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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology (PSY)
  
  

  • PSY 141 - Research Methods and Design

    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Major principles of research and data collection techniques in experimental psychology. Laboratory work with animals and/ or human beings includes research in selected topics. An oral presentation is required. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 040  or equivalent. Students are advised to take this course no later than their junior year.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PSY 180 - Work Motivation: Theory and Applications

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    Examination of modern developments in motivational psychology as they pertain to individual behavior in organizational settings and their practical applications. Four approaches are examined. The first approach focuses upon need-motive-value strategies such as need fulfillment theories, intrinsic motivation and equity/justice theories. The second approach attends to expectancy-value formulations of behavior with attention directed toward VIE theory. A third approach involves an examination of the self-regulation-cognitive approach embodied in goal setting theory. The final theoretical perspective involves an analysis of the behavioral (operant) and social learning views of work motivation. The course focuses on the practical implications of motivational theory, with an emphasis upon job satisfaction, work design and reward systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 001  or 001A .
  

  • PSY 181 - Leadership and Group Processes

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Presents a broad review and analysis of leadership in organizations and groups. Examines organizational work groups within the perspective of the organization as a system. Topics include functions, history, theories, and styles of leadership. Gender issues, cross-cultural perspectives, leader-member relations, group development, communication, conflict, decision making and self-managed teams are also examined.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 034  and 141 .
  
  

  • PSY 183 - Capstone Research Integration Course

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a year
    Provides a capstone experience in which students integrate the knowledge and understanding of organizational behavior and leadership that they acquire in other courses in the concentration. Students work together in small groups on a single project throughout the term. Each group selects a research topic in consultation with the instructor. The project requires that data be collected from an industrial, public, voluntary, or non-profit organization. Using valid diagnostic procedures, students examine the psychological, structural, environmental, political, and cultural factors that affect organization systems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 001  or 001A .
  
  

  • PSY 192 - Research Seminar: Animal Learning and Cognition

    Semester Hours: 4
    Periodically
    Problems and methods of research in learning and cognition in both human and nonhuman animals, involving basic behavioral mechanisms (e.g., learning by trial-and-error and reinforcement), as well as complex cognitive processes (e.g., insightful problem-solving and tool-use). Oral presentations will be required. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.) 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 141  and 110 . (Formerly Research Seminar: Operant Behavior.)
  

  • PSY 194 - Research Seminar: Neuroscience

    Semester Hours: 4
    Once a Year
    Problems and methods of research in neuroscience, including biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neuropsychology. Experimental designs involving neuroimaging, EEG, and other advanced methodologies will be discussed. Oral presentations will be required. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 141  and either 166 , 170  or 177 . (Formerly Research Seminar: Behavioral Neuroscience.)
  
  
  
  

Public Policy and Public Service (PPPS)
  

  • PPPS 001 - (IS) Introduction to Public Policy and Public Service

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course is the foundation for the BA major in public service and public policy . It is designed to introduce students to the development, execution, and evaluation of policy making. Students will explore contextual, conceptual and theoretical frameworks that influence policy, particularly (though, not exclusively) in the United States. The course will examine problem formulation, information collection, and policy formulation.  Readings will focus on theoretical approaches, specific methods and ethical concerns for policy analysis, and a wide range of positions will be presented.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/ Fail basis.
  

  • PPPS 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    The research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of public policy.  Open only to senior public policy and public service majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Interested students must secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay.
  

  • PPPS 150 A-Z - Special Topics in Public Policy and Public Service

    Semester Hours: 1-4
    Fall, Spring
    Course deals with innovative topics in the area of public policy and public service.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be repeated for credit when topics vary. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. Course may be offered on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PPPS 161 - Independent Readings in Public Policy and Public Service

    Semester Hours: 1-4
    Individualized reading course designed to meet special interests of student and to fill gaps in student’s study of public policy and public service. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Written consent by a professor to serve as instructor, and approval by executive dean for public policy and public service programs.  Typically open only to juniors and seniors who are prepared for the responsibilities of independent study.  May be repeated for credit (maximum 6 semester hours) when topics vary.
  

  • PPPS 162 - Internship in Public Policy and Public Service

    Semester Hours: 1-4 s.h.

