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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology (PSY)
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PSY 070 - Evolutionary Psychology

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    A critical examination of theory and research in evolutionary psychology, an approach that draws upon the insights of evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and the neurosciences to explain the mechanisms of human thought and behavior as evolutionary adaptations to the challenges faced by our ancestors. The course will cover the application of this approach to such topics as sex roles, morality, food preferences, cooperation and war.

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

  • PSY 087 - Sport Psychology

    Semester Hours: 3
    This course is designed to educate students on the relationship between the mind and body in sport.  Students will learn how the mind influences sport performance and how sport performance influences the mind by acquiring an understanding of contemporary principles and theories developed in sport and psychology and then applying that to real sport situations in both recreational and competitive settings.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 001 
  
  

  • PSY 095 - Research Experience in Psychology

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    This work-study program provides students with an opportunity to apply academic and theoretical knowledge to the practice of conducting research. Work at an approved on-campus laboratory with mentorship from a faculty member is combined with reading and writing assignments, including an in-depth term paper that situates the research experience within the broader framework of psychological theory and scholarship.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of at least 18 s.h. of psychology with a psychology GPA of 3.0 or above. Permission of the Psychology  Department research and internship coordinator. A minimum of 38 hours of work for each semester hour of credit: 28 hours of research work and 10 hours of academic work. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 3 s.h. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PSY 099 - Internship in Psychology

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically
    This work-study program aims at providing students with an opportunity to apply academic and theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Work in an approved government or non-government agency or research institution is combined with reading and writing assignments, including an in-depth term paper that situates the internship experience within the broader framework of psychological theory and scholarship. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of at least 18 s.h. of psychology with a psychology GPA of 3.3 or above. Permission of Psychology  Department internship coordinator. A minimum of 38 hours of work for each semester hour of credit: 28 hours of on-site work and 10 hours of academic work. Also required, but not counted as part of the 10 hours of academic work, are a minimum of three meetings with a faculty adviser – one at the beginning, another at mid-term, and the final at the end of the work experience. Grades will be based on both on-site evaluation and academic work. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a grade no higher than a C. May be repeated for up to a total of 3 s.h. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  

  • PSY 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research

    Semester Hours: 3-4
    Fall, Spring
    The research for and the writing of a substantial essay in the field of psychology such as a major literature review or an original experiment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 001  or 001A . Open only to senior psychology majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors. Interested students must secure the written permission of a full-time faculty member who will supervise the project. An oral defense will be conducted at the conclusion of the project.
  

  • PSY 101 A-Z - Major Concepts in Psychology

    Semester Hours: 1

    Periodically
    An in-depth exploration of a significant historical, theoretical, empirical or methodological concept in the field.

    Current Special Topics

    PSY 101B: The Pscyhology of Social Media: Likes, Memes, and Addiction

    Discussion of psychological aspects of social media, including its influence in new forms of social interaction, recreation, happiness, body image, education, politics, and cyberbullying; with a strong focus on its addictive power and how to overcome it.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
  
  
  
  

  • 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 115 - Crisis Communication and Reputation Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies, tools and techniques for successful reputation management and communication during crises. The course focuses on the planning and management involved in successfully creating and maintaining a positive public image in good times and in times of crisis. Students will develop strategies to create and implement a reputation management plan, learning how to effectively and proactively use traditional and social media to disseminate and manage messages that produce and reinforce reputation. Students will examine successful and poorly executed crisis communication strategies and learn how to best handle negative publicity, recognizing the potential power of emerging technologies.

    The course also examines emerging developments in reputation management and crisis communication, including the increased expectation for businesses to articulate public stances on social issues, employee and endorser criticism for such stances, and fake news.
  
  
  

  • 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.
  

Publishing (PUBL)
  

  • PUBL 170 - Introduction to Publishing Studies

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring

    This course examines the full process of publishing from submission of a manuscript to its publication including the various phases of editing and production. A work project is used to illustrate the publication stages. Specialists from the publishing field address the class.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001  or WSC 002 . Not for liberal arts credit. Credit given for this course or ENGL 170, not both (Formerly ENGL 170, Theory and Practice of Publishing).
  

  • PUBL 178 - Windmill: Publishing Practicum

    Semester Hours: 3
    In this capstone course for the Publishing Studies curriculum, students pursue real-time print and digital publishing projects through Windmill: The Hofstra Journal of Literature & Art.  Topics include artistic continuity, product development, and project management across both print and digital platforms.  Readings situate students’ practical experience within a larger investigation of publishing as a cultural forum.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    WSC 001  and ENGL 172 .
  
  
  

  • PUBL 179A - Book Design and Production

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall

    This course will explore the fundamentals of book design, production and manufacturing, including aesthetics and economic considerations. Type selection, page design, materials selection and manufacturing processes are discussed. Includes instruction and practice in the use of desktop publishing and image processing software.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Not for liberal arts credit. Credit given for this course, ENGL 197V, or ENGL 179A (Formerly 178D, Desktop Publishing for Book Publishing).

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 020 - Introduction to Interactive Non-Fiction

    Semester Hours: 3
    This course is designed as an introduction to emerging trends in interactive non-fiction storytelling involving user participation, navigation design, and web distribution.  Students will also learn the basics of non-linear storytelling using software for designing web multimedia.  Instruction will include hands-on exercises in navigation design, critical analysis of outstanding interactive web projects, and readings in the history, aesthetics, and challenges confronting this evolving field.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    This course can be taken for liberal arts credit.
  

  • 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 - Sports 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 with an emphasis on sports reporting A wide variety of projects are intended to develop a student’s ability to produce, conceive and write sports radio newscasts, news wraps, and other radio news pieces of various lengths, including live spot reports and breaking sports news stories. This course is designed to get students to think comprehensively about sports radio news and informational program production, to understand that technical proficiency, thematic clarity and journalistic integrity go hand in hand in reporting and producing sports radio news. Outside reporting time is required, with projects to be produced for WRHU and Required Radio.

    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 - Introduction to Virtual Reality Storytelling

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically

    An introduction to the history, technology, and application of immersive storytelling in film/tv, journalism, and emerging platforms.  Students will be introduced to concepts of immersion and “presence” in storytelling and how modern technology builds on these age-old storytelling devices.  Students will learn how to use 360 video and interactive game design software to create prototypes for VR head-mounted displays such as Oculus Rift and to prepare for internships and advanced course offerings in this emerging field.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    This course can be taken for liberal arts credit.
  

  • 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 054 - Intermediate Television Writing

    Semester Hours: 3
    This course is designed to build and hone students’ creative talents as writers of scripted television. Current television series will be analyzed and critiqued with an emphasis on the complexities of character relationships and structure. Students will explore their creative process as they identify the unique world for each show and use their own voice to build an original story within it. Students will complete a spec script for a one-hour drama, half-hour comedy, or hybrid half-hour. They will also develop an idea for an original TV series. In addition, students will be encouraged to think “outside the box” of existing programming to consider the future of the medium and the part they might play in the ever-changing world of television.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    RTVF 034 - Foundations of Television Writing
  

  • 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.)
 

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