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40-3412C Documentary Production and Editing
Course is an advanced level production class in which students create an original, individually conceived documentary video. Course is an introduction to documentary theory and history, as well as project development, production, and editing techniques that are specific to television documentary. Students learn advanced techniques of shooting and editing including hand-held camera, audio and microphone techniques, field lighting, interviewing techniques, and documentary story structure. Students also learn how to develop voice and point-of-view as well as understand how to work within the various documentary genres.
4 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2100 Television Arts: Writing and 40-2401 Production and Editing II
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40-3421 Advanced Post Production Workshop
Course is designed for advanced level post-production students and addresses new technologies and procedures used in professional post environments. Students will use Avid Media Composer to learn advanced editing and effects techniques; project management strategies in a cross-platform environment; and advanced color correction strategies. Course will also include advanced concepts of digital production and broadcast and High Definition TV standards. All footage will be provided by the instructor to achieve class goals.
4 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2401 Production and Editing II and 40-3402 PostProduction Bootcamp: Avid Techniques
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40-3422 Motion Graphics II
Course enables students to develop a command of graphic design through compositing images for video and television. Through a series of exercises and experiments with PhotoShop and AfterEffects, students learn methods of translating concepts into motion graphics. Television and movies special effects are deconstructed and analyzed. Motion graphics are translated into Quicktime movies for integration into television, Web, DVD, and film productions.
4 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 21-3447 Illustration: Motion or 40-3411 Motion Graphics I or 24-4420 Motion Graphics I
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40-3423 Motion Graphics III
Students in this course complete a series of projects modeled upon current professional practices while refining design and research skills. Student projects include a team-based client work, an independent textual interpretation or research-inspired animation, and additional short animations. The team-based projects will include interaction with the client/s. Research, ideation, prototyping, production and evaluation will be a collective and collaborative process. Students develop a portfolio-based web site that includes video samples, a personal statement and resume.
4 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-3422 Motion Graphics II or 24-4421 Motion Graphics II
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40-3424 Advanced Post-Production: Finishing the Television Program
Course addresses a broad range of advanced post-production techniques necessary to finish a television program. Demands of the current production industry require that an editor knows how to do more than simply edit. As the tools become increasingly sophisticated and powerful, today’s editor needs a variety of skills to take advantage of the features found in nonlinear editing systems. Students will finish an online edit of a television program, including graphics, title design, effects compositing, audio mixing, and sweetening.
3 Credits Repeatable
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40-3424J Advanced Post-Prod:Finishing the TV Program
Course addresses a broad range of advanced post-production techniques necessary to finish a television program. Demands of the current production industry require that an editor knows how to do more than simply ‘edit.’As the tools become increasingly sophisticated and powerful, today’s editor needs a variety of skills to take advantage of the features found in non-linear editing systems. Students will finish an online edit of a television program, including graphics, title design, effects compositing, audio mixing, and sweetening.
2 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-3411 Motion Graphics I and 40-3412B Narrative Production and Editing or 40-3412C Documentary Production and Editing
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40-3425 Introduction to 3D for Motion Graphics
This course introduces students to basic 3D modeling and animation techniques for use in Motion Graphics. The course will focus on the integration of 3D objects including logos, type and simple models with 2D graphics into a 2.5D compositing and effects environments.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-3422 Motion Graphics II
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40-3427J Motion Graphics and Color: Correction and Grading
Course goal is to teach students how the use of color through color grading, correction, and vignetting can effect the perception of film and video content. Students will consider these aesthetic concerns while learning to perform color correction and grading of film/video projects using Apple’s Color. The course emphasizes creativity and storytelling through manipulating and creating unique visuals that can be applied to later work in motion graphics and final post production.
