Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Megan Roberts, Associate Professor and Chair
The Department of Television-Radio offers a four-year curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in media communications, including radio and television broadcasting, advertising and public relations, journalism, and other communication-related professions.
Majors in the department must elect one of seven concentrations before preregistration for the first semester of their sophomore year. Transfer students must indicate a choice of concentration when applying for admission to the department. Concentration in a specific area is never at the expense of a broad education, and extensive study in the liberal arts is required.
Students are invited to participate in the activities and management of the school's cocurricular opportunities, including WICB-FM and 106-VIC radio; ICTV television; the student newspaper, the Ithacan; the College yearbook, the Cayugan; the Web Team; and the professional production unit, Park Productions. Students may also participate in the Public Relations Student Society of America, the International Radio and Television Society, the American Advertising Federation, and the Society of Professional Journalists. Qualified students may undertake internships with participating radio and television stations and other communications-oriented agencies.
Television-radio majors must complete the departmental requirements and one set of concentration requirements. In addition to the general College guidelines for academic standing and the Park School academic policies, majors in television-radio are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all television-radio (221-prefix) courses, as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50. All majors must complete a minimum of 60 credits outside communications and a minimum of 50 percent of their credits (normally 60) in courses designated "LA" (liberal arts).
221-10100
Introduction to Media Production
3
221-12100
Introduction to Mass Media
221-13100
Media Writing
221-31200
Government and Media
221-32200
New Telecommunications Technologies
221-46000
Senior Seminar: Topics in Media Effects
Total
18
221-10200
Television Production and Direction
222-11000
Film Production
221-12200
Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Analysis
221-20100
Television Field Production
221-20200
Television Directing
221-26000
Quantitative Research or
221-26200
Qualitative Research or
221-29700
Documentary Research
221-49100
Video Workshop
21
315-16000
The Physics of Sound
555-25100
Music and the Media
221-27100
Audio Production Techniques
221-37100
Advanced Audio Production
221-47100
Audio Workshop
Choose two courses from the following
305-30600
Sound Technology (3)
305-30700
Sound Design (3)
554-14500
Introduction to Electroacoustic Composition (2)
554-24800
Digital Sound Production (2)
554-24900
Techniques and Analysis of Electroacoustic Composition (2)
554-25000
Digital Recording and Editing (2)
554-34800
Advanced Microphone Techniques (2)
554-34900
Advanced Recording Techniques (2)
4-6
22-24
221-24100
Advertising
Quantitative Mass Media Research Methods
221-29600
Audience Research
221-32100
Broadcast Programming and Promotion
221-43200
Issues in Telecommunications Management
15
221-23200
Public Relations
221-33000
Advertising Copy Writing and Visualization or
221-33200
Writing for Public Relations
Any level 4 TV-R course dealing with advertising and/or public relations, except 221-49000, 221-49800
Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Analysis or
222-10100
Introduction to Film Aesthetics and Analysis
222-23300
Screenwriting
221-33300
Dramatic Scriptwriting
221-43100
Advanced Writing for Television
310-12900
Introduction to Global Studies (Politics) or
339-12900
Introduction to Global Studies (Anthropology)
221-22000
Global Flow of Information
Qualitative Mass Media Research Methods
221-32400
European Mass Media
221-32500
Seminar in Development Communications
221-46200
Seminar in Geomedia
One 3-credit elective from the following list of 3-credit international course options (requires approval of adviser and TV-R chair)
306-36200
Comparative Economic Systems
306-36800
Current International Economic Issues
306-41100
International Economics
309-34100
German Cultural History
310-30600
U.S. Foreign Policy
310-32200
British Foreign Policy (London Center)
310-32500
Chinese Politics
310-32600
Russian Politics
310-32700
The Politics of Development
310-32800
International Conflict
310-33000
Western European Politics
310-33100
Latin American Politics
311-20300
Introductory Geography
311-30700
United States as a World Power I, 1900-1945
311-30800
United States as a World Power II, 1945 to the Present
311-34200
Japan
311-38200
Europe in the Twentieth Century
318-24300
Latin American Civilization
319-34700
Intercultural Communications
311-30300
Global Race and Ethnic Relations
339-22000
Southeast Asia, Its Peoples and Cultures
339-29000-339-29900
Seminar in World Ethnography: Selected Topics
881-26500
International Business Operations
881-48000
Export/Import Operations
884-38000
International Marketing
Quantitative Mass Media Research Methods or
Qualitative Mass Media Research Methods or
Selected communications courses:
12
A plan of study that differs from other concentrations by at least two courses together with a rationale must be developed by the student in consultation with his or her adviser and approved by the chair of the television-radio department.
