UNCG 2008-09 UGB: Broadcasting & Cinema

Courses for Undergraduates

100 Introduction to Media Studies (3:3)

Introduction to the discipline of Media Studies with emphasis on the origins, characteristics, and effects of media. Media change and convergence as they effect media industries and society. (Fall & Spring)

101 The Development of the Cinema (4:3:3)

GE Core: GFA

Development of motion picture industry. Emphasis on history and major film movements. (Spring)

102 The Development of Broadcasting (3:3)

Emergence, structure, and scope of radio, television, and cable. Examination of broadcasting theories and practices, with emphasis on audience influences on broadcasting and the effect of broadcasting on individuals and society. (Spring)

190 WUAG Practicum (1–2)

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 hours.

Supervised participation in radio broadcasting or program production at the campus radio station WUAG.

191 CFVF Practicum (1–2)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 hours.

Supervised participation in the preparation for and implementation of the UNCG Carolina Film and Video Festival.

196 Media Workshop (1:2)

May be repeated for a total of 3 hours.

Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP)

Examination of specific aspects of broadcasting, film, and other media as provided by screenings and by instruction of industry professionals. (Fall & Spring)

197 Media Production Practicum (1–3:0:3–9)

May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h.

In-depth, hands-on exposure to the many aspects of the production and postproduction process of film and electronic visualization. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

203 Applied Aesthetics for Film and Video (3:3)

Study of the major aesthetic elements in film and video production—light, space, time-motion, and sound. (Fall & Spring)

204 Introduction to Media Writing (3:3)

Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 115, or permission of instructor

Introduction to theory and practice of media writing with concentrated exercises in developing messages and shaping those messages to the demands and characteristics of various media. (Fall & Spring)

205 Film/Television Criticism (3:3)

Pr. admission to Media Studies major, or permission of instructor

Introduction to critical thinking, writing, and analysis of film or television and the interrelation among society, culture, and media texts. Fall: film emphasis; Spring: television emphasis. (Fall & Spring)

207 Introduction to Film and Video Production (3:3)

Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, and admission to Media Studies major

Introduction to basic equipment and facilities used in film and video production. (Spring)

225 Masterpieces of Cinema (3:2:3)

GE Core: GFA

Analysis of selected, significant motion pictures of the world’s cinema, from the silent period to the present.

226 Masterpieces of Television Drama (3:2:3)

GE Core: GFA

Analysis of selected, significant, prime-time television dramas with emphasis on recent works of major producers. (Fall & Alt Spring)

252 Creative Process in Film and Video (3:3)

Pr. BCN 101

Various approaches for the enhancement of the visual imagination, emphasizing the origination of ideas and their development into scripts for film and video.

271 Introduction to Image and Sound Acquisition (3:3)

Pr. admission to Media Studies major

Coreq. BCN 272 must be taken simultaneously with this course.

Theory and practice of single camera film and video image and sound acquisition. (Fall & Spring)

272 Introduction to Image and Sound Postproduction (3:3:2)

Pr. admission to Media Studies major

Coreq. BCN 271 must be taken simultaneously with this course.

Introduction to digital editing technology and basic aesthetic considerations of video editing. (Fall & Spring)

273 Basic Audio Production (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203 and 205

Basic sound production techniques including console operation, equipment use, microphone technique, sound for the moving image, analogue tape, and digital editing.

296 Spartan Television Practicum (1–2)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 s.h.

Supervised participation in the production of television programming and promotion of the campus cable channel Spartan Television. (Formerly BCN 390)

301 Media Communication Theory (3:3)

Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, 205, or permission of instructor

Media communication theory as a tool for understanding media contexts and social effects. Additional emphasis given to research design and data gathering techniques for media studies. (Fall & Spring)

305 The Development of Digital Media (3:3)

Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, or permission of instructor for nonmajors

Introduction to the development, future, and utilization of digital media. (Fall)

322 Broadcast Programming (3:3)

Pr. BCN 102 and 205

Analysis of program sources for radio, television, and cable. Focus on program evaluation, selection, acquisition, and on scheduling practices.