    Fall, Spring

    Individualized course designed to complement student’s specialized study of public policy and public service with supervised practice in the field.  Public Policy and Public Service (PPPS) majors who have been offered an internship (with an official invitation letter from the internship site) may receive credit through this course if approved by the executive dean of the PPPS program. The internship must be training for a position in which a college degree would be necessary for full-time employment and in which a major in Public Policy and Public Service would be considered beneficial

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Written consent by a professor to serve as instructor, and approval by executive dean for public policy and public service programs.  Typically open only to juniors and seniors who are prepared for responsibilities of independent study.  Students must be a PPPS major with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better and a program GPA of 3.0 or better.  May be taken for credit up to 6 semester hours. The number of semester hours depends on the type of work and on the number of hours worked and will be determined by the executive dean.  Generally, students can expect to receive 1 s.h. per 28 hours worked. At the end of the semester, students will write and present a paper on the role of public policy and/or public service in the internship position. Students will be expected to keep a journal on their experience and to meet with the faculty mentor assigned to the course a minimum of three times to review the journal and paper preparations.  Final grades will include both on-site and academic work.  An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a final grade no higher than “C”.

Public Relations (PR)
  

  • PR 100 - Fundamentals of Public Relations

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Focusing on public information from two viewpoints: the communicator’s and the receiver’s. This course explores the dissemination of public information and its effect on contemporary culture. Lectures, discussions, and practical projects provide firsthand experience in the analysis of public information and media employed, from social and ethical perspectives. Course includes student evaluation of case studies and guest lectures. Outside community research and reporting time is required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001  and 002 .
  

  • PR 101 - Public Relations Research Methods and Case Studies

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Research is a fundamental part of the public relations process and functions as the foundation to every program or campaign. This course explains how research is developed, analyzed and interpreted to aid in the establishment of effective PR campaigns that can influence the public and motivate behavior. This course is devoted to learning about the different practice areas of public relations. By reviewing case studies and articles students learn how PR practitioners benefit from including research into the communications process. Students learn from the successes and failures described in each case study. Through critical analysis of existing campaigns students develop an understanding of the planning and implementation of public relations activities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D Fail basis. Students required to take PR 102  and/or PR 104  toward their major in Public Relations  are restricted from taking this course.
  

  • PR 102 - Public Relations Research and Analytics

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the importance of research in developing public relations strategies that impact public awareness and action. Conducting their own projects, students learn how research can be used to create and strengthen public relations campaigns. Students gain an understanding of probability sampling, research methodologies, digital and social media surveys, data analytics and report writing. Students will learn how to obtain and analyze information and how to present and communicate findings into actionable recommendations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 
  

  • PR 103 - Writing for Public Relations and Media

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    This course is designed to advance writing skills, news judgment, ethical decision making and sound communication principles. Through reading and writing assignments and class discussions, students examine several public relations copywriting tools and will work independently and in groups to research and develop their own samples of these tools

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PR 104 - Public Relations Case Studies

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course encompasses study of several important cases-historical and current-which examine how public relations professionals deal with situations and crises. Through readings, discussions and projects, students explore their own perceptions of the profession and its impact on society. Emphasis is placed on ethical courage, values, audience sensitivity and media reaction.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . Students required to take PR 101  toward their major in Public Relations  are restricted from taking this course.
  

  • PR 105 - Media Relations

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    This course is an overview of the media relations process in the digital era. Students analyze the state of contemporary media – online and off – and its impact on public opinion. By providing an understanding of the media process and how news is perceived and coverage chosen, students will gain a critical awareness of the role of the public relations practitioner within the news making process. Students will develop strong media relations techniques including writing skills, presentation skills, pitching and media/video training. Special emphasis is placed on the role of digital media and its power to influence change, and the impact of blogs and other social media. Students develop a strategic media relations campaign aimed at publicizing a product, service, idea or issue, and that uses a variety of traditional and non-traditional publicity tools and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 101  or 102 , and 103 . No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PR 106 - Digital Tools for Public Relations

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring, Summer

    This course is designed to enhance students’ mastery of the digital and internet-based tools used by public relations practitioners. Public relations students will be exposed to the applications they will need to become proficient, effective communicators in the digital marketplace. Students will learn best practices and skills in social media, visual design, online audio and video content, blogs, websites, and digital analytics.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 101  or 102 , and 103 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
  

  • PR 107 - Public Relations Campaigns

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    In this capstone course, students will serve on a pro bono basis to develop a public relations campaign for a nonprofit client assigned by the instructor. Public relations students will combine the theory and experiential components of their previous classes and internships to provide clients with strategic planning, objectives, and identification of appropriate techniques for a successful public relations program. Working with their client, students will execute various aspects of the campaign and develop a work portfolio as they complete their public relations degree requirements.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 101  or 102 , and 103 . No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. 
  