Speech
377-xxxxx
Introductory writing course (except 377-10100; placement based on verbal SAT and a writing sample)
Fine arts (FA) course
Business or economics
Social or computer science
Departmental requirements
Concentration requirements
15-24
Supplemental requirements
Electives
63-72
Total, B.S. in television-radio
120
The minor programs of the television-radio department offer students an opportunity to extend and enhance their college experience. Some enrollment restrictions apply; see the individual descriptions.
Applications for minors are accepted at any time. Information concerning admission criteria and program requirements is available in the dean's or department office.
Course Duplication --- Where the same course is required for a major and a minor, the course is credited to the major and a substitute course for the minor must be approved in writing by the adviser, the minor coordinator, and the department chair at the time of application.
Minors are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in required television-radio (221-prefix) courses as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50.
Scott Hamula, Assistant Professor, Coordinator
Not open to television-radio and sports information and communication majors.
The minor in advertising and public relations provides broad-based knowledge of the theories and applications of both disciplines. Students have the opportunity to relate advertising and public relations to their own areas of concentration. The minor provides knowledge and application of the persuasive processes used in advertising and public relations in print, broadcast, and other media.
225-11100
Presentation Support Media
Any level 4 TV-R course dealing with advertising and/or public relations, as approved by the department chair
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or better to qualify the student for placement in advanced courses.
Megan Roberts, Associate Professor, Coordinator
Not open to television-radio majors.
This minor provides broad-based knowledge of the theory and practice of audio production. Students learn the scientific and aesthetic aspects of sound, as well as a broad range of audio production techniques applicable to music, theater, and electronic media. Courses are drawn from the Park School, the School of Music, and the physics and theater arts departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences.
Audio Production
Six credits from the following courses
305-30300
Techniques of Theater Sound I (3)
305-30400
Techniques of Theater Sound II (3)
Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (2)
Techniques and Analysis of Electroacoustic Music Composition (2)
Audio Workshop (3)
6
Elisabeth Nonas, Assistant Professor, Coordinator
This minor is offered in cooperation with the Department of Cinema and Photography and both the theater arts department and the writing department in the School of Humanities and Sciences. The minor develops skills and knowledge of this specialized discipline in both its dramatic and nondramatic aspects.
305-16000
Introduction to Theater
Introduction to Media Production or
305-36500/ 305-36600
Playwriting
Writing department electives (level 2 or above)
24
1. All students minoring in scriptwriting must complete 305-16000 Introduction to Theater before taking 305-36500/305-36600.
2. All students minoring in scriptwriting must complete either 221-10100 Introduction to Media Production or 222-11000 Film Production before taking any of the level 3 courses.
3. Students must receive a grade of B or better in all prerequisite courses.
4. All writing department electives must be approved by the minor adviser.
John Rosenbaum, Associate Professor, Coordinator
The minor in international communications gives students from a variety of disciplines a broad knowledge of international communication theory and practice. It provides knowledge of the global flow of information in other countries. Students have opportunities to relate theories and practices of international communication to their own disciplines.
One additional elective from the list of international course options available from the adviser or the department office
Wenmouth Williams Jr., Professor, Coordinator
The telecommunications management program is built on the integration of specific coursework from the television-radio department and the School of Business. It is distinct from the television-radio major in its emphasis on structure --- the economics, policy, and administration of media and the understanding of media management concepts. It is distinct from the management program in the School of Business because the student applies management principles to the specifics of media industries, as opposed to more generic applications.
The program is designed as a three-year program. It is not open to entering freshmen or transfer students. Students normally enter the program in their sophomore year. Only majors from the television-radio department and the School of Business are eligible to apply for this program, and admission is through the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Students from the School of Business may not apply concurrently to the television-radio and telecommunications management programs. Applications for the telecommunications management major are accepted in February of each academic year. Applicants who are accepted enter the program the following fall semester. Information concerning application deadlines, admission criteria, and program requirements is available in the dean's office.