1 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-3411 Motion Graphics I or 24-4420 Motion Graphics I
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40-3428 Motion Graphics: Flash & AfterEffects for TV/Video
Course enables students to develop a command of several methods of producing graphics specifically designed for television and video using Flash and AfterEffects software. Planning, storyboarding, and designing images as well as the aesthetic issues of 2-D animation for television and video will be addressed. Lectures and in-class assignments will address graphics design, visual storytelling, sequencing images, exporting Flash for television, and video. The final product will be the creation of a project for incorporation into video, Web, or DVD.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-3411 Motion Graphics I
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40-3430 ePortfolio for Media Arts
Course will teach students to represent their work most effectively on the Internet using appropriate media combinations. Documentation and porfolio sites become works of their own as they reconstruct and annotate pieces in other media such as performances and installations. Course is for intermediate to advanced students in any media. Previous Web design and construction experience is not required. Experienced Web designers can take their work to the next level, incorporating animation, interactivity, and multiple media.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-3411 Motion Graphics I
Requirements 32 Completed Credit Hour
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40-3512 DVD Design and Production I
Course introduces the sciences of storytelling and interface design, along with supporting software, to enable students to achieve a basic level of competency in interactive DVD design. Course emphasizes learning the foundations of professional craftsmanship in authoring interactive productions. The goal of the course is to learn the craft of designing a dynamic interactive experience. Fundamental principles of interface design, graphics, and motion menus in the production of a DVD are addressed using flow charting software as well as PhotoShop, AfterEffects, Final Cut Pro, and DVD Studio Pro. A new set of interdisciplinary skills will be formulated to participate in the rapidly expanding DVD industry.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-2401 Production and Editing II and 40-3411 Motion Graphics I
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40-3520 DVD Design & Production II
Course will provide design techniques and strategies. Developing design strategies using cutting-edge DVD authoring software, students will create interactive navigational interfaces for their own films as well as editing reels. In addition, this course will investigate current design trends in the DVD authoring industry. Course will use Final Cut Pro 2.0 in conjunction with DVD Pro and AfterEffects to generate interactive interfaces for DVDs. Course will also cover how to work the audio in DVD authoring, specifically Guilind Surround sound tracks.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-3512 DVD Design and Production I
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40-3788 Internship: Television
Course provides advanced students with an internship opportunity to gain work experience in an area of concentration or interest while receiving academic credit toward their degrees.
1-10 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2788 Television Career Strategies
Requirements 3.0 GPA required and 60 Enrolled Hours and Internship Coord. Perm.
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40-3789 Internship: Television
Course provides students with internship opportunities to gain valuable work experience in an area of interest while receiving academic credit. Graduating seniors find internships invaluable in aiding their job search.
1-6 Credits Repeatable
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40-3796 Directed Study - Television
Course consists of learning activities involving student independence within the context of regular guidance and direction from a faculty advisor. Directed Studies are appropriate for students who wish to explore a subject beyond what is possible in regular courses or for students who wish to engage in a subject or activity not otherwise offered that semester by the College. Directed Studies involve close collaboration with a faculty advisor who will assist in development and design of the project, oversee its progress, evaluate the final results, and submit a grade.
1-6 Credits Repeatable
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40-3798 Independent Project: Television
Course is an independent project designed by the student, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not at present available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, the student must submit a written proposal that outlines the project.
1-6 Credits Repeatable
Requirements Department Permission
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40-3820L Writers’ Roundtable in LA
This course builds and emphasizes the students’ skills for the development of an appropriate storyline for the one-hour format. Students explore a variety of television genres and ultimately write a finished television script utilizing the current computer software programs for professional screenwriting.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3821L Pitching Series Concept in LA
This course enables students participating in the L.A. program to have the opportunity to learn and practice the fine art of the pitch, first in the classroom environment and finally to prominent television writers, agents, and producers.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3822L Conceiving & Writing the Show Bible in LA
This course enables students to develop and write a rudimentary show bible for a one-hour program in a genre of their choice. Focus will be on the process of positioning the show for the current market situation.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3823L Analyzing Dramatic Structure
This course enables students to analyze a variety of one-hour episodic dramas currently in production. A variety of speakers from the industry will illuminate the shows, describing how they were developed, written, and produced.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3824L Analyzing Structure SitCom LA
This course enables students to analyze a variety of situation comedies currently in production. A variety of speakers from the industry will illuminate the shows, describing how they were developed, written, and produced.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3825L Conceiving and Writing the Situation Comedy Show Bible in LA
This course enables students to develop and write a rudimentary show bible for a situation comedy. Focus will be paid to the process of positioning a show for current market situation.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3880L Internship: TV in LA
This course provides advanced students with an internship opportunity to gain work experience in an area of concentration or interest while receiving academic credit toward their degrees.
0 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
Requirements Accept in Sem in LA Prog
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40-3890L Independent Project: TV in LA
This course is an independent project designed by the student, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not, at present, available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, the student must submit a written proposal that outlines the project.
0 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 40-2201 The Television Producer
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41-1100 Introduction to Radio
Introductory course deals with the language and concepts of the radio broadcasting industry. Students are introduced to an overview of radio broadcast history, station organization, past and present technologies, and terminology through the use of lectures, special guests, projects, films, quizzes, exams, and group exercises.
3 Credits
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41-1107 Voice and Articulation I
Course helps students acquire pronunciation and grammar of oral Standard English that is necessary for broadcasting and oral communication in any professional environment. Students receive an individual evaluation of articulation and voice. Course stresses the concept of becoming bi-dialectic, or learning and using Standard English in addition to your primary dialect. Classroom exercises focus on using Standard English when reading copy and engaging in improvisational conversation.