  • PR 110 - Advanced Public Relations Tools

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This is an advanced course in the use of the digital and Web-based tools for the public relations practitioner. The course follows the required Public Relations Tools course (PR 106 ), which helps to ensure that PR students are exposed to the programs and skills they will need to succeed professionally. Because increasing demand for content has caused the evolution of public relations from a traditional, journalism-based practice to a complex profession requiring proficiencies in integrated marketing communications, students must become highly proficient in many of the digital and Internet-based tools available.  Students will review state-of-the-art programs and platforms, building on the information learned in the required course and expanding to include desktop design tools, video production, search engine optimization, website content management systems, and data visualization. Instruction in the use of WordPress and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop will be provided.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 106  and a GPA of 3.0 in the major  is required. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Not for liberal arts credit.
  

  • PR 111 - Communicating Social Responsibility

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course will examine Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the communication challenges it presents for the public relations professional. CSR has increasingly become an integral part of building a well-respected brand and is now a critical component of all corporate communications departments. Focusing on the different aspects of CSR – including environmental accountability and sustainability, philanthropy, employee volunteerism, business ethics and good governance – this course will examine concepts and tactics public relations professionals need in order to prepare strategic communication plans that highlight CSR activities and that contribute positively to a client or employer’s global reputation. Strategies for communicating social impact for nonprofits and social enterprises will also be examined, highlighting key leaders and  organizations, and the challenges they face.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Not for liberal arts credit. (Formerly Corporate Social Responsibility Communication Strategies.)
  

  • PR 112 - Theories of Global Public Relations and the International Media

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course focuses on theories of global public relations.  Students examine global theories of the role of public relations in society, including the European theory of reflective public relations, Latin American theories of social responsibility, and African communitarian theories.  They will critically evaluate how the media operates and differs in regions and countries around the world.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PR 113 - Pop, Rock and Public Relations

    Semester Hours: 3
    Since before the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, the off-stage public images of successful popular music artists have both benefitted and suffered from the intense glare of celebrity. In this elective course, students will examine how artists have used their fame to draw attention to issues of public policy. The class will also review case studies of pop/rock artists and how they emerged or suffered from self-inflicted public relations controversies. In addition, students will discover how artists “pushed the envelope” and challenged social acceptability through their performances and personas. While attention will focus on current artists and those from the last half of the 20th century, students will explore social media’s immense impact on artists’ approach to fame, publicity and public perception; they will also introduce new artists to the class discussions and individual projects.
  

  • PR 114 - Disciplines in Public Relations

    Semester Hours: 3
    Open to PR graduating seniors only. A curriculum in public relations intends to introduce students to the broad theories and practices of the profession, and look at how public relations practitioners ply their trade in media relations, employee relations, consumer relations, and governmental relations.  This course will examine how public relations theories and tools become specialized for individual and varying disciplines. Through guest lectures, case studies, and selected readings, students will examine fields including (but not limited to) sports public relations, healthcare public relations, travel public relations, lifestyle public relations, entertainment public relations, fashion public relations and non-profit public relations.  Differences will be examined from the perspectives of the corporate, in-house and agency work environments.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to PR graduating seniors. (Formerly PR 180F)
  
  
  

  • PR 170 - Public Relations Internships

    Semester Hours: 1-3

    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    An internship experience affords students an opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom in a professional work setting appropriate to their major field of study. Public relations majors must complete 3 s.h. of internships to be eligible for graduation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . The internships can be at different organizations in different semesters, with the approval of the sponsoring professor. Three credit internships are reserved only for students with junior standing. Students taking the internship for 1 s.h. must work a minimum of 120 hours; students seeking to earn a 2.s.h. internship must work a minimum of 150 hours; students seeking 3 s.h. must work a minimum of 180 hours. All internships must be completed under the sponsorship of a public relations professor. Students must also complete a paper or project relevant to their work experience and fulfill other requirements as designated by the sponsoring professor. Permission of a sponsoring public relations professor is required before a student accepts an internship. May be repeated up to a total of 4 s.h. if internships are at different organizations.  Pass/Fail grade only.