In addition to the general College guidelines for academic standing and the Park School academic policies, majors in telecommunications management are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all required courses as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50.
All majors must complete a minimum of 60 credits outside communications, and a minimum of 50 percent of their credits (normally 60) in courses designated "LA" (liberal arts).
225-10800
Human Communication in Organizations
33
887-20300
Introduction to Law I
887-20400
Introduction to Law II
880-22500
Financial Accounting
882-22000
Principles of Management
885-35000
Labor Relations
884-31200
Principles of Marketing
306-12100
Principles of Macroeconomics
306-12200
Principles of Microeconomics
312-11000
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
319-11000
Public Communication or
319-11500
Business and Professional Communication or
319-21500
Argumentation and Debate
English: any level 1 or 2 course in literature except 307-10100/307-10200
Writing: one writing course, preferably taken in freshman year, placement by test score. Not to include 377-10100/377-10200
Social science (choose one)
331-21200
Sociology of Work
339-28000
Anthropology of the Contemporary United States (prerequisite 339-10400)
310-30100
Legislative Behavior
310-30200
The Presidency
310-30300
Constitutional Law
310-30400
U.S. Party Politics
310-31000
The Supreme Court in U.S. Politics
310-36200
Theory and Politics of Public Policy
330-31600
Social Psychology
330-33400
Industrial Psychology
330-34700
Cognition and Information Technology
Communications requirements
Business requirements
Humanities and sciences requirements
48
Total, B.S. in telecommunications management
Sharon R. Mazzarella, Associate Professor, Coordinator
The goal of the media studies program is to provide an interdisciplinary experience in the critical analysis of mediated communication. The program focuses on theory, method, and analysis in a variety of media. It concentrates on critical and analytical courses in media and mass communication that cover a broad range of methodological approaches including logical, psychological, historical, economic, quantitative, qualitative, scientific, and sociological. Students also take supplemental courses in history, social sciences, and economics to broaden their perspective and to provide interdisciplinary links between media and society. The program emphasizes the ability to think analytically and critically and provides useful preparation for students wishing to continue with graduate work in communications, business, or law. To further emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of mass communication, the program requires a minor in one of several liberal arts disciplines.
In addition to the general College guidelines for academic standing and the Park School academic policies, majors in media studies are required to maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00. All majors must complete a minimum of 60 credits outside communications, and a minimum of 75 percent of their credits (normally 90) in courses designated "LA" (liberal arts).
Introduction to Global Studies or
Introduction to Global Studies
221-21300
Ethical Issues in Mass Communications
221-25000
History of U.S. Mass Media
222-25500
Survey of Critical Methodologies in Mass Media
222-30300
Images of Men and Women in Mass Media
221-33500
Electronic Media Criticism or
222-30500
Contemporary Film Criticism
221-41300
Seminar on Ethical Issues in the Media or
221-48000
Senior Seminar in Mass Media Studies
Total communications requirements
36
Media studies majors must complete a minor or an 18-credit thematic interdisciplinary program. Majors must register for the required minor before the end of their junior year.
Majors registering for the 18-credit thematic interdisciplinary program must do so before the end of their sophomore year. Permission for an individual interdisciplinary thematic program requires advance approval of the student's adviser and the media studies coordinator.
Total additional requirements
15-21
Required minors must be selected from the following: anthropology, economics, English, history, modern languages, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology, and speech communication.
Minor/thematic program requirements
Liberal arts (LA) electives
36-42
Open electives
27
Total, B.A. in media studies
Open only to organizational communication, learning, and design majors and majors outside the Roy H. Park School of Communications. A minor in media studies is offered to provide a critical, broad-based study of the media to supplement majors in other departments. Specifically, students develop a general perspective on how the media work and how to evaluate the messages they communicate. Students increase their awareness of the role the media play in society in terms of informing, molding, and developing public opinion. This minor is of special interest to students majoring in English, history, politics, sociology, or business.
310-12900 or 339-12900
History of United States Mass Media
Government and Media or
22132400
Students in the minor are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in required courses in the minor.
