2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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• Communication Arts Minor
• French Minor
• International Studies Minor
• Leadership Studies Minor
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Cinema and Media Communication Major (BA)

The cinema and media communication major offers a 45-semester-hour course of study that combines the liberal arts emphasis of communication arts with hands-on experiences in video, film, and digital media production. An extensive selection of electives allows the student to design a program that fits individual needs or interests.

Major Requirements

Theory Core (9 hours)

CMCO 160 Introduction to Film Studies (3)
COMM 230 Mass Media and Popular Culture (3)
COMM 400 Critical Approaches to Communication (3)

Production Core (18 hours)

CMCO 230 Introduction to Video Production (3)
CMCO 243 Introduction to Audio (3)
CMCO 250 Digital Multimedia Production (3)
CMCO 260 Scriptwriting for Media (3)
CMCO 350 Editing Video (3)
CMCO 475 Field Experience (2)
CMCO 490 Senior Portfolio (1)

Concentrations (18 hours)

Students must choose one of the following concentrations:

Audio Production

Students in the audio production concentration focus on audio techniques for music recording and mixing; sound design for film, video, and new media; and production for radio.

Required (6 hours):
CMCO 343 Sound Design (3)
CMCO 344 Studio Sound Recording (3)

Electives (12 hours):
CMCO 233 Contemporary Christian Songwriting and Producing (3)
CMCO 481 Advanced Production Workshop I (3)
CMCO 482 Advanced Production Workshop II (3)
MUSI 110 Understanding Jazz (2)
MUSI 180 Introduction to Music Technology (2)
THEA 330 Stage Lighting and Sound (3)

-- OR --

Up to 16 semester hours of coursework at the Contemporary Music Center Program in Martha's Vineyard.

Film Studies

Although the lines between video and film are blurring more and more with each passing year, this concentration is designed to allow those who prefer working with film to gain experience working with 8mm and/or 16mm film.

Required (15 hours):
CMCO 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting (3)
CMCO 333 Camera and Lighting (3)
CMCO 430 Producing and Directing Video (3)

Students must choose 3 semester hours from the following courses:
CMCO 475 Field Experience (2-10)
CMCO 495 Special Study (1-3)

Students must choose one of the following courses:
CMCO 481 Advanced Production Workshop I (3)
CMCO 482 Advanced Production Workshop II (3)

Electives (3 hours):
CMCO 220 International Film Studies (3)
CMCO 310 Intermediate Directing (3)
CMCO 343 Sound Design (3)
CMCO 355 Event Video Production (3)
CMCO 360 Animation I (3)
CMCO 363 Motion Graphics and Special Effects (3)

-- OR --

Up to 15 semester hours of course work at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center

Students may also receive credit for hands-on classes offered at the Northwest Film Center (NWFC), allowing them to work more extensively in the film medium. Since NWFC offerings are subject to change, students should check to see if NWFC classes in which they are interested may be counted toward their degree.

Journalism

The journalism concentration encompasses writing, editing, and producing material for print, radio, television, and Internet news media, as well as opportunities for documentary video production.

Required (12 hours):
WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism (3)
CMCO 270 Broadcast News I (3)
CMCO 370 Broadcast News II (3)
CMCO 470 Journalism II (3)

Electives (6 hours):
CMCO 333 Camera and Lighting (3)
CMCO 355 Event Video Production (3)
CMCO 430 Producing and Directing Video (3)
CMCO 475 Field Experience (2-10)
CMCO 481 Advanced Production Workshop I (3)
CMCO 482 Advanced Production Workshop II (3)
CMCO 495 Special Study (1-3)

--OR --

Up to 15 semester hours of credit of course work at the Summer Institute for Journalism in Washington, D.C.

Multimedia/Animation

Students in the multimedia/animation concentration study techniques for designing Internet websites, producing 2-D and 3-D animation, and special effects using a combination of creativity, aesthetics, and computer software.

Required (6 hours):
CMCO 360 Animation I (3)
CMCO 363 Motion Graphics and Special Effects (3)

Electives (12 hours):
CMCO 333 Camera and Lighting (3)
CMCO 355 Event Video Production (3)
CMCO 460 Advanced Animation (3)
CMCO 475 Field Experience (2-10)
CMCO 481 Advanced Production Workshop I (3)
CMCO 482 Advanced Production Workshop II (3)
ARTS 230 Beginning Photography (3)
ARTS 330 Intermediate Photography (3)
ARTS 350 Graphic Design 2: Typography (3)
ARTS 450 Graphic Design 3: Design Applications (3)
CSIS 314 Client-Server Systems (3)
CSIS 330 Computer Graphics (3)

-- OR --

Up to 15 semester hours from the Australia Studies Center or the ORU Media Technology Summer Institute.

Production

Students in the production concentration learn all the basics of film and video production, from scriptwriting to postproduction. In addition, students have the opportunity to concentrate on their favorite aspects of production, including directing, cinematography, editing, and sound.

Required (6 hours):
CMCO 333 Camera and Lighting (3)
CMCO 481 Advanced Production Workshop I (3)

Electives (12 hours):
CMCO 310 Intermediate Directing (3)
CMCO 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting (3)
CMCO 343 Sound Design (3)
CMCO 355 Event Video Production (3)
CMCO 360 Animation I (3)
CMCO 363 Motion Graphics and Special Effects (3)
CMCO 430 Producing and Directing Video (3)
CMCO 475 Field Experience (2-10)
CMCO 482 Advanced Production Workshop II (3)
CMCO 495 Special Study (1-3)