3 Credits
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41-1111J Voiceover Entrepreneur
Students can begin their voiceover career anytime. This course provides the information necessary to get started including training, classes, necessary equipment, basic voice recording, knowing the competition, finding non-union voiceover work, studio techniques, online resources, marketing/branding, getting paid, website interface, client interface and more. This course is appropriate for beginning voiceover students as well as those who have already taken a few courses and want to begin their career as quickly as possible.
1 Credits
Requirements Not New Freshman and Not New Transfer Stu.
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41-1118J Audiobook Narration
This course introduces students to the world of audiobook narration. Students select appropriate scripts for their voice, practice narration style and create a short audio clip suitable for the audiobook market. No production experience is required.
1 Credits Repeatable
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41-1121 Music Radio Broadcasting I
This entry-level course provides hands-on and practical experience in performing radio programs and operating Industry standard radio broadcast equipment. Course also focuses on the performance experience of an on-air host at a music radio station. Students will develop a personal on-air style by performing radio programs, delivering copy, integrating music into shows and preparing material for program breaks. This course is a pre-requisite for an on-air position at the college radio station WCRX, 88.1FM.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1100 Introduction to Radio and 41-1107 Voice and Articulation I
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41-1125J MiRadio-Creating Your Own Audio Media Stream
This course is project-based introduction to the creation and operation of a personal audio-media oriented Internet stream and the use of social media and various readily available free web based services to support it. Students will learn how to create an identity for their stream though web sites, Facebook and social media, and how to deal with licensing and basic legal issues though a combination of lecture and hands on experience in our iRadio Lab.
1 Credits
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41-1128 Radio Production I: Intro
This introduction to Digital Audio Production combines theory with creative, hands-on audio production projects. Each student will utilize a digital audio workstation loaded with professional audio software. Students will learn audio/production/computer terminology along with fundamental audio production techniques including recording, editing, mixing, and working with music and sound effects. Each student also receives a portable digital field recorder, using it as a resource in several of the class projects.
4 Credits
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41-1130J Audio Theatre Performance: Black History Month
This course is an audio drama workshop and performance class. We will read and record a Black History themed script. We will analyze the script, rehearse, and record. The production will be post-produced by the Radio Department. The finished piece may be aired on WCRX-FM during Black History Month.
1 Credits Repeatable
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41-1135 The Radio Producer
Course covers the multi-faceted and behind-the-scenes role of a radio producer for talk-based news and/or music programs. Students will focus on how producers help create content for a news or talk program, developing story ideas, researching topics, and recruiting appropriate expert guests for interviews and/or sound bites. Students will be expected to fulfill producer assignments, review case studies, and complete interviews.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-1142 News for the Music Format
Course is an introduction to basic principles of contemporary radio news writing. Students learn basic broadcast news writing style with an emphasis on headline writing style. Course also includes performing newscasts and headline stories for music formatted radio stations.
2 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-1150J Great Voices of Radio
Course explores what makes great radio through listening and critiquing the many great voices of radio from its inception through its heyday to today. Voices will include national radio programs (Arthur Godfrey, Al Jolson), comedy teams (Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy), news commentators (Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Morrow), local heroes of radio (Steve Dahl, Eric & Kathy), ethnic radio (Tom Joyner, Richard Durham), and much more.
1 Credits
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41-1160J Voiceover:The Agent’s Perspectve
This course will introduce students to the business and casting side of the voiceover profession. Taught by an agent, the course will explore how the voice-over agent sees and works with the talent and how voiceover jobs are finally cast. The intent of this class is to expand student’s knowledge of the voiceover industry as a profession by allowing them to listen to other professional auditions and to discuss the structure and formula of the proper reads for different products. It will also discuss the business of voiceover such as an in-depth discussion of SAG/AFTRA Unions, working with independent producers and casting directors and managing a voiceover career.
1 Credits
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41-1225 Audio Drama: Commedia Dell’Art
After studying Italian Commedia dell Arte dramatic style students will write, improvise, act and produce a modern Commedia dell Arte audio play. We adapt the roles of stock characters to modern times, write a scenario-based script and portray multiple masks by using a variety of voices. We travel through Florence scouting locations, capturing sound bites and natural ambience. We record, on-location. This course is designed for writers, actors, voiceovers, directors, drama students and lovers of audio drama from all disciplines.
3 Credits Repeatable
Requirements Permission of Instructor
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41-1250 Radio Podcasting
Podcast: a digital audio file, that can be downloaded from a website. This on-demand and popular format has been called Radio of the 21st Century and currently delivers popular programs such as Serial, Welcome to Nightvale, and Myths and Legends. Students learn the aesthetics of a great podcast, content development, and podcast production techniques. Students produce their own original podcasts, reflecting their individualized interests and skills. Finally, students learn to set-up a viable system for podcast production, distribution, and possible monetization of their creations.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-1300 The Club DJ I
This entry-level course is designed to give students the necessary basic skills required to become proficient in the art of Mobile/Club DJing. Students will learn how to match beats with two different records, mix, scratch, and use state-of-the-art trade equipment such as turntables, compact disc players, computer software, speakers, and microphones. To be successful in this course, students will be expected to participate in class and practice at least two to three hours per week outside of class. Practice time can be scheduled in the Studio Time Facility upon request.