Virginia Mansfield-Richardson, Associate Dean, Interim Coordinator
The journalism program offers an integrated curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in journalism, law, and other professions. It consists of five course areas --- journalism major requirements, journalism concentration, writing, second subject area, and a modern language. The program is designed to teach students how to conduct coherent and probing inquiry, to propose, analyze, and evaluate strategy, and to express themselves with precision, clarity, and vigor. Majors elect one of three concentrations --- broadcast journalism, print journalism, or photojournalism --- before preregistering for the first semester of their sophomore year.
Majors, including freshmen, are required to maintain a GPA of 2.50 in all required courses, which does not include the language or second subject area requirements, as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50. All majors must complete a minimum of 60 credits outside communications, and a minimum of 75 percent of their credits (normally 90) in courses designated "LA" (liberal arts).
221-18000
Introduction to Journalism
221-18100
Journalism Research
Ethical Issues in Mass Communication
221-28200
News Reporting and Writing
221-38800
Alternative Media
221-48800
Issues and the News
A choice of two courses from the following (most of these courses have prerequisites)
Images of Men and Women in Mass Media (3)
European Mass Media (3)
Electronic Media Criticism (3)
221-35100
Critical Journalism (3)
222-30100
Nonfiction Film Theory (3)
Additional requirements for the broadcast journalism concentration
221-28400
Radio Journalism
221-28600
Television Journalism
221-48400
Radio Journalism Workshop
221-48600
Television Journalism Workshop
Additional requirements for the print journalism concentration
221-28300
News Editing
221-38100
Public Affairs Reporting
221-38200
Feature Writing for Newspapers
Selection from advanced writing department list, below (in addition to advanced writing department course)
221-48200
Print Journalism Workshop
Additional requirements for the photojournalism concentration
222-14100
Introduction to Photography
4
222-24200
Intermediate Photography
222-30400
Photography: Selected Topics --- Photojournalism
222-44300
Photo Workshop
16
377-10600
Academic Writing or
377-10700
Academic Writing II (depending on placement by test)
377-20100
Persuasive Argument
Choose one advanced writing department course
377-20500
Personal Essay (3)
377-22500
Grammar, Usage, and Style (3)
377-23600
Fiction Writing I: Short Story (3)
377-23800
Poetry Writing I (3)
377-30100
Autobiography (3)
377-31000
Women and Writing (3)
377-31200
Professional Writing (3)
377-31900
Writing as a Naturalist (3)
377-32000
Public Essay (3)
377-33400
Humorous Writing (3)
377-34000
Magazine Writing (3)
9
Journalism majors are required to choose an outside area of study. This area may be chosen from the following list of minors, or it may be an area created in consultation with the student's adviser and approved by the journalism coordinator. Some suggested second subject areas (and the credits required) are minors in anthropology (18), economics (21-22), history (21), philosophy (18), politics (21), or sociology (21). Journalism majors may not have a business minor without taking additional liberal arts courses. The second subject area must total at least 18-22 credits and may not include communications courses.
Journalism majors are required to complete a foreign language through the intermediate level or to demonstrate equivalent proficiency as part of their degree requirements. This may require up to three courses, depending on the level of proficiency demonstrated.
Major requirements
Writing
Second subject area
18-22
Modern language
0-12
Total requirements
75-91
29-45
Total, B.A. in journalism
Not open to students majoring in television-radio, cinema and photography, or film, photography, and visual arts. Information concerning application deadlines, admission criteria, and program requirements is available in the department office.
The minor in journalism offers students the opportunity to expand and enhance their college experience. It is designed to give students from a variety of disciplines a broad-based, yet rigorous, knowledge of journalistic theory and practice. Students work on news and public affairs coverage of issues relevant to their own major areas through a variety of lecture, seminar, and laboratory courses. Students may choose to focus on either print or broadcast media in their course of study. Enrollment in the minor is limited.
News Reporting and Writing (Prerequisites: 221-18000, 221-18100)
Alternative Media (Prerequisites: 221-25000, 221-28200, or 221-28400)
Choose one of the following two groups of three courses
News Editing (Prerequisites: 221-18000, 221-18100; and 221-28200) (3)
Public Affairs Reporting (Prerequisites: 221-28200) (3)
Feature Writing for Newspapers (Prerequisites: 221-28200) (3)
or
Introduction to Media Production (3)
Radio Journalism (Prerequisites: 221-10100) (3)
Television Journalism (Prerequisites: 221-28400) (3)
Minors are required to maintain a GPA of 2.50 in all required courses, as well as an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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