TV/Video Communications 100
Introduction to Electronic Media: TV, Radio, Film, and the Internet
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Survey of historical development, impact, and business practices of TV, Radio, Film, and the Internet. Emphasizes career opportunities and basic studio operations. CSU
TV/Video Communications 101
TV and Society: A Visual History
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Evolution and impact of TV programming as business and art form in American society. Development of a visual literacy and appreciation of television’s various formats-sitcom, Westerns, soaps, dramas, mini series through videotape viewings and guest speakers. CSU
TV/Video Communications 103
History of Film to 1945
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
A survey course exploring film as an art form and developing appreciation of historical, artistic and technical advances from 1890s to 1945. (Same as Theatre Arts 103.) CSU/UC
TV/Video Communications 104
History of Film From 1945 to Present
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
A lecture/visual aids course exploring film as an art form and developing appreciation of historical, artistic and technical advances. (Same as Theatre Arts 104.) CSU/UC
TV/Video Communications 105
Mass Media and Society
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Exploration of the history, effects, and role of mass media in U.S. society. Examines major media forms (TV, radio, film, newspapers, magazines, ads, the Internet) in our information-conscious culture. CSU/UC
TV/Video Communications 120
Beginning Writing for TV, Film, and Corporate Video
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Recommended Preparation: English 101.
Designed to acquaint students with practical approaches to writing for the television and motion picture and corporate video industries. Emphasis will be on the development of story outlines, treatments, and completion of first drafts. CSU
TV/Video Communications 121
Intermediate Writing for TV, Film, and Corporate Video
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: TV/Video Communications 120.
A course exploring professional requirements of the scriptwriter intended to strengthen fundamental writing skills in relation to their role in production, direction, and series development. CSU
TV/Video Communications 123
Advanced Writing Projects for TV, Film, and Corporate Video
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 48 Lecture total.
Prerequisite: TV/Video Communications 121.
Explores professional requirements for writing all TV, film, and corporate video genre. Individual projects will improve writing skills and related techniques in production, direction, and series development. May be repeated. CSU
TV/Video Communications 298
TV/Video Communications Practicum
Unit(s): 2.0-4.0
Class Hours: 8-16 Lecture total, 140-280 Laboratory total.
Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment or completion of one TV/Video Communications production class. Supervised field work in broadcast writing, announcing, journalism, editing or production at professional sites. Skills assessed before placement to match abilities with employer needs. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. CSU