     
  

  • PR 171 - Public Relations Internships

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    An internship experience affords students an opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom in a professional work setting appropriate to their major field of study. Public relations majors must complete 3 s.h. of internships to be eligible for graduation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PR 100 . PR 171 may be repeated up to 3 s.h. I The internships can be at different organizations in different semesters, with the approval of the sponsoring professor. Three credit internships are reserved only for students with junior standing. Students taking the internship for 1 s.h. must work a minimum of 120 hours; students seeking to earn a 2.s.h. internship must work a minimum of 150 hours; students seeking 3 s.h. must work a minimum of 180 hours. All internships must be completed under the sponsorship of a public relations professor. Students must also complete a paper or project relevant to their work experience and fulfill other requirements as designated by the sponsoring professor. Permission of a sponsoring public relations professor is required before a student accepts an internship. Pass/Fail grade only.
  

  • PR 180 to 189 A-Z - Special Topics

    Semester Hours: 1-4
    Periodically
    Designed to meet the needs of individual and specific groups of students interested in special topics not covered by other course offerings. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Any course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.  Not all Special Topics courses in Public Relations are for liberal arts credit.
  

Punjabi (PUNJ)
  

  • PUNJ 001 - Elementary Punjabi

    Semester Hours: 3
    The elementary course is an introduction to the Punjabi language and script (Gurmukhi). The important target of this course is to develop basic Punjabi Language skills (reading, writing, listering and speaking). This is approached through the theme-based syllabus, discussion in small group and paired activities on the cultural background of Punjab or Punjabi culture.
  

  • PUNJ 002 - Elementary Punjabi

    Semester Hours: 3
    The elementary course is an introduction to the Punjabi language and script (Gurmukhi). The important target of this course is to develop basic Punjabi Language skills (reading, writing, listering and speaking). This is approached through the theme-based syllabus, discussion in small group and paired activities on the cultural background of Punjab or Punjabi culture.
  
  

Radio, Television, Film (RTVF)
  

  • RTVF 001 - Foundations of Radio, Television, Film, and New Media

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of how radio, television, film, and new media communicate ideas. Through a study of perceptual principles, graphic design, photography, radio and sound, film, television, and the Web, students explore the underlying forms and processes of media. The development of a critical vocabulary and an analytical perspective, and the opportunity to create various media projects provide students with the background to pursue further studies in mediated communication.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    (Formerly Sound and Image Aesthetics.)
  

  • RTVF 010 - (AA) Introduction to Cinema Studies

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course introduces students to the history and theory of the cinema, from its earliest expression in the nickelodeons of the big cities to the present day’s 3-D IMAX theaters. The course explores a diverse body of work, ranging over genres (for example, horror, sci-fi, the Western), and national cinemas (for example, German expressionism, Italian neorealism, or French new wave). By learning to identify and analyze film form and style, students become familiar with production techniques and various theories of film language, as well as cinema’s powerful influence on other visual media. Screenings will be combined with readings from a wide variety of perspectives, including those of critics, filmmakers, and historians.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    This course is required as a prerequisite for many RTVF courses. [Formerly (AA) Introduction to Film and Television Study.]
  
  

  • RTVF 014 - Media Production Practicum

    Semester Hours: 1-2
    Application of television and film production knowledge to pre-selected department and extracurricular productions. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  and 044 . Open only to BS in Radio, Television, Film majors. No liberal arts credit. Course is repeatable for credit; up to 6 s.h. to be applied to the BS degree. Pass/D+/D/Fail grade only.
  

  • RTVF 015 - Survey of Television and Integrated Media

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An overview of today’s television and integrated media environments. While recognizing traditional modalities of distribution within broadcast and cable, newer forms of information and entertainment distribution technologies and associated issues are examined in historical and cultural contexts. Students will develop critical awareness of the roles played by stakeholders, such as the public, the industry, and the government regulators in an environment of fast-paced social and technological change.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Admission to class by permission of department. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly Survey of Electronic Media.)
  

  • RTVF 016 - Television Aesthetics and Criticism

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically

    This course is designed as an introduction to the critical evaluation of television storytelling modes and strategies. Through both cultural and textual analysis, students will learn the tools and concepts needed to aesthetically assess television narratives as seen in both classic and contemporary television programming.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Admission to class by permission of department. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.

    Students must have access to select online streaming services for the duration of the course.
  

