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The Minor in Broadcasting

Course Requirements for the Minor: 24 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

5 courses required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
CDES 101 Introduction to Communication   3.0 FS  
This course is also offered as JOUR 101.
This course teaches the concepts, history, and applications of communication. The implications and ethical issues of media and the communication process are covered. 3 hours lecture. (001636)
CDES 102 Principles of Communication Design   3.0 FS  
An introductory survey course demonstrating the methods and principles common to the communication design disciplines, including problem-solving, composition, idea generation, and storytelling. 3 hours lecture. (001637)
CDES 141 Media Aesthetics   3.0 FS  
This course will explore the elements of visual design as they apply to the production of video and film. An overview of visual literacy will be given, and the application of these elements to the critical analysis of video and film productions will be discussed. Successful completion of this course for majors requires a grade of C or higher. 3 hours lecture. (001649)
CDES 261 Foundations of Electronic Media   3.0 FS  
Discussion and analysis of the function, structure, organization, operation, regulation, and economics of the various telecommunication industries, including broadcasting, cable, independent production, and other related new technologies. Successful completion of this course for majors requires a grade of C or higher. Required for enrollment in upper-division Media Arts courses. 3 hours lecture. (001651)
CDES 311 Electronic Media Regulation   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: CDES 261 (with a grade of C or higher) or faculty permission.
A review of the legal assumptions of telecommunication regulation; a review of the major legal issues, cases, and legislative acts which form the corpus of telecommunication regulation. 3 hours lecture. (001718)

Note: Students must earn a grade of C- or better in CDES 141 and CDES 261 to enroll in any CDES upper-division courses for this minor.

3 courses selected from:

At least 3 units must be selected from upper-division courses.

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
CDES 103 Writing for Electronic Media   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
An introduction to the styles and formats used in writing for radio, television, multimedia, and the Web. Writing includes commercials /public service announcements, news, and informational programming. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (001638)
CDES 206 Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 FS  
This course is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and techniques of digital photography. Emphasis is placed on developing visual competence in the creation and consumption of lens-based imagery. Course content includes the basics of camera and digital production techniques for color and black and white photographs that are produced as exhibition-quality prints and on-screen imagery. Includes a broad-based survey of photo history, contemporary theory, and current issues related to the practice of photography. Open to non-majors. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001654)
CDES 216 Introduction to Digital Audio in Media   3.0 FS  
This course provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of digital audio productions techniques for radio, video, and multimedia. Particular emphasis is placed on audio for video and production strategies for effective communication in audio. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (001652)
CDES 341 American Radio and Television   3.0 FS  
This course examines the development of radio/television formats, programming types, ideology, and genres from historical and critical standpoints. The impact on cultural functions, political agendas, social judgment, art forms, and human communication will be addressed through interpretation of mediated content. 3 hours discussion. (001771)
CDES 342 Documentary Film   3.0 FS  
The origins and major movements in the area of the documentary film. The various uses relating to propaganda, social problems, and personal insight. Production motivations in seeking the mass audience through documentary. Open to non-majors. 3 hours discussion. (001683)
CDES 344 American Cinema   3.0 FS  
Motion picture beginnings. How production, distribution, and use developed to make motion pictures a powerful medium for mass communication. The significance of the motion picture as an entertainment, education, information, and propaganda device meeting unique social needs and purposes. Open to non-majors. 3 hours discussion. (001677)
CDES 345 Media Production Management   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: CDES 366.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the responsibilities of the producer in all media productions. 3 hours discussion. (001761)
CDES 362 Media Performance   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216.
The skills and techniques of announcing in audio, slide tape, film, and video presentations. Areas covered include copy interpretation and the objective delivery of scripted and ad-lib material in a variety of audio, film, video, and live presentations. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001715)
CDES 363 Broadcast News   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216.
Theory, practice, and techniques involved in gathering, writing, and reporting broadcast news. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001714)
CDES 365 Electronic Media Management   3.0 SP  
Prerequisites: CDES 261 (with a grade of C or higher) or faculty permission.
The programming and management principles involved in the operation of telecommunication facilities. Course content includes sales, advertising, programming, legal and ethical management responsibilities, and other related topics. Industry professionals are frequent guest speakers. 3 hours lecture. (001717)
CDES 368 Public Affairs Programming   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216; CDES 261 (with a grade of C or higher).
The planning, researching, writing, and production of news and informational programs related to public affairs. Course content includes interview, discussion, and documentary styles of public affairs programming. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001716)
JOUR 244 Introduction to Public Relations   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260 for Journalism majors.
 This course is also offered as POLS 244.
A survey of public relations: problems and issues, organization and operations, skills and techniques, careers and opportunities. 3 hours lecture. (001995)
JOUR 260 Writing for Mass Media   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
Techniques of information gathering and writing for various audiences in the mass media. Required course for the Options in News-Editorial and Public Relations. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to advance to subsequent writing courses in the Department of Journalism. Students who do not receive at least a C may repeat the course. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (004838)
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