Communications

Cinema and Photography

Beginning Film Production
222-10300-21/22
A beginning-level filmmaking course that examines film production techniques. The course offers theoretical knowledge and practical skills through detailed study of film editing, lighting, and sound techniques. Each student writes, produces, and edits at least one short film. This course does not substitute for the 4-credit Cinema Production I course required for cinema majors at Ithaca College. Additional course expenses will be approximately $250 for supplies. 3 credits.

The Art of Cinema
222-10400-21
This course examines classic American and foreign films to analyze cinematic techniques that represent the historical development of cinema as an art form and as a force for social change. The course will provide students with a greater understanding of cinema and will enable students to approach films from a more informed perspective. This course does not substitute for the Introduction to Film Aesthetics and Analysis course required for cinema majors at Ithaca College. 3 credits.

Introduction to Photography
222-14100-11/21
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.

Practicum in Film Festivals
222-20000-11
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 42 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Patty Zimmermann, at patty@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3431. 3 credits.

Journalism

Introduction to Journalism
227-11100-11/21
An introduction to the basic elements of journalism, emphasizing the development of reporting; interviewing and writing for print, broadcast, and online formats; mastery of Associated Press style; and an introduction to such issues as objectivity, critical thinking, ethics, and libel concerns. 4 credits.

Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design -- Graduate

Selected Topics: Creating Impact -- Change Leadership in OCL&D
223-51100-21
Examination of trends and issues impacting organizational communications and learning as a support function in organizations. Topics include how to create alignment with an organization's strategy, how to increase influence with senior management, structuring OCL&D as a "corporate university" or "learning community," the role OCL&D plays in planned change initiatives, and how to demonstrate return on investment. The course will also consider how knowledge management may transform OCL&D. 3 credits.

Visual Design and Organizational Presentations
223-54000-11
An examination of the design and production of visual media to be used in organizational presentations. Study of visual-design theory and research, and principles of visual design, as well as the structuring and delivery of presentations. Students will apply visual theories and principles to create still and motion images to deliver messages in stand-up and stand-alone presentations. Elective. 3 credits.

Contemporary Issues: Communication in Managed Care Environments
223-54100-21
Provides insight into possible roles that communication specialists play in health-related settings with special attention to the impact that health care financing structures do and can have on shaping communication activities. Traditional divisions in the area of "health communication" structure the course, including but not limited to examination of doctor-patient (or provider-client) communication activities; negotiation, mediated campaigns; patient education activities; and the use of information and communication technologies in facilitating patient records administration. Students report weekly on current news items and complete a final project of their choice (theoretical or applied). 3 credits.

Internship (Graduate)
223-59000/59100-51
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.

Tutorial (Graduate)
223-65000/65100-51
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.

Seminar: Theory in Practice
223-68000-11
Capstone course in which students apply concepts and skills to solve actual communication problems for clients. Includes study of project management and consulting skills. Prerequisites: all other required courses must be completed or in progress. 3 credits.

Thesis (Graduate)
223-69000/69100-51
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

Workshop in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design
225-41200-11/21
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. Prerequisites: junior standing. 1-6 credits. Total credits for 225-41200 and 225-49900 may not exceed 6.

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

Independent Study in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design
225-49900-51
Intensive study under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Possible topics include instructional design and evaluation, organizational communication analysis and evaluation, and the adoption and evaluation of new technologies such as multimedia or teleconferencing. A comprehensive research paper (not project) is required. Prerequisites: 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

Introduction to Media Production
221-10100-21
Applied, practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio and video electronic media production. Covers theory, terminology, and techniques, with an emphasis placed on the function and operation of various analog and digital equipment. The basic technical and aesthetic skills of both radio production and television studio production are covered. 4 credits.

Introduction to Field Production
221-11500-11
Introduction to electronic field production techniques, including portable field camera operation, video editing, lighting, scripting, media aesthetics, and logistics. Students will develop both their creative and technical skills through a combination of production exercises, projects, readings, and critiques. Prerequisites: 221-10100. 4 credits.

Introduction to Mass Media
221-12100-11
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.

Media Writing
221-13100-11
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.

Public Relations
221-23200-11
Defines public relations functions and processes. Examines public relations history, ethics, theories, tactics, specializations, and career opportunities. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits.

Advanced Field Production
221-31500-11
This course has two primary agendas, one aesthetic and one technical. The aesthetic focus is on creative authorship, personal vision, and the exploration of strategies and methods for transforming vision into reality. The technical focus is on increasing sophistication and skill within specific areas of field production -- sound recording, camera work, lighting, production planning, and computer-based nonlinear editing systems. Prerequisites: 221-21500 and 221-22500. 4 credits.

Writing for Public Relations
221-33200-11
Fundamentals of writing for public relations. Emphasis is on format requirements of materials submitted to the media; writing for a client; persuasion in writing; and clarity, flow, and other elements of proper public relations writing style. Provides applications using news release, feature, article, editorial, and financial report formats. Prerequisites: 221-23200. 3 credits.

Nonfiction Production
221-39700-11
This course will combine theory and production techniques in an intensive study of the nonfiction form, namely the documentary. Students will learn about the development of the genre while researching, writing, and producing a nonfiction piece. The student will also learn documentary production techniques. Prerequisites: 221-22500. 4 credits.

Senior Seminar: Topics in Media Effects
221-46000-11/21
Informed by social science and cultural and/or critical theories, these seminars offer in-depth explorations and analyses of the complex relationship among the mass media, individuals, society, and/or culture. Prerequisites: Senior television-radio or media studies major (non-seniors must have instructor's permission). 3 credits.

Audio Workshop
221-47100-21
The course refines the student's abilities related to audio theory, professional digital audio equipment, critical listening, and the aesthetic analysis of audio products. Students record and edit an extensive audio project outside class. Students may take a second semester of this course with permission of the instructor. Total may not exceed 8 credits. Prerequisites: 221-37100. By permission only: prior approval from the instructor before the end of the spring semester is required. 4 credits.

Internship in Television and Radio
221-49000-51
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.

Video Workshop
221-49100-11
Advanced work and special projects in writing, producing, and directing on an individual or small-group basis. Programs may be developed for broadcast on ICTV or produced for the professional production unit. Prerequisites: 221-22500; one course from the following list: 221-27100, 221-30400, 221-30900, 221-31000, 221-31500, 221-39700. By permission only: prior approval from the instructor before the end of the spring semester is required. 4 credits. Total credits may not exceed 6.

Independent Project
221-49700-51
An independent project under the supervision of a faculty adviser with the approval of the department chair. Possible projects include video/audio projects, script projects, and projects in journalism, advertising, or public relations. The outcome should be a completed work suitable for inclusion in a professional portfolio. Prerequisites: Television-radio major; junior or senior standing; permission of the department. 3 credits.

Independent Study
221-49900-51
Intensive study under the supervision of a faculty adviser and the approval of the department chair. Possible topics include quantitative or qualitative research in an area relating to media production, consumption, regulation, or criticism. A comprehensive research paper (not project) is required. Prerequisites: Television-radio, journalism, media studies, or telecommunications management major; junior standing; permission of department. 3 credits.