323 Radio and Media Culture (3:3)

Pr. BCN 102 or permission of instructor

Study of significant developments in the history of the radio industry and its usage by and effect on society. (Spring)

324 Media, Sport, and the Law (3:3)

The study of media's influence on and intersection with sports and the law.

325 Gender and Media Culture (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 115 or permission of instructor

Examination of the nature of media contents and production processes as they influence the construction of feminine and masculine identities.

326 News Analysis (3:3)

Pr. BCN 205, 301

Analysis of news practices and presentation across multiple media and formats from a variety of theoretical, philosophical, and historical perspectives.

341 Broadcast Newswriting (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 204, and 205

Writing and planning newscasts for broadcast media.

343 Broadcast Copywriting (3:3)

Pr. admission to Media Studies major or permission of instructor

Analysis of persuasive radio and television spots and examination of broadcast copywriting techniques with emphasis on development of writing skills for electronic media.

350 Writing for the Screen (3:3)

Pr. BCN 101, 203, 204, 205, 301; 252 recommended

Study of techniques of script writing, both adaptations and original material.

361 Radio and Television Announcing (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203 and 205, or permission of instructor

Theory and practice of announcing skills and techniques in radio and television broadcasting. (Spring)

370 Film Production I (3:3)

Pr. BCN 101, 203, 271 and 272, 205

Introduction to technique in the use of the camera to communicate visual ideas. Emphasis is given to technical skills and equipment.

371 Field and Studio Production (3:2:3)

Pr. BCN 205, 271, 272, or permission of instructor

Intermediate principles of field and television studio video production. (Fall & Spring)

373 TV and Film Lighting (3:2:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301, or permission of instructor

Principles of light and color in lighting for television and film production. Application of the equipment and accessories used in the execution of lighting design through practical projects.

380 Studio News Production (3:2:3)

Pr. BCN 271, 272, or permission of instructor

Principles and techniques for production of studio-based television newscasts. (Spring)

395 Special Problems (1–3)

Pr. Permission of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration.

May be repeated for credit.

Guided individual study in an area of special interest to the student.

396 Spartan Television II (3:2:3)

Pr. BCN 296 or permission of instructor

Intensive workshop in Spartan Television, the campus television channel, including conceptualization, design, and production of regularly scheduled programming. (Fall & Spring)

399 Radio-TV-Film Production Workshop (3:0:9)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271 and 272, 301. Permission of faculty supervisor required prior to registration.

May be repeated for credit.

Guided practice in a creative area of radio, television, or film, including writing, directing, performing, sound design, cinematography, or editing.

407 Media Law and Ethics (3:3)

Pr. BCN 205 and 301, or permission of instructor

Study of media law and questions of ethics as they apply to the mass media.

441 Electronic Journalism (3:3)

Pr. BCN 271, 272, 341, 371, or permission of instructor

Study and practice of electronic news reporting skills and newscasting. Focus on writing news copy; reporting, shooting, and editing news packages; basic newscast production techniques. (Fall & Spring)

442 Advanced Broadcast Journalism (3:2:3)

Pr. BCN 441 or permission of instructor

Weekly television newscast production. Emphasis on developing reporting, producing, and presentational skills. (Spring)

443 Writing the Nonfiction Program (3:3)

Pr. BCN 204 and 205

Research, design, and writing of nonfiction programs such as documentary, magazine, instructional, and educational programs. Emphasis given to the development and application of writing skills.

468 Sportscasting (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, and 361, or permission of instructor

Development of announcing skills and knowledge of sports necessary for sports broadcasting including play-by-play. (Alt Fall)

470 Film Production II (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301 and 370, or permission of instructor

Further study of the camera and the creation of a 16 mm sync sound film utilizing the camera, the sound recorder, and postproduction methodologies.

471 Editing (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301, or permission of instructor

Survey of the history, aesthetics, and techniques in sequencing moving images. Laboratory experience, including digital editing.