3 Credits
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41-1300SC The Club DJ I
This entry-level course is designed to give students the necessary basic skills required to become proficient in the art of Mobile/Club DJing. Students will learn how to match beats with two different records, mix, scratch, and use state-of-the-art trade equipment such as turntables, compact disc players, computer software, speakers, and microphones. To be successful in this course, students will be expected to participate in class and practice at least two to three hours per week outside of class. Practice time can be scheduled in the Studio Time Facility upon request.
3 Credits
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41-1307 Radio Sports Play-by-Play
Course covers the basics of calling a game, air delivery, commentary and pre-and-post game preparation. Students learn narrative and improvisation skills to convey a sports moment as well as the live sporting event. Calling play-by-play for a Texas Hold em’ Poker Tournament is also included. Students will gain practical on-air experience by calling play-by-play from actual professional games at various sporting venues. Students who are interested in doing UIC Flames basketball play-by-play must take this course prior to announcing games on WCRX-FM.
3 Credits
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41-1309 The Beat Producer
This course teaches the artistry and techniques necessary to create unique rhythms/beats using electronic media. Students learn how to mix, edit, and arrange music using MIDI and Logic Pro X software by Apple. Students work at individual stations on their individual productions as they acquire the skills necessary to become a Beat Producer.
3 Credits Repeatable
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41-1314 Rock & Soul on the Radio: Roots
This course covers Rock and Soul music’s influence on radio formats, modern culture, and technology. Students will analyze the progression of contemporary rock and soul music from its roots in rhythm and blues, country, folk music and jazz from the beginning of the 20th century through 1969. Students will study and report on individual artists and musical groups who created the music, the cultural trends and the styles of these music genres.
3 Credits
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41-1321 Topics: Rock & Soul on the Radio: Contemporary
This course covers Rock and Soul music’s influence on radio formats, modern culture, current events and present technology. Students will analyze the progression of contemporary rock and soul music from its roots in rhythm and blues, country, folk music and jazz from 1970 to the present. Students will research and report on individual artists and musical groups who created the music, the trends and the styles of this performing art.
3 Credits
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41-1323 On the Air: Be a Radio Host
This introductory course is designed for Non-Radio Majors who want to explore their talent behind a radio microphone. The class reviews effective performance tools for on-air talent, techniques of successful personality-driven radio talent, basic microphone technique, staying on message, and gaining confidence behind the microphone. The course also introduces basic control board operations.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-1327J Extemporaneous Speaking: How to Ad-lib on the Radio
This course is for students who wish to develop the art and skill needed to speak extemporaneously on the radio. The course explores vocal skills, structuring the impromptu speech, and ordering ideas. Utilizing the skills of organizing key points and lots of practice, students feel more confident in the broadcast and social setting. Students practice in the classroom setting and at the end of the semester, perform behind a microphone.
1 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-1329J Improv for Radio
Students will engage in beginning and intermediate improvisation methods focusing upon the development of both comedic and dramatic character materials for future broadcast production. Additional emphasis will be upon completely unscripted performance pieces which can be enhanced in post production for a full radio theatre experience or audio cartoon. Methodology will include brainstorming, team/ensemble building, the art of comedy and storytelling.
1 Credits
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41-1333J Intro to Voice Acting for Anime
Anime is a Japanese animation style that is dubbed in English for English speaking markets. This course, taught by an anime professional will enable students to use anime footage and scripts to experience how anime is performed. Students will be able to practice voicing to picture as anime dubbing is done.
1 Credits
Requirements Not New Freshman and Not New Transfer Stu.
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41-2100 Music Radio Broadcasting II
In this advanced course, students further develop their on-air persona by performing various long-form music programs that range from rock to alternative to urban formats. Students gather content, develop creative show bits, search for relevant content, integrate production elements and incorporate social media into each performance. Students create and execute a one-hour music special that may air on college radio station WCRX, 88.1FM.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2107 Writing for Radio and 41-2210 Voice and Articulation II and 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II and 41-1121 Music Radio Broadcasting I
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41-2105 Radio Storytelling
This course focuses on the craft of writing and producing effective radio essays made popular through work found on National Public Radio. Emphasis is placed on storytelling techniques, writing for the ear, sound usage and basic spoken-word audio editing. Students produce four completed radio essays. The course progresses from writing to re-drafting, to audio production, to completed packages.Selected pieces will be considered for broadcast on WCRX 88.1 FM.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30 or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97
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41-2107 Writing for Radio
This introductory course covers the basic style, format, and techniques used in various forms of creative writing specific to radio broadcasting and audio media, including content for the Internet and mobile-devices. Students write for several genres, including commercials, public service announcements, commentary, news, documentary, and essay. Emphasis is placed on the specific techniques employed in writing for the ear.
