film Production	3
COM*154 Film Study & Appreciation	3
COM179/THR113 Performance for Film and Television	3
+COM*226 Journalism	3
+ COM*231 Radio Production	3
+ COM*264 Advanced Editing Workshop	3
+COM*293 Corporate Media	3
Production Practicum	3
+ COM*294 Media Arts Workshop (Honors)	3
+ COM*296 Internship II	3
DGA101 Introduction to Digital Arts or DGA110 Computer Graphics	3
DGA*182 Digital Video	3
Any Digital Arts Course	3

+ This course has a prerequisite.

++ Electives can be taken from the following: Art, Business, Communications, Marketing, Digital Arts, English, Languages, Social Sciences, and Philosophy. PHL*111 (Ethics) is recommended.
+++ Placement testing required.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 56