101 Foundations of Telecommunications. (3)
Introduction to the technology, industries, and regulatory structures involved in the electronic media. Provides an overview of the history of broadcasting, cable, and telecommunications, with special emphasis on emerging technologies. 
Not open to students who have credit in JOURN 101. 
Open only to approved pre-telecommunications students.

204 Media Analysis and Criticism. (3)
Covers the fundamental critical approaches to narrative study as applied to the telecommunications discipline.
Prerequisite: TCOM 101.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and  minors and pre-telecommunications students.

206 Writing for Electronic Media: Scriptwriting. (1) Introduction to scriptwriting for electronic media. Basic principles and elements used in the creation of entertainment scripts for media programs. 
Prerequisite: TCOM 101. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and pre-telecommunications students.

207 Writing for Electronic Media: Copywriting. (1) Introduction to copywriting for electronic media. Basic principles and elements used in the creation of advertising and promotion, including advertising objectives and creative strategy. 
Prerequisite: TCOM 101. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and pre-telecommunications students.

208 Writing for Electronic Media: Newswriting. (1) Introduction to newswriting for electronic media. Basic principles and elements used in the writing and reporting of news stories. 
Prerequisite: TCOM 101. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and pre-telecommunications students.

288 Critical Issues in the News. (1-3)
Discussion and research on the background and circumstances of significant local, state, national, and international issues and how the news media deal with them.
Prerequisite: TCOM 101.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and pre-telecommunications students.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (1-3)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles to be announced before each semester.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors. Does not count toward the telecommunications major or minor.

301 History of Electronic Media. (3) 
Historical approach to the technological, economic, political, and cultural aspects of electronic media. Emphasis on major local, national, and international developments in radio, television, telephony, and other technologies. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

306 Programs and Audiences. (3)
Analysis and appreciation of the complexity of programming decisions through examination of concepts, strategies, and techniques practiced by broadcasters. Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

307 TV Genres. (3) 
Examines genre study, the most fundamental critical discourse available for evaluating television art. Provides practical experience in genre criticism through use of verbal and written skills. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

323 TV News Photography and Storytelling. (3) Instruction in the use of video, sound, and editing to tell newsworthy stories. Participants will follow NPPA industry standards. Includes the examination and analysis of award-winning television news stories to learn techniques and processes for successful storytelling. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; NEWS 202 or TCOM 334. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

330 Beginning Audio Production. (3) 
Covers the basic skills and techniques required for audio production in radio, television, film, and web applications. Requires completion of a prescribed array of projects. Various studio and field recording experiences involving analog and digital equipment are offered. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

332 Beginning Video Production. (3) 
Covers the basic skills of equipment operation in a studio and field environment. Requires completion of a prescribed array of projects. Various studio and field experiences involving digital equipment are offered. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

333 Intermediate Audio Production. (3) 
Application of elaborate audio acquisition and editing techniques for broadcasting, Internet, and cinema applications, including an introduction to surround sound. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 330. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

334 Intermediate Video Production. (3) 
Finding, producing, directing, scripting, and editing magazine style/documentary short stories. Interviewing techniques will be stressed. Pre-production, production, and post-production processes will be covered. All students will be required to write and produce their own stories. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 332. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

340 Electronic Media Sales. (3) 
Types and practices of retail and business-to-business advertising sales. Study includes radio, television, Web-based revenue streams. Skills development in client discovery, qualifying, ad plan creation and presentation, writing and speaking skills, understanding media and the marketplace. Media math—ratings and shares in television and radio. Cannot be taken concurrently with TCOM 345.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 306. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

344 Electronic Media Promotion. (3) 
Methods, concepts, strategies, and creation of efficient and effective target-oriented program, audience, image, brand extension, and sales promotion campaigns. Media include radio, television, cable, and Web-based applications, using selected media to reach target demographic markets. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

345 Advanced Media Sales/Buying. (3)
Study of media buying, TV ratings, media math, target media, station Web sales and integration, salesperson accountability, planning and projections, transition to management, case studies, copy and storyboards, presentation building, and execution.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 340, 344.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

346 Sales and Promotion Writing. (3) 
Introduces various writing skills needed by those entering the areas of telecommunications sales, promotion, and management. Practice proposal writing, grant writing, storyboarding, media kit development, and business writing. Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to telecommunications majors and minors.

350 Introduction to Multimedia. (3) 
A broad exploration of multimedia design via readings and creative experiences. Consider principles underlying the
production of multimedia titles, elements of multimedia design, and evaluation of existing multimedia releases. Requires design and creation of a DVD including still and motion graphics. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

351 Web Site Development. (3) 
Analysis of Web design in terms of audience considerations, usability, screen layout, navigation, image use, interactivity, and animation. Includes the creation and publishing of a dynamic Web site. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 350. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

354 Multimedia Management. (3) 
Examination of the skills involved in successfully managing a multimedia project. Emphasis on team building, budgeting, freelancing, problem solving, fostering creativity, and copyright issues. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 350. 
Not open to students who have credit in TCOM 444. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

357 Theories of Emerging Media. (3) 
An introduction to the several theories and models of mass communication. Advanced concepts of interaction between humans and technology are introduced. Exploration of new and emerging media, their facilitators, and barriers for human interaction. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

360 World Film History 1. (3) 
History of world cinema from its beginning until World War II. Study of the continuing influence of American cinema, as well as key movements in other national cinemas before 1941, such as German Expressionism and the Soviet Montage School. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and film minors.

361 World Film History 2. (3) 
Continues the study of world cinema from World War II until the present. Study of the continuing influence of American cinema, as well as the post-l945 national cinema movements exemplified by Neo-Realism and the French New Wave films. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. 
Open only to telecommunications majors and minors and film minors.