  • RTVF 021 - Fundamentals of Radio Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Theories and practices of basic radio production. Course focuses on basic theories of audio and attributes of sound, audio board operations (both broadcast and production), radio production formats, microphones, analog and digital recording and playback equipment, and other broadcast studio standards. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond scheduled class time. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 023 - Radio Reporting and Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course focuses on the theories and practices of radio journalism and will introduce students to the basic skills of reporting and producing radio news. A wide variety of projects are intended to develop a student’s ability to produce, conceive and write radio newscasts, news wraps, and other radio news pieces of various lengths, including live spot reports and breaking news stories. The course is designed to get students to think comprehensively about radio news and informational program production, to understand that technical proficiency, thematic clarity and journalistic integrity go hand in hand in reporting and producing radio news. Outside reporting time is required, with projects to be produced for WRHU. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021  or JRNL 015 . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of Radio, Television, Film  Department. Lab fees additional. Same as JRNL 025 .
  

  • RTVF 024 - Television Production: Multi-camera Studio

    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall, Spring
    This course focuses on all facets of studio production with particular attention paid to the production process and creative expression. With a blending of theory and practice, students participate in television exercises and productions to learn the basic terminology, technologies, and positions associated with multi-camera productions for television and the Web. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Video/TV majors only. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Introduction to Television: Multi-camera Production.)
  

  • RTVF 025 - Introduction to Digital Media

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An introduction to digital editing and digital media theory, creation, and management. Studies include fundamental non-linear editing techniques, basic graphic design, repurposing and manipulating aural and visual materials, digital compression and practical online distribution.  Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Video/TV and Radio majors only . Lab fees additional. No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 026 - Single-camera Television Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    An introduction to on-location single camera television production techniques and concepts. Students will learn videography techniques, production processes and post-production methods used to create short-form programming. Emphasis will be placed on the effectiveness of overall message communication.  Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 025 . Video/TV majors only . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Introduction to Television: Field Production and Editing.)
  

  • RTVF 027 - Introductory Film Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to film production emphasizing the development of short narrative films and the use of principles of continuity filmmaking. Basic processes of how cameras work and how films are constructed from scripting through editing. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for film and processing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 010 . Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 034 - Foundations of Television Writing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to introduce students to a writing process that they can apply to writing scripts for numerous formats of television and web media. This course will focus primarily on writing the hour-long drama and ½-hour comedy formats while also covering three-act structure, commercials, and web series. To deepen and contextualize the student’s knowledge, this class will address the historical evolution of the television writer’s role and explore career paths in writing for television. Assignments will include the various television and web formats, including complete “spec” script episodes of both a current television drama and comedy. A final group project and presentation will simulate the modern television “writer’s room” experience. This course is designed for students who are beginning their study of a wide range of media forms and have an interest in understanding the art and craft of writing for television.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Video/TV majors only . May not be taken on a Pass/D+D/Fail basis. (Formerly Foundations of Television and Web TV Writing.)
  

  • RTVF 040 - Fundamentals of Television Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides and overview of the television production process, including single- and multi-camera production. Students are introduced to basic terminology and positions associated with pre-production planning, production, and post-production editing. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 001 . Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. Open to nonmajors only.
  

  • RTVF 041 - Feature Production for Radio and Podcast

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring

    Through the study and application of theories of digital audio production and contemporary radio programming, students produce complex, long-form radio features reflecting the various formats of today’s diverse digital audio market, both for terrestrial broadcast and online/mobile services such as podcasts. Students gain competency in pre-production, researching, field production, interviewing, and post-production, including writing and editing elaborate radio scripts. Students master the skills of editing and multi-track mixing on the latest audio software. They employ a variety of online/mobile distribution techniques, and are expected to develop a social media outreach component to reach target audiences and get their work heard in a variety of platforms. Projects include the conception, writing, and production of radio features and short documentaries, many of which will be broadcast on WRHU. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021 . No liberal arts credit. Same as JRNL 026 . Admission to class by permission of Radio, Television, Film  Department. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 042 - Magazine Production for Radio and Podcast

