Plan of Study – Broadcast and Cinema Arts

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Broadcast and Cinema Arts: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 24 semester hours required.)

BCA 1010 Survey of Broadcast, Film, and Digital Media (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

An overview of the telecommunications industry, its technical and economic nature, and its consideration as both a product of social forces and as a social force itself.

BCA 2610 Television Production I (BCA*/COM/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Basic studio production techniques, including set-up and operation of cameras, microphones, recorders, lights, and control room equipment. Emphasis on hands-on team approach. Recommended for BCA majors during their first year.

BCA 2810 Field Production and Editing I (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Introduction to basic concepts and practices of single camera field production, including directing theory, camera technique, sound, lighting, and editing. Preferred prerequisite or corequisite: BCA 2610.

BCA 3610 Television Production II (BCA*/COM/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Advanced studio production techniques, with emphasis on technical directing, camera techniques, lighting methods, and integration of field-produced tapes. Prerequisite: BCA 2610.

JRN 4010 Mass Communication (BCA/COM/JRN*) (3 s.h.)

Theory of behavior in communications in general and the mass media in particular. The design and evaluation of public opinion studies and research topics in communications with emphasis on the effects that the various media have had on consumers.

Minor electives (Minimum of 9 semester hours required. Choose from all BCA courses.)

BCA 1800 Final Cut Pro Level I Certification (2 s.h.)

Basic editing functions and features within Final Cut Pro software. Students complete basic setup, customize preferences and settings, capture video and audio, mark and edit clips, mix sounds, add titles, create transitions, and apply filters. At the end of the course students take the Apple Final Cut Pro Level I certification test.

BCA 2020 Cinema Studies (BCA*/COM) (3 s.h.)

Introduction to the language, art, and culture of film including the study of classic and contemporary films and their aesthetic, cultural, and social significance.

BCA 2310 Modern Radio Techniques I (1 s.h.)

Introduction to the concepts and techniques of radio production, including basic recording, mixing, and editing techniques. Students produce station promos, ID's, interviews, and documentaries, and perform live as DJs or announcers.

BCA 2320 Modern Radio Techniques II (1 s.h.)

Advanced concepts and techniques of radio production, including a focus on radio interviewing techniques and the art of sound editing. Students produce a short documentary, applying advanced techniques. Prerequisite: BCA 2310.

BCA 2850 Audio for Film, Broadcast and Media (3 s.h.)

Study and hands-on use of hardware and software for recording and manipulation of audio signals; creation of high-quality sound reproduction, and audio effects for film, television, and radio. Focus on field and studio recording and use of digital editing tools for music, voice, and sound effects.

BCA 3030 Writing for Radio, TV, and Film (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Theory and practice of writing scripts for radio, television, and film. Introduction to the techniques of storytelling, storyboarding, production tracking, and budgeting. Prerequisite: BCA 2610.

BCA 3440 Talent and Performance for Television and Radio (BCA*/COM) (3 s.h.)

Instruction and practice in performing for radio and television (as reporter, host, spokesperson, etc.), including voice, poise, and on-camera technique. Prerequisite or corequisite: BCA 2610 or BCA 2810 or permission of program director or course instructor.

BCA 3510 On-Location Team Experience (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 3 s.h.))

Intensive participation in a film production: highly-collaborative community service using production, teamwork, and leadership skills. Out-of-town venues, such as Hollywood, require the student to pay for travel and lodging. Recommended prerequisites: BCA 2610 and BCA 2810. May be repeated for credit: a maximum of 3 s.h may be applied within a BCA major or minor; additional credits may be earned as free electives.

BCA 3750 Television News Reporting and Production (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

The concepts and practices of field and remote video production in electronic news gathering with emphasis on broadcast standards and ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: BCA 2610, 2810.

BCA 3820 Field Production and Editing II (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Advanced field production and editing, with emphasis on visual and aural storytelling, creative camera and lighting techniques, shot continuity, audio, graphics, and special effects. Includes an academic service-learning experience. Prerequisite: BCA 2810.

BCA 3830 Post Production (3 s.h.)

Advanced post-production tools, techniques, and special effects used in video and film editing to create a message, tell a story, or elicit a feeling or emotion. Prerequisite: BCA 2810.

BCA 3840 Visual Effects and Compositing I (ART/BCA*) (3 s.h.)

Aspects of visual effects and compositing for film and video: students solve problems faced when dealing with visual integration, discover solutions to working with poorly shot scenes, rotoscoping, 2D tracking, color grading, as well as wire and rig removal. Prerequisites: BCA 2810 or ART 1710

BCA 3850 Visual Effects and Compositing II (ART/BCA*) (3 s.h.)

Advanced visual effects and compositing theory and techniques, including blue-screen compositing and 3D environments. Prerequisite: BCA 3840.

BCA 3910 Cooperative Education (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Academically related work experience.

BCA 3920 Cooperative Education (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Academically related work experience.

BCA 4630 Directing and Producing for Television (BCA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

The theory and practice of producing and directing television programs. Students produce and/or direct a program that meets broadcast standards. Prerequisites: BCA 2810 and BCA 3610 and permission of instructor.

BCA 4810 Capstone in Film Production (2 s.h.)

Creating a film as part of a production team, using the knowledge, skills, techniques, and theories of the industry. Emphasis on the creative process, the kinds of decisions that are made, and the strategies that are developed in the production of a film. The student's final product is submitted for external judging. This course runs three consecutive semesters with a grade given at the end of the final semester. Prerequisites: BCA 2610, BCA 2810, and permission of instructor. No grade for BCA 4810 or BCA 4820 until the completion of BCA 4830.

BCA 4820 Capstone in Film Production (2 s.h.)

BCA 4830 Capstone in Film Production (2 s.h.)

BCA 4910 Cooperative Education (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Academically related work experience.

BCA 4920 Cooperative Education (1 s.h. (Not To Exceed 4 s.h.))

Academically related work experience.

GDA 3150 Photoshop (BCA/GDA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)

Introduction to a variety of image processing capabilities, with an emphasis on the development of original raster images related to art, design and motion graphics. Students learn various components of Adobe Photoshop including, image conversion, compositing, color correction, manipulating layers, working with paths, and print preparation.

GDA 3210 Motion Graphics (GDA*/BCA) (3 s.h.)

An introduction to motion graphics and animation in which students explore tools, concepts, and practices, with a focus on research, character design, basic sequencing, and visual storytelling. Prerequisites: GDA 1720, GDA 2710, GDA 3150.