Introduction

University Services and Resources

Admissions Policies and Procedures

Academic Information

Financial Information

Programs of Study

Departments

College of Graduate Studies Home Page

 

Department of Broadcast & Cinematic Arts (BCA)

Facilities
Graduate Assistantships
Admission
Degree Requirements
Unspecified Content or Variable Credit Courses
BCA Course Descriptions

Department of Broadcast & Cinematic Arts web site

Peter B. Orlik, Chairperson
340 Moore Hall, (989)774-3851

William Anderson, Ed.D., Northern Illinois University; Writing, Promotion, Public Relations
Rene Blatté, M.P.A., Oakland University; Commercial Production, Sports Broadcasting
Kevin Corbett, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University: Video Production, Scriptwriting
J. Robert Craig, Ph.D., University of Missouri: Law, Film History and Criticism
Greg DeLauro, M.A., Wayne State University; Video and Multimedia Production
Jerome Henderson, Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh: Audio Production, Sales
Kenneth Jurkiewicz, Ph.D., University of Detroit, Film History, Theory, and Criticism
Peter B. Orlik, Ph.D. (Chairperson), Wayne State University: Writing, Criticism
W. Lawrence Patrick, Ph.D., Ohio University; J.D., Georgetown; Media Management and Economics
Mark Poindexter, Ph.D. (Graduate Director), University of Minnesota: Research, Criticism, International and Comparative Media
Heather Polinsky, M.A., University of Wyoming, Audio Production, Telecommunication Policy
William J. Rugg, Ph.D., University of Mississippi:  New Technologies, History
B. R. Smith, Ph.D. (Internship Supervisor), Ohio State University: Media History, Film History and Criticism.
Jeffrey Smith, M.A., Central Michigan University; Performance, Programming
William R. Sykes, M.A., Central Michigan University: Electronic Journalism
Patty Williamson, M.A. Central Michigan University, Management, Criticism


The Master of Arts program in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts offers opportunities for the industry professional seeking new skills, as well as for the recent undergraduate desiring to pursue advanced study in broadcasting or film theory and criticism. Students interested in the general electronic media studies or electronic media management concentrations should possess a professional or academic background in mass communication. Students interested in the film theory and criticism concentration should have a background in mass communication, speech, or literary studies.

Graduate students can complete coursework in formal classroom, studio, seminar, and independent study settings, leading to an emphasis in (1) general electronic and film media studies, (2) electronic media management, or (3) film theory and criticism in formal classroom, seminar, and independent study settings. Classes are taught by a faculty possessing diverse professional and theoretical backgrounds. In addition, many master’s students supplement their studies with offerings from Interpersonal and Public Communication, Political Science, English, and the College of Business Administration. One-on-one advising and personalized course study with members of the graduate faculty make the Broadcast and Cinematic Arts M.A. program one of the most attractive in the Midwest.

For an application, catalog, and graduate assistant information contact the Graduate Director-Broadcast & Cinematic Arts Department, 340 Moore Hall, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
Top of Page

Facilities
The BCA department oversees WMHW-FM, a 300-watt stereo FM station which broadcasts 365 days a year; two television studios servicing cable station Moore Hall TV ; two advanced audio studios; video-editing suites; a computerized newsroom from which News Central , the area's only locally focused television newscast, is produced; and an online production suite for M2D2, the department's web publisher.
Top of Page

Graduate Assistantships
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts department graduate assistants aid in teaching basic audio, video, and news production sections, and film survey courses, as well as performing other duties as determined by the department. For a graduate assistantship application, contact the department chair at 340 Moore Hall, CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
Top of Page

Admission
To receive regular admission to the program, a student must attain an undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.  The Graduate Record Examination must be taken prior to completion of the M.A. degree.  International applicants must present a TOEFL score of at least 600 (250 CBT).  Additional preparatory course work or particular courses may be required.
Top of Page

Degree Requirements
In consultation with the department graduate advisor, M.A. students may choose Plan A or B. Plan A consists of course work, thesis (6 hours), and oral defense of the thesis. The oral examination may also include subject matter related to course work.
Students on Plan B must satisfactorily complete an independent research project (3 hours) and an oral examination related to the independent research and course work.