363 Film Genres. (3) 
Study of the general types and forms of film expressions, each identified with a specific tradition. Film genres include westerns, screwball comedies, gangster films, musicals, etc. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. 
Open only to telecommunications majors and minors and film minors.

380 News Workshop. (1-3) 
Practical experience and classroom critique of news gathering, production, and presentation. Weekly meeting to develop story ideas and assignments and evaluate work.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; NEWS 202. 
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

381 Sports and Electronic Media. (3) 
Examines the practical, social, and economic relationships between two major areas of American popular culture—the electronic media and sports. Combines aspects of announcing, production, sales and marketing, history, and policy. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and sports studies minors.

384 Electronic Media Law. (3) 
Examines the relationship between the government and the electronic media in the United States. History and philosophy of the regulatory process and its effects on traditional and emerging media. 
Prerequisite: TCOM 101, junior standing. 
Not open to students who have credit in JOURN 325. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.  

390 Independent Study. (1-3) 
Special service directed by a faculty member or an approved representative of an outside agency directly related to the subject. Term project is a written report. A written proposal for a project in telecommunications must be submitted to the department four weeks before the term of study. TCOM majors and minors cannot exceed a total of 15 hours of combined credit in internship, practicum, and independent study. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

391 Internship Study. (1-6) 
Assists in gaining practical, on-the-job experience with an approved agency related to the business. Must make written application to department and meet criteria before enrollment. TCOM majors and minors cannot exceed a total of 15 hours of combined credit in internship, practicum, and independent study. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors with 125 or fewer total hours toward graduation.

395 Honors Colloquium in Telecommunications. (3) Exploration of selected issues in telecommunications with emphasis on individualized study and reporting.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Open only to honors program students.

399 Practicum. (1-3) 
Practical experience related to telecommunications. Requires submission of completed application and detailed proposal to faculty member supervising proposal. TCOM majors and minors cannot exceed a total of 15 hours of combined credit in internship, practicum and independent study. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

407 Business of the Media. (3) 
Examines topics and decisions involved in maintaining media companies as viable businesses. Provides practical experience with day-to-day media business issues. Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

408 Social Responsibility. (3) 
Political, economic, social, and governmental influences on
telecommunications. Examines contemporary issues that confront media today and the ethics surrounding them. Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; senior standing. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

420 Advanced R-TV News Reporting. (3)
Instruction and practice in reporting, writing, and producing in-depth broadcast news stories. Emphasizes investigative techniques, interviewing, and strategies for finding information from public records and databases. Assignments designed for use in campus electronic media programs.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses, and NEWS 202.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

421 Online News Writing and Reporting. (3) 
Advanced instruction and practice in online news writing and reporting emphasizing interactive, multimedia elements and non-linear storytelling. Hands-on experience with Web authoring software in a laboratory setting. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; NEWS 202. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

426 TV News Producing. (3) 
Gathering, writing, producing, and presenting television news programs. Discussion of current events; evaluation of station newscasts; on-air production of typical news programs.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; NEWS 202. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

433 Advanced Audio Production. (3) 
Explores the history and application of multi-channel sound
recording and exhibition in the recording, film, broadcast, and Internet industries. Provides specialized production experiences in surround sound composition, recording, editing, and exhibition techniques. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 333. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

434 Advanced Video Production. (3)
Complex story-telling techniques will be discussed and produced. Finding the unusual story in the usual place. Shooting coverage, use of music, and advanced post-production techniques will be covered. All students will be required to produce multiple stories.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 334.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors or minors.

435 Producing and Directing the Narrative Film. (3)
Introduces the process required to direct and produce the short digital film. Emphasizes communication with actors and camera blocking.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; permission of the instructor.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

436 Motion Graphics Production. (3)
Motion graphic design for television and multimedia explored through 2-D computer animation and digital compositing. Areas of inquiry include: behavior based animation, interactive filtering and effects, natural phenomena simulation, particle effects, motion masking, motion title creation, and cross application integration.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; junior standing.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors in production or multimedia options.

444 Management of Telecommunications. (3) 
Problems and responsibility of management in the
telecommunications industry. Consists largely of guest lecturers, class discussion, management role playing, and computer projects to become familiar with administrative practices in the industry. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; senior standing. 
Not open to students who have credit in TCOM 354. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

450 Advanced Multimedia Production. (3) 
Advanced investigation of interactive multimedia design based upon known human-computer interaction principles. Interactivity design analyzed on many levels: interface layout, input control, messaging behavior, and metaphor selection. Includes the creation of a CD-ROM
incorporating interactive objects as design elements. Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 351. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.

456 Producing Personal Media. (3)
The planning, producing, and distribution of content for personal digital communications devices. Includes the creation of a series of media productions for mobile use.
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; senior standing.
Open only to approved telecommunications majors in production or multimedia options.

464 Film Censorship. (3) 
Emphasizes the moral measurements and restraints that have affected the film industry almost since its inception. A chronology of events influencing both the direction and content of motion pictures. Examines governmental, legal, church, and community pressures and restraints. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. 
Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and film minors.

465 Seminar in Film Theory. (3) 
Analysis of the key theorists in the history of world cinema as well as some influential critics of film. Includes a special focus on the documentary film. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, and a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; or permission of the instructor. Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors and film minors.

487 Seminar in Production. (3) 
Requires planning, writing, and producing a major audio or video project. Each project, as it moves through development, will serve as a case study for the class to discuss and evaluate. 
Prerequisite: pre-telecommunications core courses with C (2.0) or better grades in each, a 2.5 grade-point average for these courses; TCOM 332; permission of the instructor. Open only to approved telecommunications majors and minors.