3 Credits
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PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-2112 Radio and American Life
This course will examine radio broadcasting and its relationship to American society and culture. Emphasis will be placed on the latter half of the 20th century and contemporary radio (1940-present). Topics will include: radio entertainment, the commercialization of radio; politics and a national identity, the DJ and crossing racial boundaries; radio as youth rebellion, Pacifica, public radio and NPR; talk radio: inclusive-exclusive; a voice for minorities and local communities; and radio’s ability to shape American culture.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II
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41-2112J People Power and the Media
This is a problem-solving course utilizing current events for inquiry, reflection and the practice of civic responsibility. This course combines opportunities for students to collaborate in groups to research an issue, develop concentrated knowledge on a topic, encourage creative and critical thinking and following up by voicing their opinions for action utilizing social media.
1 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I
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41-2113 The Club DJ Producer
Students will learn how to remix, edit, and create DJ Tools. DJ Tools are assorted music tracks, instrumentals, loops, a cappella, shouts, etc. used to add to or enhance a live or prerecorded DJ set performance. Students will also learn how to properly remix a song in various styles and create (3) three of the most popular DJ Tools to have in their own DJ Pack. Students will have use of Digital Audio Workstations where they can develop their productions.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1300 The Club DJ I
Requirements Or Perm. of Course Coord
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41-2115 People Power and Social Media
This course will involve students in the practice of civic engagement utilizing radio and new media. When deciding on content, radio producers are required to problem-solve, using current events for inquiry, knowledge and analysis. The strategies for making these decisions include application, reflection and evaluation. This course combines opportunities for students to collaborate in groups to research an issue, develop concentrated knowledge on an ” issue specific topic, encourage creative and critical thinking, analysis and application by informing their opinions for audio media features, social action, podcasts and/or blogs.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I
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41-2130J Audio Theatre Production: Richard Durham
Production-based workshop course uses the Richard Durham script previously recorded in J-Term and brings it to complete broadcast-ready production status.
1 Credits
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41-2200 Radio Sportscasting
This course introduces the basic journalistic skills needed to write, construct and deliver a radio sportscast. From learning how to interview athletes in the locker room to conducting a sports talk show, students will be able to develop topics and incorporate audio into a sports report or podcast. This course is the prerequisite to anchoring sports or participating in a sports talk show on college radio station WCRX, 88.1FM.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I
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41-2210 Voice and Articulation II
This course builds on the fundamentals of Voice and Articulation I and advanced skills for various types of oral communication and broadcast performance. Exercises focus on skills for reading copy, interviewing, radio scripts, spontaneous speaking, commercials, storytelling, and language organization. The class includes individual performance, in-class assignments, and out-of-class assignments.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1107 Voice and Articulation I
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41-2308 Voiceover I
This course is for all students who are interested in the field of voiceover for commercials, narration, industrials, animation, Internet, and gaming. Students will practice voicing copy using acting techniques, vocal techniques, building characters, and analyzing copy. They will take a trip to a professional studio, record voiceovers in the Audio Arts and Acoustics studios, learn to select, edit and prepare copy for a future demo and learn to perform cold voiceover auditions.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-1107 Voice and Articulation I or 31-1300 Voice for Non-Theatre Majors or 31-1252 Theatre FoundationII:Performance
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41-2310 Voice Acting for Intractv Gaming
This course focuses on voice acting techniques necessary to provide unique and compelling performances for the expanding area of interactive games. Students practice using actual game scripts developing text analysis, acting skills, and unique vocal demands required for interactive games as they explore the entrepreneurial skills necessary to enter this field. Acting technique and studio experience helps students know and understand the auditioning, performance, directing, and recording process as students prepare actual interactive game voiceover cuts for their websites.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2308 Voiceover I
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41-2314 The Club DJ II
Course builds on skills taught in The Club DJ I while preparing students for the competitive DJ job market. Advanced theories and hands-on mixing and technical skills will be learned using industry standard equipment. This class will focus on the Night Club DJ industry (i.e. conferences and other events). Theories of club design and club-based entertainment along with Licenses and legal aspects of the DJ industry will also be discussed. Guest speakers from the industry will visit the class. This course is repeatable for additional credit. Prerequisite: 41-1300 The Club DJ I or Permission of the Instructor
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-1300 The Club DJ I
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41-2321 Internet Radio
Students will create and run their own Internet Radio stations in our experimental iRadio lab. They will create websites and use social media along with other free web based services to build a brand for their entrepreneurial experiments in audio media streaming. We’ll explore basic audio concepts and investigate what makes audio and its supporting web content compelling. We’ll also discuss music licensing, copyright and other legal issues related to streaming audio and building a web presence.
