Wr iting for Public Relat ions ................... .... .. ... .. .... .. .. .... ...... . 2 Intense examination and practice of writing for various types of publications, including but not limited to brochures, fliers, annual reports and news. Prerequisite: 111. Aud io Recording ..... ..................... ............... ...... .... ......... ... ... .. 3 An introduction to field and studio audio recording, multi track mixing an editing and audio effects as applied to film, television and the recording arts. Prerequisite: I 03. Lab fee: $50. Directing for TV & Film ..... ............................... .. .. ... ...... ......... 3 Covers all aspects of directing for motion pictures and televi sion. Includes emphases on the director's role and responsi bility in the following stages: script, casting, actors, pre-pro duction, camera, post-production. Also covers the director's spiritual preparation and integration into the craft. Students complete one short film. Prerequisites: 101, 102, 103. Fee: $40. Ed iting for TV & Film .... ........ ..... .... .... .. .. .... .. .. ... ............. .. .. .. ... 3 Instruction and application in the art of digital editing includ ing, an intense study of the craft and role of the editor as storyteller, and the editor's role in audio, music, color correc tion, effects, and DVD authoring. Covers various genres such as features, shorts, trailers and documentaries. Prerequisite· I 03. Lab fee: $50 Journalism Pract icum .......................................... ................. 1 This course is open to students beginning in their sophomore year and continuing to be available through their senior year. Separate sections are offered for yearbook, newspaper, radio, television and Internet laboratories. Requires a faculty signa ture for enrollment. May be repeated for different areas. Principles, Practices o fTraditi ona l & O nline Informati on Gathering .. .. .. .................... .... .. .. ..... 3 Fundamentals of gathering information fo1 the mass media using traditional and online resources. Strategies for locating and evaluating information sources, including use of data bases, public records, the Internet, and interview techniques. Prerequisites: 106, 107 Lab fee $20. Visual Effects .. ...... ..... .... .. .. .. .. .. ............. ...... .. ... ... ........ .. .. .......... 3 An introduction to digital visual effects for film and televi sion. The class covers basic 2-D, 3-D and motion graphics. Participants should have extensive computer experience Lab fee: $100. Editing for Film & Television ................... .................... .. ..... . 3 Instruction and application in the art of digital editing with emphasis on Final Cut Pro HD. An intense study of the craft and role of the editor as storyteller. Covers various genres and formats (e.g., features, documentaries, short films, trailers). Emphases on the editor's role in other aspects of post-produc-
MCOM 107 Convergent Journali sm - Radio and Televis ion ............ 3 Covers the basic principles of news writing and presentation for radio and television. Students will write, photograph, edit and deliver news stories for submission to Eagle Vision and Biola Radio. Prerequisite: 106. Lab fee: $50.
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MCOM251
Contemporary Issues in Mass Med ia .... ....... ... ... .. .. .. .... .. . 2 The course is designed to help students thoughtfully explore the major issues of mass media in American society and in limited global contexts from legal, ethical, social, cultural, technical and fiscal perspectives. Students also will explore the relationship of the press and religion. Introduction to Public Relations ... ... .... .... ........... .............. . 3 A survey course in which students explore the nature and process of public relations process as well as methods and professional issues. Public Relations is conceived as the "overall umbrella" under which come advertising, marketing, promo tion, publicity, employee and community relations, press relat ions, publ ic affairs. In addition to exploring PR generally, the class will address both corporate and not-for-profit organi zations as well as religious and mainstream operations. Introduction to M ass Media ... ....... .. ............. ... ... .. ... ... ......... 3 An introductory approach to the major mass media: fi lm, television, music, print, radio and Internet. Includes history, growth, business practices and technological aspects of each. Explores a Christian response, strategy for witness and influ ence, and integration into the field. Fee: $40.
MCOM 11 0
MCOM 262
MCOM 111
MCOM26s
MCOM 202
MCOM 300
MCOM 204 The Entertainment Busi ness ........................... .. .................. 3 A survey of current industry practices in film, television, music and emerging technologies. Students will learn to research and analyze business shifts in a strategic, long-term manner. Specia l emphasis will be given to the unique ethical questions and biblical applications that arise within the Hollywood context. Fee: $40
MCOM 30s
Introduct ion to Photography & Photo Edit ing ............. 2 An examinat ion of the basics of photography-editorial, graph ic and technical. Students will learn to edit still photographs and prepare them for publications. Students will also produce still digital images and use them in mockup brochure, news paper, newsletter and magazine assignments Lab fee: $75 Reporting .... ... .. ... .. .. ....... ... .. .. .. ..... ... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. .. .. .... ........... .. ... .. 3 A laboratory-oriented course giving training and experience in news gathering and writing of news and feature stories for print and electronic media under time pressure. Introduction of copy editing techniques. Prerequisites: 106, 107. Lab fee: $20.
McoM22s
MCOM 310
MCOM 231
MCOM 31s
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