Natural Resources minor
The natural resources minor has a balanced set of core courses that offer understanding of the nature of the various natural resources, their importance, and their various management problems and opportunities.
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Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.
For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin
AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education
courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.
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Broadcast & Cinematic Arts Major
( Total: 35 semester hours
Students following the B.A.A. degree:
Three hours of electives from ART or MUS are also required and these three hours can not be used to satisfy University Program requirements. )
(17 hours)
Required Courses I
4
BCA 210 Survey of the Mass Media
Examination of historical, political, economic, social and legal evolution of mass media. Emphasis on mass media and their content in a social and cultural context.
3
BCA 222 Audio Production
The art and science of sound acoustics and basic audio and radio production. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with a C or better; or a signed minor in Media Design, Production and Technology.
3
BCA 223 Video Production
Introductory course in video studio systems. Emphasis on structuring and integrating the various production elements that comprise video presentations. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with a C or better; or a signed minor in Media Design, Production and Technology.
1
BCA 499 Senior Seminar
Capstone assessment of the student's professional strengths and weaknesses plus refinement of strategies for establishing a successful post-graduate career. Prerequisites: Signed BCA major or minor and senior standing. Must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation.
3
BCA 503 Critiquing Mass Media
Critical appraisal of mass communications systems and their content with special attention to the electronic media's aesthetic properties and economic, political, and societal effects. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
3
BCA 510 Electronic Media Law
Regulation of the electronic media. Examination of legal and administrative materials and cases. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with a C or better and junior standing or above; or graduate standing.
(3 hours)
Required Courses II
Select one of the following:
3
BCA 310 Understanding New Communication Technologies
A study of new and emerging communication technologies applied in mass media industries with emphasis on industrial, social, public policy, and technological changes. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid delivery format.
3
BCA 332 Online Electronic Media
Examination of online communication technologies, website productions, and streaming and stored audio/video media and their effects on the electronic media and society. Prerequisites: BCA 210 with grade of "C" or better.
(3 hours)
Required Courses III
Select one of the following:
3
BCA 311 Electronic Media Copywriting
Practice in the pervasive short forms of audio and video writing: commercials, continuity, public service announcements, and campaign evolution. Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a minimum grade of B or ENG 103/099 with a minimum grade of B or ELI 198 with a minimum grade of B or ENG 201 with a minimum grade of B.
3
BCA 318 Radio and Television News
Techniques and principles of writing and producing news copy for electronic media. Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a minimum grade of B or ENG 103/099 with a minimum grade of B or ENG 201 with a minimum grade of B; BCA 210 with a C or better.
BCA course work selected by the student. Six of these 12 hours must be at the 400 or 500 level. BCA 490 and 529 do not fulfill this 400-500 requirement.