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Broadcast & Cinematic Arts (BCA)          Course Schedules

BCA 503 Critiquing Mass Media 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Critical appraisal of mass communications systems and their content. Special attention to the electronic media’s aesthetic properties and societal effects. Prerequisite: BCA 210 with a grade of C or better.

BCA 505 Advanced Electronic Media Writing 3(3-0) F
Intensive work in refining copy and full-length scripts. Audio and video writing strategies and coordination skills with special emphasis on the functioning of the creative team. Prerequisite: BCA 311. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 510 Broadcast and Cable Law 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Regulation of the electronic media. Examination of legal and administrative materials and cases. Prerequisites: BCA 310, BCA 503. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 511 Broadcast and Cable Sales 3(3-0) F, Sp
Organizational systems and processes of radio, television, and cable sales. Emphasis on selling techniques found most reliable in modern sales practices. Prerequisite: BCA 210 with a grade of C or better. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 512 Broadcast and Cable Promotion 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Tools and techniques to promote radio, television, and cable. Emphasis on media needs, community relations, and problems unique to the electronic media promoter. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with a grade of C or better; BCA 311. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 515 Sports Broadcasting 3(2-2) Sp
Overview of the sports broadcasting industry. Emphasis on tools and techniques of live-event production and electronic sports reporting. Prerequisites: BCA 222 or BCA 223, BCA 210, BCA 317 each with "C" or better.

BCA 516 Broadcast and Cable Management 3(3-0) F
Management in contemporary telecommunications settings. Prerequisite: limited to juniors or above. Instructor approval required.

BCA 517 Advanced Audio and Video Performance 3(2-2) F
Study and intensive practice in complex media performance situations. Special emphasis on realistic laboratory experience designed to explore the professional requirements for electronic media talent. Prerequisites: BCA 317 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor.

BCA 518 Advanced Radio and Television News 3(2-2) Sp
Techniques of newsgathering, reporting, and interviewing for electronic media. Prerequisite: BCA 318 or JRN 216. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 519 Electronic Media Programming 3(2-2) F
Examination of broadcast/cable programming in terms of recent trends and strategies. Extensive attention to the role and tasks of the program director as manager. Prerequisite: 10 hours in BCA. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 520 Special Topics in Mass Media 1-9 (Spec) D
Current topics for each semester listed in the Schedule of Classes. 3 hours each; maximum credit, 9 hours. Prerequisite: prior written permission of the instructor. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 521 Electronic Cinematography 3(2-2) Sp
Theory and practice in the production of short and long form narrative video, with emphasis on the aesthetic aspects of lighting, direction and editing. Prerequisites: BCA 223, BCA 422 with a grade of "C" or better in each; or permission of instructor.

BCA 522 Multimedia Audio Post production 3(2-2) F
Advanced recording, editing, sweetening, synchronizing and mixing of audio for selected electronic broadcast and multimedia applications. Prerequisites: BCA 223, BCA 421 with a grade of "C" or better in each; or permission of instructor.

BCA 524 Producing Television News 3(1-4) F, Sp
A practical approach to producing news.  Encompasses gathering, writing, producing, and directing news programming over local cable outlets. Prerequisite: BCA 318 or BCA 223 or instructor approval. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 525 Film Genre Study 3-9(Spec) D
In-depth examination of selected film genres, themes, and trends. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 527 Film Directors 3-9(Spec) D
In-depth examination of selected film directors with focus on their themes, visual style, and lives. Critical analysis of films viewed is emphasized. Repeatable up to 9 hours. Prerequisites: BCA 288 or permission of instructor. Limited to juniors or above.

BCA 528 History and Analysis of Nonfiction Film 3(2-2) D
History and techniques of the nonfiction film and video. Historical and contemporary examples including newsreels, propaganda films, and television documentaries.

BCA 529 Internship in Radio-TV-Film 2-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Directed work experience at participating stations, advertising agencies, and other media venues. Students may count a maximum of 6 hours toward a major and 3 hours toward a minor. 2.5 GPA required. Does not fulfill requirement for a minimum of six 400-500 level hours of electives in major. Prerequisites: prior written approval of BCA Intern Director; limited to juniors or above; open only to signed BCA majors or minors.

BCA 531 Corporate Video/Media Production 3(2-2) F
Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of video and interactive programming specifically for and within institutional/corporate settings. Prerequisites: BCA 223, BCA 422; or permission of instructor.

BCA 532 Advanced Video/Multimedia Post-Production 3(2-2) Sp
Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of multimedia/interactive digital video, with emphasis on advance post-production technologies and techniques. Prerequisites: BCA 223, BCA 422 with a grade of "C" or better in each; or permission of instructor.

BCA 560 Radio Operations I 3(1-4) Su
Preparation and performance in radio broadcast practices, emphasizing daily operations, writing, logging, and production procedures. Summer Session I only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: minimum 2.25 GPA, BCA 222 or BCA 317 or permission of instructor.

BCA 561 Radio Operations II 3(1-4) Su
Radio broadcast executive operations, including supervisory and management parameters, goal-setting, and evaluation processes. Summer Session II only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: minimum 2.25 GPA, BCA 560; BCA 222 or BCA 317 or permission of instructor.

BCA 566 Hockey's Cinematic Depictions 1(1-0) Su
Focused practice in media criticism through analysis of the sport, business and aesthetics of hockey as depicted in benchmark fiction and non-fiction films. Prerequisites: ENG 201; completion of oral English competency requirement.

BCA 600 Techniques of Mass Communication Research 3(3-0) F
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative broadcasting research techniques, including ratings research and familiarization with literature in the field. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

BCA 611 Telecommunications Media Policy 3(3-0) Sp
Examination of media policy and its impact on the structure and functions of the American electronic media system. Consideration of trends in policy and future impact. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

BCA 612 Broadcasting/Cable Seminar 3(3-0) Sp
Directed readings and discussion of contemporary issues in broadcasting, cablecasting, and electronic media. Prerequisite: BCA 600.

BCA 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

BCA 625 Film and Video Theory and Criticism 3(3-0) D
Study of the major theories of film and video emphasizing the reflective, transformational, and semiotic schools. Survey of various critical modes. Prerequisites: BCA 288 or equivalent.

BCA 720 Special Topics in Mass Media 3-9(Spec) D
Current topics for each semester listed in the Schedule of Classes. 3 hours each; maximum credit, 9 hours. Prerequisite: one course in BCA or related experience.

BCA 729 Advanced Independent Study 1-9(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Intensive, specialized study under guidance of a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and instructor and completion of appropriate contract proposal.

BCA 730 Plan B Project Research 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Advanced research for Plan B project. No more than nine credits may be earned in BCA 729 and BCA 730 combined. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and committee members supervising Plan B project.

BCA 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
CR/NC only.  Prerequisites: BCA 600 and permission of graduate advisor.
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