    Semester Hours: 3

    Spring

    Through the study and application of theories of audio production and contemporary radio and digital audio programming, students conceptualize and produce a broad array of magazine programs reflecting the various formats of today’s diverse digital audio market, both for terrestrial broadcast and online/mobile services such as podcasts. Combining in-the-field production work, collaborative planning and critical listening projects, students gain competency in the many areas related to the production of short- and long-form radio magazines. Students develop a thorough understanding of the links between program formats, marketing and target audiences, and are expected to develop a social media outreach component to reach target audiences and get their work heard in a variety of platforms. Students will rotate in their roles to give them a taste of the elements of successful radio magazine and podcasts. Students must be available for production and laboratory time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021  or JRNL 015  or by permission of Radio, Television, Film  Department. No liberal arts credit. Same as JRNL 027 . Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 043 - Radio Station Imaging and Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course focuses on the theories and practices of radio station imaging and production.  “Station imaging” and “creative enhancement” are general terms used to describe the elements produced internally by a radio station to promote and/or market itself.  Imaging is both an internal promotional approach, and an external marketing strategy, that refers to how a broadcaster positions its radio station within the marketplace.  Through classroom lectures, practical studio production work, and a broad array of assignments and readings, students will become familiar with the technical terms and strategic practices associated with radio station imaging.  Students will gain the skills necessary to create radio “sweepers,” music menus, and “promos” for shows, special events, and contests.  The course is designed to give students a critical appreciation for how audio elements create a particular effect, and to understand how writing and editing play a role in shaping perceptions of the listener.  Other topics include copyright restrictions, acquiring music and sound effects for productions, and developing image campaigns.  Students will produce all of the projects on advanced digital production software. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021  or by permission of department. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 044 - Advanced Television and Integrated Media Technologies

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Training and practice with advanced television and integrated media equipment consistent with current industry standards. Students will study basic engineering theory and investigate and practice core technical areas. This course provides technical preparation for intermediate and advanced television and online production work. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 024 . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Advanced Television Technologies.)
  

  • RTVF 047 - Intermediate Film Production

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring
    Advanced concepts of film production are practiced through the production of short films. Each student produces a short sound film. Color negative film stocks, multiple sound tracks and computer-based nonlinear editing is introduced.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 027 . Admission to class by permission of department. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond the scheduled class time. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for film and processing. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 060 - Documentary Film and Video Production

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall, Spring
    Students explore various story-telling approaches in documentary filmmaking through creating production projects focusing on social, political, cultural, and personal themes. Working individually or in groups, students are guided through the conceptual and technical skills required to produce a short documentary.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  or 047 . Admission to class by permission of department. Equipment is provided but students are responsible for additional production expenses. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 061 A-Z - Digital Radio Production Practicum

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Spring
    This course includes an intensive examination in specific digital audio production responsibilities for traditional AM and FM radio, as well as current digital audio platforms. Possible topics include radio drama production, radio commercial production, audio production for the Internet and other digital distribution systems, and post-production sound design.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Admission to class by permission of department. As each individual topic is selected, it is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly Radio Production Practicum.)
  

  • RTVF 064 - Television Production: Non-Fiction

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Studies include intermediate production techniques in studio and location environments. Students write and produce original content within a wide range of non-fiction television genres. The course combines professional production practices along with a digital post-production curriculum. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 016 , 024 , and 026 . Additionally, Bachelor of Science students  must take RTVF 044  as a prerequisite course. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Intermediate Television Production.)
  

  • RTVF 065 A-Z - Television Production Practicum

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    Intensive examination of modern media and television practices. Topics reflect current and emerging industry issues, roles or technologies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Admission to class by permission of department. As each individual topic is selected, it is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. (Formerly RTVF 065.)
  

  • RTVF 066 - Television Lighting

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall, Spring
    This course concentrates on the aesthetic and technical considerations of the art of lighting for location and studio television production. Students will analyze and practice fundamental lighting methods for the digital camera for various television genres. Students are required to be available beyond scheduled class meetings.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 044 . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.
  

  • RTVF 067 A-Z - Film Production Practicum

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    Intensive examination of modern film practices. Topics reflect current and emerging industry issues, roles or technologies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 010 . Admission to class by permission of department. As each individual topic is selected, it is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 074 - The Television Producer

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course focuses on the role of the producer for television. Areas of study include concept research and development, budget and finance, writing and pitching proposals, planning pre-production, production, and post-production, and distribution. Emphasis is on the producer’s ability to guide the concept and story development of television genres through leadership, vision and creative originality. Course highlights ethics, responsible decision-making, critical thinking, organizational skills, initiative and resourcefulness.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Video/TV majors only . RTVF 016  or permission of department. No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 080 - Experimental Film and Video Production

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Students produce and direct individual or group projects that explore issues of non-narrative and other experimental, self-expressive forms. Emphasis is on experimental combinations of image and sound and alternatives to classic Hollywood style. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for videotape and film processing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  or 047 . Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional.
  

  • RTVF 084 - Television Production: Episodic Fiction

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    The study and application of advanced single-camera production and post-production methods necessary to create episodic fiction programming for television and related content platforms. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 016 , 026 , and 034 . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department chairperson. Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Single Camera Production.)
  

