COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
245 Photography (3) Expe rience in fundamental s of black and white photography cove ring both crea ti ve and techni ca l as pect s. Fee:
ing with an ad1~sor from the Communi cation Department. Your adl'i sor 11·ill help you choose app rop ri ate courses, which may include courses from other departments. You will then complete a form (ava ilabl e from the Comnmnica tion Depanment ) in which you describe your career goalsand gil'e a rationale for each of the courses selected. The form will be submitted to a committee made up of your advi sor, th e Communi ca tion Departm ent chairman, and a third faculty member. The committee may accept the pro posal as submitted, make minor modi fi cations before accepting it , or reject iL If accepted, the proposal becomes pan of your graduation requirements. In making its decision the commit· tee will consider the following: (I) The proposed courses should prepare you well for your stated career objectives. (2) The proposal should focus study to a limited area which can be covered in depth. (3) The academic rigor of the proposal should be at least equal to that expected of other communication con centrations. (4) If, in the judgment of the committee, these goals can be met better through another major or con centration the proposal will be rejected. Obtaining a degree with this concen tration requires a minimum of 36 units, 21 of which must be from the Depart· ment of Communication. Two specific courses, 458 and 478, are required. A minimum of27 units must be upper divi sion. The interdisciplinary proposal must be submitted and approved no later than the first semester of the junior year. No exceptions will be made. SPECIAL PROGRAMS/ OPPORTUNITIES Los Angeles Film Studies Program In addition to our film production coui;es offered on campus, Biola is able to offer a full semester of intensive study of film and the film industry through the Los Angeles Film Studies Program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Un~ versities. Students live and study in the Hollywood area for either the fall or spring semester. In addition to a variety of film related courses, each student is also registered for an academic intern ship within the film indusuy Effons are made to interrelate all aspects of the pro gram, including opportunity to visit stu• dios and production locations, participate in critical film review11, and interact with guest speakers and spokespersons. The aim of the curriculum is to prmide an opportunity for students to build upon
hinde r interperso nal relati onship s. Cannot be counted 1oward the major. 141 Biolan Practicum (2) SuperYi sed prac ti cal experi ence in the universi ty student )'tarbook publi ca tion. Expec tati ons in clude work in copywriting/ editing, composition fo r mattin g, photogra phy and commit· ment to mee tin g deadlines. Units cannot be counted toward the maj or. 160 Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama through an understanding of its historical devel opment, forms and styles, and produc tion techniques. Lab Fee : $50. 170 Small Group Communication (3) Thi s cour se focus es on th e indi vid ual 's communication in a group set· ting: leader ship in groups; group communication norms and processes with emphasis on problem solving and conflict management techniques. 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate (3) Effective oral communication: invention, analysis, e,idence, methods of attack and defense and arrangement of ideas. 202 Introduction to Mass Media (3) A surveyof mass media, including his tory, regulati on, current scope, sup• port systems, effects and ethics of newspapers, magazines, radio, televi sion, movies, records and books. 220 Voice and Articulation (3) Voice improvement through study of the voice in performance. TI1e class features training in articulation , pronunciation and related oral skills. 223 Beginning Sign Language (2) Introduction and practice in the fun damental skills of signs and finger spelling for communication with the deaf. Provides a basic understanding of the psychological and social impli cation of deafness. Does not meet the foreign language requirement. 224 Intermediate Sign Language (2) Designed for those who possess the basic skills of manual communication. Further instruction in the develop• ment of sign vocabulary , finger spelling, fluency , receptive and expressive skills. Prerequisite: 223 or permission. Does not meet the for eign language requirement. 230 Introduction to Writing for Media (3) This course presents basic principles of writing and how these principles are used in various applications espe• cially in writing for the mass media.
pre1iotts undergraduate experiences and investiga te future academic and/ or pro fess ional opportuni ties. See program desc ription under Special Programsarea. Th e curriculum prese nt s a bal ance of theory and prac tice through out the semes ter long program. The cost of the program is similar to that of a semes ter on campus at Bi ola. Nin e academi c units can be co unted as credit for COMM 20 2, (Introduction to Mass Medi a) , 440 (Internship), and COMM 459 (Practical and Ethical Issues in Communication Careers ). Depending on your career track, several of the courses will substi· tute for required courses. Any remain ing units maybe counted as electives. The program is open to qualified juniors and seniors. If you are consid ering this program consult with your advisor well in advance. Your advisor will help you arrange your schedule to take maximum advantage of the pro gram. For furth er information, con sult Dr. Tom Nash , of the Communi cation Department. MINOR A Commun ication Min or is offered with completion of a minimum of 21 units, 12 of which must be upper divi sion. Must include 457 and 478. Con tact the Communication Department regarding specific courses. COURSES 100 Introduction to Public Communication (3) Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include attention to multicultural communication encounters, audience analysis, speech, research, organiza tion and critical thinking. 109 Production Practicum 1 (1) Beginning directed practical experi ence in dramatic process of a work. Credit for performing in a play, set con struction, costume construction, public ity, or other aspects of the theatrical process . Permission of instructor required. Must be taken three times for a total of three units. 140 Resident Assistant Practicum (1-3) Provides students with the opportu nity to learn, exercise and refine skills which will facilitate personal growth and increase their ability to solve problems as a member of the Resi dence Life Staff. Student should be enabled to reach higher levels of self understanding and deeper insights into dynamics which enhance and
$55. (See also A.r t 22 1. ) 251 Sound Workshop (3)
An introduction to the sound medium as applied to radio , telel'ision and film . Lab fee : $25. 263 Movement and the Performer's Body (3) This foundational class emphasizes the ttse of the performer's body. Attention to variotts practical movement and vocal- ization theories will pro1ide the student a great command of the performer 's pr~ mary tool for acting. 270 Interpersonal Communication (3) This course focuses on developing com munication skills in the dyadic setting including emphasis on essential precon ditions, conflict management , interper sonal relationships, non-verbal behavior and creative supportive climates. 280 Oral Interpretation (3) Learning to read types of literature aloud in a manner that enhances and enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of that literature . 282, 382 Intercollegiate Forensics (2·2) Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking events. Each section may be repeated once for a total of eight units. 284 Introduction to Public Relations (3) The nature, methods and responsibili ties of public relations in contempo rary society. 305 Performance Theory and Criticism (3) Survey of historical and contemporary aspects of performance and culture. Development and discovery of meth ods of dramatic criticism from neo Aristotelian to postmodern. 315 The Plastic Elements: Conception and Collaboration (3) Exploration of visual and aural media available to the performer: sound, music, graphic, art , fine art, craft and multimedia technology. Creation of individual style as a performer/writer. 321 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) Survey of the various types and classifi cations of speech / language disorders and the role of the speech pathologist in medical and educational settings. 324 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech (3) Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The nor mal processes of respiration, phona-
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