This course is intended for any student who would like to promote themselves, theirservices, a cause, an idea, and/or have a way to practice the skills and techniques they are learning in other classes.
3 Credits
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41-2370 Talk Radio
This course is an introduction to the principles, styles, and techniques of the radio talk format, including current events and issued-oriented shows, sports, and interview style formats. Lectures and in-studio exercises teach the performance skills necessary to host a successful talk radio program, including monologue, interaction with listeners, and personality development. The course also integrates the use of social media as it relates to the content and programming elements of radio talk shows.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1100 Introduction to Radio
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41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate
This Intermediate-level course focuses on writing and producing short form features for music radio. Students will write, record, edit and produce short (2-5 min.) features including a Person On The Street, Mock Interview, Movie Review and a Music-Themed PSA. The Final Project is an Artist/Music Rockumentary that will include original scripting/narration, artist/fan interviews and music. All projects are recorded, edited and produced utilizing State-Of-The-Arts DAW’s (Digital Audio Workstations) and Software (Pro Tools and/or Adobe Audition III).
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES: 41-2107 Writing for Radio
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41-2414 Club DJ: Turntablism & Hip Hop Performance
Turntablism is the creative art of manipulating sounds and music using vinyl records, CD’s, and MP3 turntables and a professional DJ Mixer. This class will focus on hands-on application of the advanced techniques used in manipulating audio sources to create distinctive musical patterns and rhythms used in live performance artistic expression and international DJ competitions.
1 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2314 The Club DJ II
Requirements Department Permission OR
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41-2414J Club DJ: Turntablism & Hip Hop Performance
Turntablism is the creative art of manipulating sounds and music using vinyl records, CD’s, and MP3 turntables and a professional DJ Mixer. The class will focus on hands-on application of the advanced techniques used in manipulating audio sources to create distinctive musical patterns and rhythms used in live performance artistic expression and international DJ competitions.
1 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2314 The Club DJ II
Requirements Department Permission OR
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41-2730 Radio Interviewing
This course will explore the tools, techniques, and theories necessary for conducting professional radio interviews in a variety of styles and contexts including news and public affairs, arts and entertainment, and sports. Course content will include topic/guest selection, research, pre-interviews, writing set-ups and questions and interviewing techniques. You will also listen to and critique various interview styles and formats. Throughout the semester you will select topics and contact guests for interviews; research and prepare interview questions and topics; and conduct live in-studio interviews during the class session, which will be recorded. You will use social media to promote and share interviews. Selected interviews will be aired on the award-winning college radio station, WCRX 88.1 FM.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-2820 Voiceover for Narration
This course is for voiceover students who intend to pursue future work in long form narration. The course will cover the areas of audiobook narration, medical, technical, IVRS (Interactive Voice Response Systems), business to business audio/video tracks, training/educational video voiceover, TV and Radio identity voice branding and film narration. Skills introduced and reinforced are: i.e. script/galley marking, subtle character differentiation, vocal strength andstamina; and tone/delivery for long form narration. Students also prepare professional sample cuts suitable for website posting.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-2308 Voiceover I
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41-3008 Covering Elections for Radio: Practicum
This course functions as a news program production team whose primary task is to prepare students for live continuous coverage of election night broadcasts on the college radio station WCRX, 88.1FM. Students learn techniques for news anchoring, reporting, interviewing and research. Each student assumes a role in the pre-planning, execution and post-production phases of election night coverage on WCRX-FM, WCRXFM.com and multiple media platforms.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II or 52-1122 International Writing and Rhetoric II
Requirements Or Instructor Permission
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41-3100 Radio Sales
This course introduces the basic principles of radio broadcast sales. The students study local and national sales techniques, analyze PPM data, use Media Pro software for qualitative information, find out how commercials are priced, overcome client objections with radio facts, examine client relationship selling, and learn how streaming, social networking and other web opportunities are changing the way radio is bought and sold.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 40-1100 Sound for Cinema: Introduction and 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-3117 Covering International Festivals Iceland
Students will travel to Reykjavik to cover the Iceland Airwaves International Music Festival crafting artist/industry interviews, show reviews and related stories to be produced for radio, web and/or pitching to outside outlets. Students will learn how to cull and cover stories as they’re happening, through pre- research, gathering appropriate digital audio and video clips in a live event setting. The segments will be produced and written for multi-platform delivery. The work will be used for a final radio documentary.
