Cinema and Photography | OCLD--Graduate | OCLD--Undergraduate | Television-Radio

Roy H. Park School of Communications

Cinema and Photography

222-10200-21   American Film

The sociological and historical factors in the evolution of the cinematic language of American films. Includes a survey and analysis of films of representative American directors and genres. 3 credits.

222-11000-21/22   Film Production

Study of film production techniques. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills are extended through detailed study of film editing, film stock, lighting, sound techniques, and film processing. Experimentation and practical application in the laboratory. Each student writes, produces, and edits one short film and one longer creative sound film. Prerequisite for nonmajors: sophomore standing. (Students will need to spend approximately $250 for supplies.) 3 credits.

222-14100-21   Introduction to Photography

Introduction to photography, photographic processes, and aesthetics. Fundamentals of the art as well as film processing, enlargement, printing, camera handling, exposure, lighting, and composition. Students should bring a 35 mm SLR manual camera. (Students will need to spend approximately $200 for supplies.) 4 credits.

222-20000-11   Practicum in Film Festivals

An opportunity to mix theory and practice. Students volunteer for at least five hours a week during the 10-week session for a media arts organization that offers public exhibitions in their communities (e.g., a film festival, an art cinema, a museum with curated programming, a public library with a film series). Every week they must file online, for the entire class to read, reports of their activities and analysis of the organization. Students also read books that provide historical, economic, theoretical, curatorial, and aesthetic background to exhibition practices both in the United States and internationally. Online discussions will integrate the theoretical/historical reading with the practical experience of working with a media arts organization. Students must coordinate their volunteer work themselves, and each must sign a contract between the organization, the professor, and him- or herself that outlines duties and time allotted. This is an online course. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Patty Zimmermann, at patty@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3431. 3 credits.

222-30200-11   Selected Topics: Digital Hollywoods

An investigation and analysis of the sweeping changes digitality has brought about in the Hollywood film industry, the experimental media arts world, and international cinema, for students with no previous experience in computing or digital culture. The course offers an overview of the development of digital technologies and forms as they relate to visual culture and introduces students to a variety of digital culture theories. Students view a range of feature films, documentaries, and experimental works, in both analog and digital forms, and immerse themselves in diverse websites. They participate in online discussions of the history, aesthetics, economics, theory, and social implications of digital culture, specifically in relation to interfaces, special effects, networks, cyberwar, compositing, and code. This is an online course. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Patty Zimmermann, at patty@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3431. 3 credits.

222-30600-11   Digital Film Postproduction

Introduction to advanced film-editing concepts and techniques that use digital technology in film postproduction. Students investigate advanced editing tools and employ their own creative strategies to complete a series of relatively ambitious editing exercises. Critiques of individual results, as well as written and oral analysis, complement the course’s technical content. Prerequisites: 222-11000 and 222-22200, or 222-11100 and 222-22100. 3 credits.

Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design --- Graduate

223-51000-21   Selected Topics: Performance Gaps --- Getting at the Answers

An overview of human performance technology (HPT), analysis of complicated performance problems, and possible interventions. HPT considers all aspects of human performance, tasks, performers, and environment, thereby allowing professionals charged with improvement to see beyond instruction in creating solutions. The systematic problem-solving skills in HPT are transferable to other professions. The course assignments require application of the concepts and theory of HPT to authentic performance problems. This is an online course. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Kathy Ingram, at kingram@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1951. 1 credit.

223-51000-22   Selected Topics: Everyday Communication in Organizations

Introduction to the methods of observation used in assessing routine, spontaneous communication in organizations. Much of what constitutes the "sense" of the organization --- and its members and clients --- comes from such communication. Students complete a project that critically evaluates "real" talk. 1 credit.

223-51000-23   Selected Topics: Communication Competencies --- Assessment and Development

Students identify the critical competencies needed for effective communication in the "virtual" or technology-mediated workplace. They develop techniques to identify and assess these competencies through the use of critical incident methodology and by participating in and evaluating virtual communication exercises. This is an online course, conducted through group and one-on-one interaction with other students and the instructor. Reading relevant material and written feedback are also required. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Rama Hart, at rhart@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3642. 1 credit.

223-54100-21   Contemporary Issues: Communication and Training in Global Organizations

The theory and practice of intercultural communication --- specifically, how key organizational messages and communication systems are constructed and managed. This is an online course. It provides case studies and opportunities to interact online with communication and training managers who are working within international contexts. Students write a short research paper on some aspect of global training or communication. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Diane Gayeski, at gayeski@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3912. 3 credits.

223-55000-11   Organizational Video Design and Production

Principles of and experience in planning, scripting, managing, and producing nonbroadcast television programs. Analysis of instructional, promotional, and informational video formats, field production, and all aspects of pre- and postproduction used in organizations, including streaming media, and other methods of sending video via the Internet. 3 credits.

223-59000/59100-51   Internship

A jointly supervised work experience with a cooperating institution or corporation in the field of communications. Intended to provide the intern with the opportunity for professional growth. No more than 6 credits of internship and/or tutorial may be counted toward the 36 required credits. Prerequisites: completion of 12 graduate credits with a GPA of 3.00 or better and permission of the graduate chair. Pass/fail only. 1–6 credits each, up to 6 credits total.

