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Television-RadioBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Sharon Mazzarella, 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 National Broadcasting 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. B.S. in Television-RadioAcademic Policies for the MajorTelevision-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). Requirements for the Major(*denotes a liberal arts course) Departmental requirements Credits
Additional requirements for the video production concentration
Additional requirements for the audio production concentration
Choose two courses from the following:
Additional requirements for the media management concentration
Additional requirements for the advertising and public relations concentration
Additional requirements for the scriptwriting concentration
Additional requirements for the international communications concentration
Choose one elective from the following list of 3-credit international course options (requires approval of adviser and department chair)
Additional requirements for the directed studies concentration
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. Supplemental requirements for all majors
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Minor Programs in Television-RadioThe 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 --- A course that fulfills a requirement for a student's major and minor programs is counted toward the major. The minor discipline determines whether that requirement is to be waived or how else it must be fulfilled. In this context, a required course is one specified by number and title. Special academic policy for television-radio minor programsMinors 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. Minor in Advertising and Public RelationsScott 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. Required courses for the minor Credits
Additional requirements for the minorAll prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or better to qualify the student for placement in advanced courses. Minor in Audio ProductionMegan 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. Required courses for the minor Credits
Six credits from the following courses
Additional requirements for the minorAll prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or better to qualify the student for placement in advanced courses. Minor in ScriptwritingCynthia Savaglio, Assistant Professor, Coordinator Not open to television-radio majors. 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. Required courses for the minor Credits
Additional requirements for the minorAll students minoring in scriptwriting must complete 305-16000 Introduction to Theater before taking 305-36500/305-36600. All students minoring in scriptwriting must complete either 221-10100 Introduction to Media Production before taking any of the level-3 courses. Students must receive a grade of B or better in all prerequisite courses. All writing department electives must be approved by the minor adviser. Minor in International CommunicationsJohn Rosenbaum, Associate Professor, Coordinator Not open to television-radio majors. 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. Required courses for the minor Credits
B.S. in Telecommunications ManagementWenmouth 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. Entry into the programThe 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. Academic policies for the majorIn 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. Requirements for the MajorAll 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). (*denotes a liberal arts course) Communications Credits
Business
Humanities and sciences
Social science (choose one)
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B.A. in Media StudiesSharon 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. Academic policies for the majorIn 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). Requirements for the MajorCommunications Credits
Additional requirements for the major in media studiesMedia 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.
Required minors must be selected from the following: anthropology, economics, English, history, modern languages, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology, and speech communication. Summary
Minor in Media StudiesSharon R. Mazzarella, Associate Professor, Coordinator 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. Required courses for the minor Credits
Additional requirements for the minorStudents in the minor are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in required courses in the minor. B.A. in JournalismVirginia 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. The concept of media convergence is a key component of the curriculum. This means journalism students are taught print, broadcast, and digital journalism in the majority of their classes so that they develop expertise that can easily be applied to the rapidly changing world of journalism, which requires journalists to communicate effectively in more than one medium. Academic policies for the majorMajors, including freshmen, are required to maintain a GPA of 2.50 in all required courses, which does not include the language or minor 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). (*denotes a liberal arts course) Requirements for the MajorMajor requirements Credits
Digital, print, or television requirement (Choose two courses)
Writing requirement (One course required or demonstrated equivalent proficiency)
Minor Requirement:Journalism majors are required to choose a minor. Some suggested required minors (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 undertaking additional liberal arts courses. Total credits in the minor must be 18-22 and may not include communications courses. Foreign Language RequirementJournalism 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 four courses, depending on the level of proficiency demonstrated. Summary
Minor in JournalismVirginia Mansfield-Richardson, Associate Dean, Interim Coordinator 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. The concept of media convergence is a key component of the minor curriculum. This means students in the Journalism minor are taught print, broadcast, and digital journalism in many of their classes so that they develop expertise that can be applied to the rapidly changing world of journalism. Enrollment in the minor is limited. Required courses for the minor Credits
Choose one of the following:
Additional requirements for the minorMinors 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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