3 Credits
Requirements Permission of Instructor
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41-3121 Radio Station Management
This course provides a foundation for media management issues facing radio managers in the daily operations of programming, sales promotion, news and engineering departments. Students will examine theories of broadcast crisis management, the Telecommunications Act; labor and discrimination law; FCC rules; and contract and employment law. Through case studies, class discussions and informational interviews with local radio station managers, students will learn the structure of broadcast management plus how to conduct performance evaluations and legally interview and terminate employees.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or 41-3114 Radio Programming and 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30
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41-3183 Voiceover Demo Production
Performance-based course that introduces the student to the skills and techniques used in interpreting and presenting commercial and narrative copy for radio and television advertising as well as scripts used in corporate training and industrial narration. Students work in a studio classroom and receive individual critiques. Emphasis is placed on developing a style that works for each student. Course also includes some lecture presentations regarding the business of voice-overs and how to prepare a demo tape.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1128 Radio Production I: Intro and 41-2308 Voiceover I
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41-3300 WCRX Practicum I
This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of college radio station WCRX. Students become proficient with new digital tools and various digital platforms to understand and effectively use social media in a live broadcast environment. Students work on the air as a music or talk host, news or sports anchor, or call play-by-play sports. They may also work in production or as a social media producer to develop content and maintain social media on-line communities for WCRX. Course requires a minimum of six hours per week of practial activity and two class hours per week.
2-3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-1121 Music Radio Broadcasting I and 41-2114 Ethics in Broadcasting and 41-2730 Radio Interviewing and 41-1128 Radio Production I: Intro
Requirements Permission of WCRX Fac
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41-3308 Voice Acting for Animation
This course is for students who wish to develop the skills needed to be an animation voice talent. It will explore the acting skills, the vocal skills, the job requirements, the hands on techniques of voicing to picture, auditioning and script analysis. The student will prepare an audio minute of character voices for their portfolio, CD and/or website.
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-2308 Voiceover I
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41-3315 Radio Dramatic Series: Writing
This is part one of a three-course sequence to create an episodic radio series for WCRX-FM. This course covers the style, format and technique of writing the series. Students will read scripts and listen to programs that exemplify fine series writing. They will design and write an original episodic series. Students will analyze their scripts individually and as elements of a larger work. Focus is on the script as a creative and practical blueprint to guide performers and technicians in creating a final product. Prerequisites: 41-2107 Writing for Radio or 31-2800 Playwriting Workshop I or 24-1710 Screenwriting I or 40-2100 Television Arts: Writing or 55-1101 Fiction Writing I or Permission of the Instructor
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2107 Writing for Radio or 31-2800 Playwriting I or 24-1710 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film or 40-2100 Television Arts: Writing or 55-1101
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41-3316J Radio Dramatic Series: Voice Acting
This is part two of a three-course sequence to create an episodic radio series for WCRX-FM. Student voice actors will record the voices for the scripts written by the Fall semester ‘Radio Dramatic Series: Writing’class 41- 3315. This second class requires an audition. Auditions will be held in early December and students will be notified immediately of their clearance to register for the course. Scripts and character backgrounds will be provided prior to the class.
1 Credits Repeatable
Requirements Permission of Instructor
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41-3319 Radio Dramatic Series:Production
This is the final part of a three-course sequence to create an episodic radio series for WCRX-FM. Focus will be on transforming audio scripts developed in Radio Dramatic Series: Writing into production documents and the technical and artistic execution of those instructions. Students read scripts and listen to programs that exemplify fine series production. They will systematically shape voice tracks (recorded in 41-3316J), sound effects and a commissioned musical score into consistent, ready-to-broadcast individual programs on a set schedule. Pre-requisite of Radio Production II: Intermediate (41-2407) with a grade of C or higher, OR Permission of Instructor.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1128 Radio Production I: Intro or 43-1115 Audio Production I COREQUISITES: 41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate
Requirements Or Instructor Permission
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41-3321 Theater of the Mind
Capstone course requires that students write, perform, direct, and produce original programming for audio media. By first examining established dramatic Aristotelian form, students are encouraged to create new genres and styles. Course content includes developing an audio drama aesthetic, script writing skills, sound effect and music design, directing (including casting and rehearsing procedures), and post-producing two long-form projects for on-air use. Senior status and 41-1121 Music Radio Broadcasting I, 41-2107 Writing for Radio, 41-2407 Radio Production II: Intermediate, 41-2730 Radio Interviewing, 41-3300 WCRX Practicum I and Permission of Instructor
3 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-2107 Writing for Radio and 41-2730 Radio Interviewing and 41-3300 WCRX Practicum I and 41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate
Requirements Senior Status required
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41-3328 Voice Demo Production
A performance-based course that introduces the student to the skills and techniques used in interpreting and presenting commercial and narrative copy for radio and television advertising as well as scripts used in corporate training and industrial narration. Students work in a studio classroom and receive individual critiques. Emphasis is placed on developing a style that works for each student. The course also includes some lecture presentations regarding the business of voice-overs and how to prepare a demo tape.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2210 Voice and Articulation II and 41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate and 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II
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41-3414 Radio Production III: Advanced
Students will tackle the Imaging side of production molding the unique sound (image) of a radio station (imaging can consist of legal ID’s, bumpers, breakers, PSA’s, station promos, etc.) Students will write original station image pieces, voice their work and their classmates’ work, coach other voice talent, and finally produce and mix their project on Pro Tools.