223-65000/65100-51   Tutorial

Individually designed independent program of study or project in a specific area of communication research and/or practice. Prerequisites: successful completion of at least 9 graduate credits and approval of a written proposal by the tutorial mentor and the graduate chair. No more than 6 credits of internship and/or tutorial may be counted toward the 36 required credits. 1–6 credits each, up to 6 credits total.

223-68000-11   Seminar: Theory in Practice

Capstone course in which students apply concepts and skills to solve actual communication problems for clients. Includes study of project management and consulting skills. Prerequisite: all other required courses must be completed or in progress. 3 credits.

223-69000/69100-51   Independent Research --- Thesis

Theoretical or applied research in organizational communications or media, as advised. Permission of adviser and department faculty required. 3 credits.

Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design --- Undergraduate

225-41200-11/21   Workshop in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design

Individual assignments designed to provide advanced applied experiences based on students’ program and career goals. Specific projects may involve production or communication analysis and design; they are determined jointly by the student and the instructor and must have departmental approval. Students may take a second semester of this course with approval of the instructor. Prerequisite: junior standing. 1–6 credits. Total credits for 225-41200 and 225-49900 may not exceed 6.

225-49000-51   Internship in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design

A jointly supervised work experience with a cooperating institution or corporation in the field of communications. Intended to motivate the intern toward professional growth through observation and participation, to provide an opportunity to meet active professionals, and to stimulate career planning. Skill and academic knowledge put into practice. May be repeated. Prerequisites: junior OCL&D majors or minors; completion of the Park School internship procedures. 1–6 credits. Total credits for internships, including London and Los Angeles internships, may not exceed 12.

225-49900-51   Independent Study in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design

Intensive study under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Possible topics include learning systems design and evaluation, organizational communication analysis and evaluation, and the adoption and evaluation of new technologies such as multimedia or . Comprehensive research paper (not project) is required. Prerequisite: junior or senior OCL&D majors. 1–6 credits. May be repeated for a total of no more than 6 credits. Total credits for 225-49900 and 225-41200 may not exceed 6.

Television-Radio

221-10100-21   Introduction to Media Production

Applied, practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio and video production. Covers theory, terminology, and techniques, with an emphasis on learning the function and operation of equipment to achieve basic broadcast production skills. 3 credits.

221-12100-21   Introduction to Mass Media

Survey of American mass media, with emphasis on the historical development, structure, organization, function, and effects of mass media in society. Discussion includes issues such as ethnic, racial, age, and sex-role stereotyping; violence; children and the media; and economic control and the role of governmental regulation. 3 credits.

221-13100-11/21   Media Writing

Exposes the student to a diverse selection of writing styles and formats used in the mass media, introduces critical and analytical media writing skills, and provides an opportunity to write in areas such as journalism or advertising. 3 credits.

221-20100-11   Television Field Production

Introduction to scripting, lighting, camera work, continuity, editing, logistics, and budgeting for video production on location. A survey of various types of electronic field production. Students complete and critique production exercises for technical and aesthetic aspects of form and content. Prerequisites: 222-11000 or 221-10100; and 221-10200. 3 credits.

221-23200-11   Public Relations

Defines public relations functions and processes. Examines public relations history, ethics, theories, tactics, specializations, and career opportunities. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. 3 credits.

221-33000-21   Advertising Copy Writing and Visualization

Students learn how to craft compelling advertising copy and creative visuals that meet strategic marketing- communication goals. Prerequisite: 221-24100. 3 credits.

221-33500-11   Electronic Media Criticism

Exploration of the aesthetic and socioeconomic contexts of electronic media programming. Various analytical approaches are examined, such as psychoanalytic, Marxist, sociological, and semiotic. Electronic media criticism is considered from both academic and public perspectives. Possible media covered include broadcast television, radio, audio recording, and nonbroadcast video. Prerequisites: 221-12100 and junior standing. 3 credits.

221-36300-11   Computer-Assisted Reporting

Development of skills in computer-assisted research and reporting through the use of the Internet, Excel, Access, and other methods. Students report on current issues in the digital world, such as pornography, privacy, and copyright. They also learn basic design strategies for the Web. This is an online course. See page 40 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Christopher Harper, at charper@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1762. This course substitutes for 221-38100, Public Affairs Reporting. Prerequisites: 221-12100 and 221-13100, or 221-18000 and 221-18100; and 221-28200. 3 credits.

221-47100-11/21   Audio Workshop

Refinement of the student’s abilities in audio theory, professional digital audio equipment, critical listening, and the evaluation of audio products. Each student records and edits an extensive audio project outside class. Students may take a second semester of this course with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: 221-10100, 221-27100, and 221-37100. 3 credits. Total credits may not exceed 6.

221-49000-51   Internship in Television and Radio

A jointly supervised work experience with a cooperating institution or corporation in the field of communications. Intended to motivate the student toward professional growth through observation and participation, to provide opportunities to meet active professionals, and to stimulate career planning. Skill and academic knowledge put into practice. May be repeated. Prerequisites: junior television-radio, journalism, or media studies majors or minors, and completion of Park School internship procedures. 1–6 credits. Total credits for internships, including London and Los Angeles internships, may not exceed 12.

221-49100-11/21   Video Workshop

Advanced work and special projects in writing and producing individually or in a small group. Programs may be developed for telecast on ICTV or produced for Park Productions, a professional production unit. Students may take a second semester of this course with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: 221-10100; 221-10200; 221-20100 or 221-20200; and approval of design statement. 3 credits. Total credits may not exceed 6.