|
|
Back Home Entry
Radio-Television Courses (RT)
RT 200-3
Understanding Radio and Television.
Fundamental overview to radio-television broadcasting. Review of responsibilities of electronic media producers and viewers/listeners, critical viewing and listening of radio and television programs. Analysis of techniques and content of programs.
RT 274-3
Entertainment Arts Business.
Designed as an introductory course for students interested in commercial-business aspects of music, video, film and radiotelevision industry. Lectures are given by outstanding executives and individuals engaged in the various segments of the industry, such as production, editing and distribution of product, copyright, cash flow, production of video, film and television. Students travel to Nashville, Tennessee, where various activities take place including tours of video and television studios, production sound stages, editing studios, performance rights societies, as well as publishing and recording companies. The course is designed to show the workings and business aspects of the industry, bringing the students into personal contact with individuals who are involved on a daily basis with the industry, and to clarify in the students minds the qualifications a person must have or develop in order to be successful in the industry.
Lab fee: $175.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
Restricted to Radio-Television majors.
RT 300-3
Radio-Television Writing Performance Production.
Introduction to the functions, theories, materials and techniques of writing, performing and production for radio and television. Students write, perform and produce in radio and television studio laboratories.
Lab fee: $50.
Prerequisite: radio/television major.
RT 305-3
Audience Research and Ratings Analysis.
Designed to cover interrelationships of programs and audiences including methods of audience and program research, ratings analysis, station surveys. Also includes survey of relevant research in radio-television.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 or consent of instructor.
RT 308-3
Radio-Television Policies, Laws, and Regulations.
Development of American radio and television policies from their constitutional base through federal law, regulatory agencies and the judicial system. Rights and responsibilities of radio and television organizations and of the public.
Required for majors.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
RT 310-3
Radio-Television News Writing.
Designed to cover selecting, writing and editing news material for presentation on radio and television information programs.
Lab hours required.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300 or consent of the department.
RT 311-3
Radio News.
The basic techniques of writing, rewriting and editing news from local and wire service sources, plus reporting and editing by means of audio tape.
Students must have daily access to an audio tape recorder and are encouraged to obtain their own cassette recorder.
Laboratory hours required.
Prerequisite: 310 or consent of the instructor.
RT 325-3
Modern Media Delivery.
History and projections of the industries that deliver program content beyond traditional broadcasting including cable television, wireless cable, direct broadcast satellites and streaming media. Topics include technology, history, regulation, management and societal effects. Extensive reading and discussion of the literature. The emphasis is to give the student a view of the expanding industry.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
RT 340-3
Television Criticism.
History and analysis of television genres. Analysis and evaluation of technique, content, and aesthetic effect of television messages.
Extensive reading in critical literature, written assignments.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
RT 351-3
Broadcast Programming.
Designed to cover discussion and analysis of radio and television programming formats, strategies and scheduling.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 305 and C or better in 200 or consent of instructor.
RT 357-3
Broadcast and Cable Promotion.
Theory and management of campaigns promoting audience and sales growth by broadcasters, cable and pay-cable services and program distributors; including design, implementation and evaluation of campaigns and materials.
Prerequisite: 305 or consent of instructor.
RT 360-3
Radio-Television Performance.
The development of disciplines controlling vocal and visual mechanics and interpretative performances for announcers, newscasters, interviewers and narrators of various radio and television situations.
Laboratory hours required.
Prerequisite: 310 or 383 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor; Communication Disorders and Sciences 104 or Theatre 203 recommended.
RT 362I-3
Sound Art and Practice. (University Core Curriculum)(Same as Music 362i)
Create a unified view of how sound impacts media, society, and to some extent, the individual in a variety of applications and careers. This course will provide students with a philosophical understanding of the concepts and practices used in sound art and practice today and historically; and more importantly, in a variety of careers and in society in general. This course will introduce students to audio technology and terminology as well as expose them to the many applications of sound, as art and function, in media society, regardless of their desire to pursue sound as a career.
RT 363-3
Radio and Audio Production.
Planning and producing for the special requirements of radio. Study of different formats (documentary, drama, commercials, promotional announcements): production of short forms in laboratory exercises. Laboratory hours required. This course also includes an introduction to multitrack recording and digital editing and an examination of audio production techniques utilized in related fields.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300, 310 or 383 or concurrent enrollment.
