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The Music and Media degree program is designed to enable graduates to enter occupations in the area of music performance, audio/video technology, record studio technicians, sound and video technicians, and potentially management positions using digital communications media.

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Surveys the role and effects of the broadcasting and cable industry. Emphasizes historical development, media regulations, terminology, programming and career opportunities.

Broadcast announcing principles and techniques are discussed and applied. Includes creating, reading and delivering commercials, news, interviews, public service announcements, and special events.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the various forms of technology associated with radio and television broadcasting and digital media. Such things as computer applications and associated programming and production techniques will be discussed. Students will also become familiar with skills needed to successfully complete live and pre-recorded radio air-shifts and television productions with an emphasis on the various forms of technology involved.

This course is an introduction to representative music masterpieces through perceptive listening. Emphasis on the elements of music, various forms and periods, and great composers and performances.

An introduction to audio production techniques and equipment operation. Includes terminology, basic script writing, editing, and producing long form and short form audio projects in a studio setting.

An introduction to multi-camera production. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, audio board operations, and lighting in a studio setting. Students use campus TV facilities.

Students will explore the basic techniques of planning, conducting, and reporting qualitative human communication research and will be tasked with creating and producing their own social media and viral-marketing campaign. Students will focus on the development, use, critical evaluation, and regulation of new electronic communication and prepare to function as developers and managers of digital communications media.

Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

This course is a study of the role of music in the social and cultural life of the United States. The focus is on the varied and complex roles of music making in community life. Emphasis is given to the diversity of musical styles, genres, and repertoires that make up the American soundscape.

This is a course in elementary music theory which does not presuppose a previous background in music. Music fundamentals, ear training, and introduction to harmony are covered.

This course is a survey of the methods and techniques of advertising. Course discussion includes the history of advertising, advertising cycle, selection of media, social media, copy and layouts, trademarks, slogans, campaigns, costs and measurement of results.

Introduces students to the application of fundamental non-studio video production techniques. Includes terminology, conceptualization, basic script writing, field audio operations, and lighting in a non-studio setting. Actual programs are developed, produced and directed by students using the WVC TV facilities.

This course is a study of recurrent, persistent, human principles and problems such as the validity of knowledge; the nature of truth; the nature of identity, free will and determination; moral and aesthetic values; and religion belief systems.

This writing course focuses on issues affecting media publishing and the basic writing skills necessary to create messages for the multimedia environment, such as web-based and other digital formats including text, audio, and still and moving images. Students will study digital publishing and distribution models and issues such as piracy, social media, and digital rights management.

The role of the broadcast and digital media manager is studied. The basic principles of management and an insightful study of the daily operational responsibilities of the manager as they relate to each department within a media business is presented. The manager's obligation in the area of FCC regulations is also offered.

This is a practical experience course in which the student is placed in a radio or television station or related broadcast area for work experience. An individual training agreement will be developed for each student enrolled and signed by the employer, student, and college coordinator. The student will be supervised by the employer and the college coordinator. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline and have a 2.0 grade point average in all classes prior to the internship.

This course is designed to create interest in American music, its media, and basic concepts of form and style. Emphasis is placed upon appreciating and understanding trends in music of the United States through use of representative selections.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.