4 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate
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41-3421 Radio Senior Portfolio
This workshop course is for Senior Radio majors to develop a portfolio suitable for potential employers and to present at Manifest. Work can include talent, production, writing, sales, and/or marketing/promotions depending on concentration and career goals. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who will guide development and completion of the portfolio. Portfolios will include artist/professional statements and a resume. Students will participate in interviews and reviews of their work by radio professionals and complete projects with the Portfolio Center.
1 Credits Repeatable
PREREQUISITES: 41-2407 Radio Production II:Intermediate COREQUISITES: 41-3221 Radio & Audio Documentary and 41-3321 Theater of the Mind
Requirements Senior Status required
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41-3488 Internship: Radio
Course provides advanced students with an internship opportunity to gain work experience in an area of concentration or interest while receiving academic credit toward their degrees. Requires the permission of the instructor.
1-6 Credits Repeatable
Requirements Internship Coor/Chairper and Junior Status or Above
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41-3498 Independent Project: Radio
Course is an independent project designed by the student, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not at present available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, the student must submit a written proposal that outlines the project.
1-6 Credits Repeatable
Requirements Permission of Instructor
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41-3500 Radio Workshop: Public Service
This service-learning course involves students in community outreach to identify significant community problems, issues and needs and how these areas are addressed by public service programming. Students create a radio public affairs issue fact sheet on the non-profit group and produce issue related public service announcements for broadcast on WCRX, the Columbia College radio station, and local commercial stations. This class also covers critical Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations as they relate to the radio station public file.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 41-1128 Radio Production I: Intro or 43-1115 Audio Production I and 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II
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41-3990 Directed Study: Radio
Course consists of learning activities involving student independence within the context of regular guidance and direction from a faculty advisor. Directed Studies are appropriate for students who wish to explore a subject beyond what is possible in regular courses or for students who wish to engage in a subject or activity not otherwise offered that semester by the College. Directed Studies involve close collaboration with a faculty advisor who will assist in the development and design of the project, oversee its progress, evaluate the final results, and submit a grade.
2 Credits
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43-1110 Introduction to Audio Theory
This course introduces students to the language and theories common to all fields in which audio is used. Classes are in a lecture/demonstration format and make use of a wide assortment of audio synthesis, processing and analysis tools to illustrate different topics and concepts. Topics include an introduction to sound and hearing,analog and digital audio signals, and audio systems theory. This course is supported by Supplemental Instruction Peer Study Groups. Please check our website at www.colum.edu/si for days and times.
3 Credits
COREQUISITES: 56-27 or 56-37 or 56-1720 College Mathematics or 56-1723 Liberal Arts Mathematics or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 550 or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 67 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 23 or 56-1728 Quantitative Reasoning
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43-1115 Audio Production I
This course introduces students to basic theories and techniques of recording, editing, and mixing. Instruction covers fundamentals of microphone usage, mixing console operation, and non-linear digital recording and editing. Course is taught in a classroom laboratory where lectures and labs focus on the production of short-form audio works of voice, music, and sound effects to develop and improve engineering and production skills.
4 Credits
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43-2110 Basic Audio Systems
This course is the last of a series of core curriculum courses that emphasize fundamental technologies of audio systems and components. Students are introduced to equipment used in professional audio systems from a technical and functional point of view. Course is held in a classroom/lab with occasional lectures held in the studios. Students must pass this course with a grade of C or better to continue in the Sound program. This course is supported by Supplemental Instruction Peer Study Groups. Please check our website at www.colum.edu/si for days and times.
3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 43-1110 Introduction to Audio Theory or 43-1110 Introduction to Audio Theory COREQUISITES: 56-2820 The Science of Acoustics I
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43-2115 Careers in Audio
Course provides an overview of career opportunities in the field of audio. Recognized experts from a variety of fields discuss employment options for sound majors in this lecture class. Students also begin the process of developing resumes and portfolios as they explore the possibilities of their own futures in professional audio.
1 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 43-2110 Basic Audio Systems
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