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BC 480 Media and Politics 4 cr.

• Offered: Periodically, contact department.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Course examines the election process and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the coverage in the media. The course will also review the types and quality of information available about candidates, parties, and issues.

Notes:

Cross-listed as PS 480.

BC 485 Radio and Television Utilization 2 cr.  (1-0-2)

• Offered: Contact department for information

Introduction to the process of producing radio and television programs. Includes production planning and operation of equipment. Designed for those who desire a knowledge of the use of media for application in other fields. Laboratory experience under faculty supervision.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit.

BC 490 Senior Seminar in Broadcasting 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.

For broadcasting and mass communication majors, designed to stimulate students to unify all areas of their disciplines.

BC 491 Broadcast Practicum 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Practice in creative production and directing aspects of broadcasting under the supervision of media professionals and a faculty member.

Notes: May be repeated for up to four credits in combination with BC 291.

BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting 1-8 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and recommendation of selection committee. Available only to outstanding students as an elective.

Practical, applied experience involving placement in a broadcast or mass media job situation.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to four credits in combination with BC 291.

BC 493 Senior Portfolio 1 cr.  (1-0-0)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: This course can be taken at any point after a student has accumulated 80 or more credit hours and 20 credits within the major.

This course is designed to help students make a successful transition from their undergraduate degree into a position of employment or graduate school. The instructor will work with students to improve projects from previous courses, concurrent courses or internship experiences and will help students organize their best creative and scholarly works into an online portfolio. Students will also learn how to research potential jobs in their field and craft a professional cover letter and resume.

BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Special problems in broadcasting and mass communication such as mass communication research, station relations and promotion, satellite and CATV systems, international communication, media advertising, and telecom policy.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

BC 498 Direced Studies in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Independent study by undergraduates in an area of broadcasting and/or mass communication to be specified by the student and the instructor.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to eight credits.