A total of 30 credit hours is required for the M.A.

On all concentrations, students may take a maximum of 9 hours outside of BCA.

Concentrations in one of the following areas:
A. Film Theory and Criticism
Required Courses (12-15 hours)
BCA 600 (3) Techniques of Mass Communication Research
BCA 611(3) Telecommunications Media Policy
  OR BCA 612 (3) Broadcast and Cable Seminar
BCA 625 (3) Film and Video Theory and Criticism
BCA 730 (3) Plan B Project Research
  OR BCA 798 (1-6) Thesis

Electives (15-18 hours)
BCA 503 (3) Critiquing Mass Media
BCA 505 (3) Advanced Electronic Media Writing
BCA 519 (3) Electronic Media Programming
BCA 525 (3-9) Film Genre Studies
BCA 527 (3-9) Film Directors
BCA 528 (3) Nonfiction Film
BCA 566 (1) Hockey's Cinematic Depictions
BCA 611 (3) Telecommunications Media Policy
  OR BCA 612 (3) Broadcasting and Cable Seminar
BCA 619 (1) Continuing Registration for Final Research Project
BCA 729 (1-9) Advanced Independent Study

B. Electronic Media Management
Required Courses (15-18 hours)
BCA 516 (3) Broadcast/Cable Management
BCA 600 (3) Techniques of Mass Communication Research
BCA 611(3) Telecommunications Media Policy
BCA 612 (3) Broadcast and Cable Seminar
BCA 730 (3) Plan B Project Research
  OR BCA 798 (1-6) Thesis

Electives (12-15 hours)
BCA 503 (3) Critiquing Mass Media
BCA 505 (3) Advanced Electronic Media Writing
BCA 510 (3) Broadcast/Cable Law
BCA 511 (3) Broadcast/Cable Sales
BCA 512 (3) Broadcast/Cable Promotion
BCA 519 (3) Electronic Media Programming
BCA 560 (3) Radio Operations I
BCA 561 (3) Radio Operations II
BCA 619 (1) Continuing Registration for Final Research Project
BCA 729 (1-9) Advanced Independent Study

C. General Electronic Media Studies
Required Courses (12-15 hours)
BCA 600 (3) Techniques of Mass Communication Research
BCA 611(3) Telecommunications Media Policy
BCA 612 (3) Broadcast and Cable Seminar
BCA 730 (3) Plan B Project Research
  OR BCA 798 (1-6) Thesis

Electives (15-18 hours)
BCA 503 (3) Critiquing Mass Media
BCA 505 (3) Advanced Electronic Media Writing
BCA 510 (3) Broadcast/Cable Law
BCA 511 (3) Broadcast/Cable Sales
BCA 512 (3) Broadcast/Cable Promotion
BCA 515 (3) Sports Broadcasting
BCA 516 (3) Broadcast/Cable Management
BCA 517 (3) Advanced Audio and Video Performance
BCA 518 (3)Advanced Radio and Television News
BCA 519 (3) Electronic Media Programming
BCA 520 (1-9) Special Topics
BCA 521 (3) Electronic Cinematography
BCA 522 (3) Multimedia Audio Post-Production
BCA 524 (3)Producing Television News
BCA 525 (3-9) Film Genre Studies
BCA 527 (3-9) Film Directors
BCA 528 (3) Nonfiction Film
BCA 529 (2-6) Internship in Radio-TV-Film
BCA 531 (3) Corporate Video/Media Production
BCA 532 (3) Advanced Video/Multimedia Post-Production
BCA 560 (3) Radio Operations I
BCA 561 (3) Radio Operations II
BCA 566 (1) Hockey's Cinematic Depictions
BCA 619 (1) Continuing Registration for Final Research Project
BCA 625 (3) Film and Video Theory and Criticism
BCA 720 (3-9) Special Topics in Mass Media
BCA 729 (1-9) Advanced Independent Study
Top of Page

Unspecified content or variable credit courses. Click here for additional information regarding these types of courses. The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: BCA 520, 529, 720, 729.

Top of Page