Radio
The specialization in Radio is intended to provide students with a background in the business and production of radio programming. In addition to conventional radio formats and uses, the student can also explore the development of new and alternative radio programming distribution channels, including Internet and satellite. Students also have the opportunity to earn non-tuition credits working in significant positions for WERS-FM or WECB-AM.
Credits
B.A.: 44
B.F.A.: 60
Visual and media arts foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM100 |
History of Media Arts I
|
| VM101 |
History of Media Arts II
|
| VM120 |
Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 Credits Minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM200 |
Media Criticism and Theory |
| VM202 |
Critical Listening |
| VM250 |
Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production
|
| At least one of the following |
| VM230 |
Introduction to Film Production (I)
|
| VM231 |
Intermediate Film Production
|
| VM240 |
Introduction to Video Field Production |
| VM251 |
Audio Field Recording
|
| VM260 |
Introduction to Digital Media Production
|
Specializations
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM402 |
Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 Credits) |
| At least two of the following |
| VM339 |
Performance for Radio |
| VM355 |
Radio Programming
|
| VM356 |
Marketing and Promotion for Radio and Audio
|
| VM414 |
Radio Studies |
| VM455 |
Radio Workshop
|
| VM352 |
Studio Recording |
| VM452 |
Art of Noise
|
| VM555 |
Recording Industry as a Business |
| VM514 |
Public Broadcasting and Educational Telecommunications
|
| VM515 |
Communication Law and National Policy
|
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters mandatory for B.F.A. Optional for B.A.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