473 Media Sound Production (3:3)

Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 273, 301, or permission of instructor

Techniques and aesthetics of digital sound design for the moving image. (Formerly BCN 413)

490 WUAG Advanced Practicum (1–2)

May be repeated for credit for maximum of 3 s.h.

Supervised participation at an advanced level of radio broadcasting or program production at the campus radio station WUAG.

491 Advanced CFVF Practicum (1–2)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit for maximum of 3 s.h.

Supervised participation at an advanced level in the preparation for and implementation of the UNCG Carolina Film and Video Festival.

492 Broadcasting Internship (1–6)

Pr. admission to the Media Studies major; 203, 205, 207 or 271 and 272, 301, and one additional production course 300 level or above (341 required for Broadcast Journalism internships), and approval by Director of Internships

May be repeated for credit for total of 6 s.h. in 492/494.

Field learning experience in local broadcast media. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor.

493 Honors Work (3–6)

Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major

May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

494 Cinema Internship (1–6)

Pr. admission to the Media Studies major; 203, 205, 207 or 271 and 272, 301, and one additional production course 300 level or above, and approval by Director of Internships

May be repeated for credit for total of 6 s.h. in 492/494.

Field learning experience in film industry. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor.

496 Advanced Media Workshop (1:2)

May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h.

Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP)

Leadership role in examination of aspects of broadcasting, film, and other media through screenings and by instruction of industry professionals. (Fall & Spring)

497 Advanced Media Production Practicum (1–3:0:3–9)

May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h.

Advanced, in-depth, hands-on exposure to the many aspects of the production and postproduction process of film and electronic visualization. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

499 Senior Portfolio (1:1)

Pr. admission to Media Studies major

To be taken in student’s last semester at UNCG prior to graduation.

Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP)

Preparation of a professional portfolio, reel, or resume tape. Includes assistance in writing resumes, interviewing, and career networking. (Fall & Spring)

See Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Broadcasting & Cinema Courses 100-499 (BCN) Courses 500-599 (BCN) Major Minors		Broadcasting & Cinema Courses (BCN) GE Core denotes General Education Core credit; GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit; CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit. Courses for Undergraduates 100 Introduction to Media Studies (3:3) Introduction to the discipline of Media Studies with emphasis on the origins, characteristics, and effects of media. Media change and convergence as they effect media industries and society. (Fall & Spring) 101 The Development of the Cinema (4:3:3) GE Core: GFA Development of motion picture industry. Emphasis on history and major film movements. (Spring) 102 The Development of Broadcasting (3:3) Emergence, structure, and scope of radio, television, and cable. Examination of broadcasting theories and practices, with emphasis on audience influences on broadcasting and the effect of broadcasting on individuals and society. (Spring) 190 WUAG Practicum (1–2) May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 hours. Supervised participation in radio broadcasting or program production at the campus radio station WUAG. 191 CFVF Practicum (1–2) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 hours. Supervised participation in the preparation for and implementation of the UNCG Carolina Film and Video Festival. 196 Media Workshop (1:2) May be repeated for a total of 3 hours. Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) Examination of specific aspects of broadcasting, film, and other media as provided by screenings and by instruction of industry professionals. (Fall & Spring) 197 Media Production Practicum (1–3:0:3–9) May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h. In-depth, hands-on exposure to the many aspects of the production and postproduction process of film and electronic visualization. (Fall & Spring & Summer) 203 Applied Aesthetics for Film and Video (3:3) Study of the major aesthetic elements in film and video production—light, space, time-motion, and sound. (Fall & Spring) 204 Introduction to Media Writing (3:3) Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 115, or permission of instructor Introduction to theory and practice of media writing with concentrated exercises in developing messages and shaping those messages to the demands and characteristics of various media. (Fall & Spring) 205 Film/Television Criticism (3:3) Pr. admission to Media Studies major, or permission of instructor Introduction to critical thinking, writing, and analysis of film or television and the interrelation among society, culture, and media texts. Fall: film emphasis; Spring: television emphasis. (Fall & Spring) 207 Introduction to Film and Video Production (3:3) Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, and admission to Media Studies major Introduction to basic equipment and facilities used in film and video production. (Spring) 225 Masterpieces of Cinema (3:2:3) GE Core: GFA Analysis of selected, significant motion pictures of the world’s cinema, from the silent period to the present. 226 Masterpieces of Television Drama (3:2:3) GE Core: GFA Analysis of selected, significant, prime-time television dramas with emphasis on recent works of major producers. (Fall & Alt Spring) 252 Creative Process in Film and Video (3:3) Pr. BCN 101 Various approaches for the enhancement of the visual imagination, emphasizing the origination of ideas and their development into scripts for film and video. 271 Introduction to Image and Sound Acquisition (3:3) Pr. admission to Media Studies major Coreq. BCN 272 must be taken simultaneously with this course. Theory and practice of single camera film and video image and sound acquisition. (Fall & Spring) 272 Introduction to Image and Sound Postproduction (3:3:2) Pr. admission to Media Studies major Coreq. BCN 271 must be taken simultaneously with this course. Introduction to digital editing technology and basic aesthetic considerations of video editing. (Fall & Spring) 273 Basic Audio Production (3:3) Pr. BCN 203 and 205 Basic sound production techniques including console operation, equipment use, microphone technique, sound for the moving image, analogue tape, and digital editing. 296 Spartan Television Practicum (1–2) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 s.h. Supervised participation in the production of television programming and promotion of the campus cable channel Spartan Television. (Formerly BCN 390) 301 Media Communication Theory (3:3) Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, 205, or permission of instructor Media communication theory as a tool for understanding media contexts and social effects. Additional emphasis given to research design and data gathering techniques for media studies. (Fall & Spring) 305 The Development of Digital Media (3:3) Pr. BCN 100, and 101 or 102, or permission of instructor for nonmajors Introduction to the development, future, and utilization of digital media. (Fall) 322 Broadcast Programming (3:3) Pr. BCN 102 and 205 Analysis of program sources for radio, television, and cable. Focus on program evaluation, selection, acquisition, and on scheduling practices. 323 Radio and Media Culture (3:3) Pr. BCN 102 or permission of instructor Study of significant developments in the history of the radio industry and its usage by and effect on society. (Spring) 324 Media, Sport, and the Law (3:3) The study of media's influence on and intersection with sports and the law. 325 Gender and Media Culture (3:3) GE Core: GSB Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 115 or permission of instructor Examination of the nature of media contents and production processes as they influence the construction of feminine and masculine identities. 326 News Analysis (3:3) Pr. BCN 205, 301 Analysis of news practices and presentation across multiple media and formats from a variety of theoretical, philosophical, and historical perspectives. 341 Broadcast Newswriting (3:3) Pr. BCN 203, 204, and 205 Writing and planning newscasts for broadcast media. 