  • RTVF 085 - Television Sports Reporting and Producing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Students will report, shoot, write and edit stories about sports events and figures, primarily on the Hofstra campus. The focus will be on developing story ideas and then producing television sports features and profiles as well as providing game coverage. Students will also be required to assist in the production of the sports segment of a weekly newscast.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 064  or JRNL 016 . Lab fee additional. Same as JRNL 074 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 090 - Acting for the Camera

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course focuses on the processes and techniques used in preparing and acting in front of the camera. The course includes individual and group scene study, single- and multi-camera production techniques, and critical text analyses. For students planning to work as actors, this course provides insights into working with directors and within a “camera” environment. For students planning to work behind the camera, this course provides useful insights for working with actors. Substantive written critical evaluations are required. Students are required to attend rehearsals and production calls outside of scheduled class hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 024 . Admission to class by permission of department. Same as DRAM 169A .
  

  • RTVF 091 - Voice Performance for Radio and Digital Audio

    Semester Hours: 3
    Theories and practices of multiple radio announcing formats. Course includes analyzing, scripting and performing the following: dramatic productions, various DJ formats, news, commercial, and noncommercial spot reads. Content includes audio applications ranging from traditional AM and FM radio to current digital platforms such as Internet radio, radio websites and podcasts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021 . Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit. (Formerly Radio Announcing.)
  

  • RTVF 094 - Television Performing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course emphasizes the development of the student’s on-camera “personality” and rhetorical talents through presentations of newscasts, sportscasts, interviews, panel discussions and other television forms. Presentations are recorded, analyzed and critiqued by instructor and peers.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.
  

  • RTVF 100 - Principles of Digital Editing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    A post-production course introducing television and film students to the theories and concepts of digital nonlinear editing using Avid and/or other digital editing systems. Through screenings, lectures, discussions and demonstrations, students learn basic editing concepts, styles, and methods of accomplishing various editing tasks.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  or 047 . No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional.
  
  

  • RTVF 106 - Advanced Editing for Television

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    Students will further their postproduction skills through the study and practice of advanced effects editing, graphic design and digital audio workflows. These techniques will help enhance their creative aesthetic and the development of an individual editing style, particularly as applied to short-form television content. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Advanced Television: Post-Production.)
  

  • RTVF 107 - Cinematography and Lighting for Film

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course combines the theoretical and practical elements of cinematography and lighting. While learning the techniques of studio and location lighting, students also study historical and contemporary trends and styles. Students learn how to visualize the script and light for the actors. Film emulsions, exposure, filters, camera placement, composition, movement, and continuity will be covered. Emphasis is placed on the importance of light to telling a story. Practical tests and scenes are shot on 16mm film stocks.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 027 . Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fee additional. No liberal arts credit.  May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 110 - Introduction to Screenwriting

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This course introduces students to the basic principles of telling stories for the screen with an emphasis on concept development and the crafting of original ideas, as well as the structural foundations of premise, character and plot. Students will learn formatting, treatment writing, and become familiar with industry-standard scriptwriting programs. The course will culminate in the completion of a polished short screenplay.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 010 . Admission to class by permission of department.
  

  • RTVF 111 - Writing for Radio and Digital Audio

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course details and examines the writing skills necessary for all radio platforms: terrestrial (AM and FM) and digital platforms, such as Internet radio. It also includes the writing skills necessary for the multimedia content of websites that now accompany radio promotion and distribution. Writing skills necessary for news, commentary, feature writing, drama, commercial and noncommercial spot writing, podcasts and interactive audio and video applications will be taught.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001 , 002 ; RTVF 021 . Admission to class by permission of department. (Formerly Writing for Radio.)
  

  • RTVF 114 A-Z - Advanced Television Writing

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course provides students with an opportunity to develop and write a sample script for an established program as well as a script for an original program. To deepen and contextualize the student’s knowledge of this genre, the course analyzes a series of classic radio and television programs spanning more than five decades. Students participate in the brainstorming of script ideas, analyzing and rewriting of early drafts, creating show rundowns and outlines, and polishing dialogue and characterization. At the heart of this collaborative writing process lies the most critical responsibility of a professional television writer — listening and providing feedback to other writers, pitching original story ideas, and the craft of collaboration to solve story problems.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 024 , 026  and 034 .   Permission of department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. As each individual topic is selected, it is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number.  Course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.  Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics are available in the online course schedule. (Formerly RTVF 114, Advanced Television Writing: The Sitcom.)
  