343 Broadcast Copywriting (3:3) Pr. admission to Media Studies major or permission of instructor Analysis of persuasive radio and television spots and examination of broadcast copywriting techniques with emphasis on development of writing skills for electronic media. 350 Writing for the Screen (3:3) Pr. BCN 101, 203, 204, 205, 301; 252 recommended Study of techniques of script writing, both adaptations and original material. 361 Radio and Television Announcing (3:3) Pr. BCN 203 and 205, or permission of instructor Theory and practice of announcing skills and techniques in radio and television broadcasting. (Spring) 370 Film Production I (3:3) Pr. BCN 101, 203, 271 and 272, 205 Introduction to technique in the use of the camera to communicate visual ideas. Emphasis is given to technical skills and equipment. 371 Field and Studio Production (3:2:3) Pr. BCN 205, 271, 272, or permission of instructor Intermediate principles of field and television studio video production. (Fall & Spring) 373 TV and Film Lighting (3:2:3) Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301, or permission of instructor Principles of light and color in lighting for television and film production. Application of the equipment and accessories used in the execution of lighting design through practical projects. 380 Studio News Production (3:2:3) Pr. BCN 271, 272, or permission of instructor Principles and techniques for production of studio-based television newscasts. (Spring) 395 Special Problems (1–3) Pr. Permission of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Guided individual study in an area of special interest to the student. 396 Spartan Television II (3:2:3) Pr. BCN 296 or permission of instructor Intensive workshop in Spartan Television, the campus television channel, including conceptualization, design, and production of regularly scheduled programming. (Fall & Spring) 399 Radio-TV-Film Production Workshop (3:0:9) Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271 and 272, 301. Permission of faculty supervisor required prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Guided practice in a creative area of radio, television, or film, including writing, directing, performing, sound design, cinematography, or editing. 407 Media Law and Ethics (3:3) Pr. BCN 205 and 301, or permission of instructor Study of media law and questions of ethics as they apply to the mass media. 441 Electronic Journalism (3:3) Pr. BCN 271, 272, 341, 371, or permission of instructor Study and practice of electronic news reporting skills and newscasting. Focus on writing news copy; reporting, shooting, and editing news packages; basic newscast production techniques. (Fall & Spring) 442 Advanced Broadcast Journalism (3:2:3) Pr. BCN 441 or permission of instructor Weekly television newscast production. Emphasis on developing reporting, producing, and presentational skills. (Spring) 443 Writing the Nonfiction Program (3:3) Pr. BCN 204 and 205 Research, design, and writing of nonfiction programs such as documentary, magazine, instructional, and educational programs. Emphasis given to the development and application of writing skills. 468 Sportscasting (3:3) Pr. BCN 203, 205, and 361, or permission of instructor Development of announcing skills and knowledge of sports necessary for sports broadcasting including play-by-play. (Alt Fall) 470 Film Production II (3:3) Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301 and 370, or permission of instructor Further study of the camera and the creation of a 16 mm sync sound film utilizing the camera, the sound recorder, and postproduction methodologies. 471 Editing (3:3) Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 301, or permission of instructor Survey of the history, aesthetics, and techniques in sequencing moving images. Laboratory experience, including digital editing. 473 Media Sound Production (3:3) Pr. BCN 203, 205, 271, 272, 273, 301, or permission of instructor Techniques and aesthetics of digital sound design for the moving image. (Formerly BCN 413) 490 WUAG Advanced Practicum (1–2) May be repeated for credit for maximum of 3 s.h. Supervised participation at an advanced level of radio broadcasting or program production at the campus radio station WUAG. 491 Advanced CFVF Practicum (1–2) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit for maximum of 3 s.h. Supervised participation at an advanced level in the preparation for and implementation of the UNCG Carolina Film and Video Festival. 492 Broadcasting Internship (1–6) Pr. admission to the Media Studies major; 203, 205, 207 or 271 and 272, 301, and one additional production course 300 level or above (341 required for Broadcast Journalism internships), and approval by Director of Internships May be repeated for credit for total of 6 s.h. in 492/494. Field learning experience in local broadcast media. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor. 493 Honors Work (3–6) Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes. 494 Cinema Internship (1–6) Pr. admission to the Media Studies major; 203, 205, 207 or 271 and 272, 301, and one additional production course 300 level or above, and approval by Director of Internships May be repeated for credit for total of 6 s.h. in 492/494. Field learning experience in film industry. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor. 496 Advanced Media Workshop (1:2) May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h. Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) Leadership role in examination of aspects of broadcasting, film, and other media through screenings and by instruction of industry professionals. (Fall & Spring) 497 Advanced Media Production Practicum (1–3:0:3–9) May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h. Advanced, in-depth, hands-on exposure to the many aspects of the production and postproduction process of film and electronic visualization. (Fall & Spring & Summer) 499 Senior Portfolio (1:1) Pr. admission to Media Studies major To be taken in student’s last semester at UNCG prior to graduation. Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) Preparation of a professional portfolio, reel, or resume tape. Includes assistance in writing resumes, interviewing, and career networking. (Fall & Spring) See Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students.