  • RTVF 118 - Advanced Screenwriting I

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course will focus on the process of writing a feature-length screenplay. Students will learn how to develop ideas, pitch them effectively, and use the elements of premise, character, and plot structure to tell their stories. Students will develop their concepts, write both long and short treatments, create a detailed scene outline, and complete the first act (about 30 pages) of their original feature-length idea. Upon successful completion of the course, students may register for RTVF 119  and complete their full-length screenplay.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 110  or permission of the department. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 119 - Advanced Screenwriting II

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    In this course, students complete the feature-length screenplay they began in RTVF 118  by first re-examining and revising what they have written. They then continue to finish a complete first draft followed by a polished second draft. While writing, students will further their storytelling skills and deepen their understanding of premise, character, and plot structure through lectures, readings, screenings, and in-lass critiques. Students will also master script formatting with industry-standard software, writing a compelling treatment, and giving a professional pitch.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 118  or permission of the department. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 120 - Sound Design for Film

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This class will explore sound design from historical, technological and practical perspectives. Examples of professional sound design will be screened to give students the opportunity to learn from the work of classic and contemporary filmmakers.  Screenings will be related to the development of their own work through discussion, analysis and consideration of technical and creative choices made by filmmakers to achieve their goals as storytellers. Students will be introduced to the tools of the sound designer though lectures and by participating in numerous exercises, quizzes and projects. They will become experienced with the theory and profession of creating sound for film from the conception stage, through the recording and initial editing, and to the final mix of their projects. By becoming familiar with, and using the tools of the sound recordist/designer (microphones, recorders, pro-tools) in practical and creative ways, students will gain a familiarity and confidence in the process that will be carried into their professional careers.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021  or 047 . No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 121 - Digital Radio Programming and Distribution

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Students explore the many contemporary manifestations of the radio medium in the 21st century. Through lectures, readings, and creative projects, students examine the transformations in traditional AM and FM terrestrial/broadcast radio. In the process, students become familiar with the evolving concepts of “radio” resulting from the digital revolution. Additionally, the course examines HD radio, satellite radio, Internet radio, podcasts, and the wide array of audio services delivered through “apps” on digital devices. The course includes a strong emphasis on writing and design for these new media and students will develop an online programming stream.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 021  or permission of department. (Formerly RTVF 061C.)
  

  • RTVF 127 - Introduction to Animation Techniques

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course introduces techniques for developing and producing animated films, with an emphasis on creative content, experimentation, and critical thinking. Techniques covered will include a range of 2-D animation styles including collage, 3-D figure, hand-drawn, and cel. Computer-based methods are also explored, employing digital tools, such as Giotto and Adobe After Effects. Students complete several projects throughout the semester, starting with flip-books, and culminating in a final short that incorporates animation techniques along with sound design. While technique forms the basis for the learning curve in this course, students are encouraged to plumb the wide range of animation styles to develop their own visual aesthetic and voice. Assigned readings deepen an understanding of popular commercial animation and open doors to other forms, such as experimental, political, and film as art.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 026  or 027 . Lab fees additional. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 128 - Screenwriting Seminar

    Semester Hours: 1-3

    Periodically

    Intensive seminar in which students will develop the craft and critical aesthetics of writing screenplays for various film types and genres. Students will also engage in rigorous explorations of the functions of dialogue, visual translation, suspense and narrative structure. Topics include: Literary Adaptations; Personal Narratives; Romantic Comedy; etc.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisite: RTVF 110 . Admission to class by permission of department. May be repeated for credit when subject matter varies. 
  

  • RTVF 129 - Script Analysis

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course will explore the art and craft of screenwriting through an in-depth analysis of dramatic structure by studying predominant theories and applying them to professional screenplays. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with premise and meaning, character development, effective use of dialogue and imagery, genre, and act-structure and come away with an understanding of story that will strengthen their skills in all areas of filmmaking.
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 010 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • RTVF 131 - Contemporary Issues in Radio and Digital Audio

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This course uses cultural studies concepts to examine the major social, economic, and political developments shaping the radio broadcasting and digital audio industry today. Through analysis of historic and current radio programs, the Internet, books and periodicals, students will explore issues, such as globalization, consolidation, technological convergence, ownership and programming content, representation, and the future of radio and digital audio.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 001  or permission of department. (Formerly Contemporary Issues in Radio Broadcasting.)
 

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