RT 365-3
Producing for Television.
Planning and producing for the special requirements of the medium. Research, planning and budgeting for individual and series productions. Laboratory exercises.
Final projects carry over to 369.
Laboratory hours required.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300, 310 or 383 or concurrent enrollment.
RT 366-3
Lighting for Television.
Students will explore the role of light in the television production, including its character, how it is perceived by the camera and how to simulate electronically what the human eye sees naturally. The course covers both location and studio lighting. Practical exercises are used extensively. Lab fee: $45. Prerequisite: 365 or concurrent enrollment. 367-3 Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP). Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP) are the two primary methods used to collect and process video for the production of television programs. The course will focus on visual storytelling using both production methods. Classroom instruction will be combined with practical experience provided through the various production opportunities available at SIUC.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 300.
RT 369-3
Directing for Television.
Applications of communications theory and unique characteristics of the medium in directing televised productions.
Laboratory hours required.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300, B or better in 365.
RT 370-3
Television News.
Reporting, writing, editing and producing television news for broadcasting using professional grade cameras, recorders and editors. Students will participate in daily news gathering for television newscasts.
Laboratory hours in concentrated blocks of time for reporting are required.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 311 or consent of instructor.
RT 375-3
Introduction to Recording Engineering. (Same as Music 375) Specialized in recording and engineering.
Intended to be a general introduction to the world of multi-track recording. 70% of the course involved with basic information about sound, test equipment, microphones, recorders, signal processing equipment, consoles, noise reduction devices and the most recent developments in the perception of sound. 30% consists of actual live recording sessions and mix-down sessions. Students given hands-on experience in recording and mixing and will receive a copy of the master tape.
Enrollment limited.
Prerequisite: Radio-Television major
RT 376-3
Advanced Recording Engineering.
Continues the skills developed in 375. Student familiarized with duties of the professional engineer through practical experience.
Prerequisite: 375 or Music 375.
RT 377-3
RadioTelevision Sales and Sales Management.
This course adopts a marketing approach to station and system sales, use of ratings, RAB, TVB, and station promotion material. Includes selling methods and techniques and sales management techniques (systems approach, inventory control, pricing).
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 305 and C or better in 200 or consent of instructor.
RT 380-3
Media Technology.
A survey of the methods used to create and deliver media content. This class will introduce the student to the current technology of media delivery. Topics include the nature of waves (electronic, light and sound), transmission equipment, cameras and video images, sound recording and control, editing and storage technologies and networking. The emphasis is to give the student an understanding of how their equipment works or fails to work.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
RT 383-3
Writing for RadioTelevision.
Designed to cover writing radio and television formats as well as announcements, commercial, public service and promotional. Develops an analytical attitude toward broadcast writing, and stresses imagination and creative writing skills. Frequent written assignments in and out of class.
Laboratory hours required.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300 or consent of the department.
RT 384-3 (1,1,1)
Radio-Television Practicum.
Practical experience in broadcast operations on the campus. Instructor makes determination on student duties, based on needs of the Broadcast Service or the department and the desires of the student. A minimum of four hours per week. Students obtain application form from academic adviser. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Mandatory Pass/Fail. 389-2 to 6 Radio-Television Workshop. Specialized work in various areas of radio-television and interrelated disciplines.
Topics will vary.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 391-2
Independent Study.
Area of study to be determined by student in consultation with radio-television faculty.
No more than two students may work on the same project.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 393-3
Radio and Television in Society.
The interrelation of television with social patterns and economic and political systems. Major theories of broadcasting. Effects of these media on society.
Required for major.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300, senior standing, or consent of instructor.
RT 395-2 to 6
Internship Program.
News, production, performance or marketing/management work experience with a non-university professional organization. The student will undertake a work experience beyond that available at the university.
No retroactive credit for previous work experience.
The student must submit an application to seek an internship no later than the fourth week of the semester prior to the internship and receive approval from the undergraduate curriculum committee.
May be repeated up to six hours.
Student may earn no more than nine internship hours from 395 and 396.
Prerequisite: junior standing, gpa of 2.50 or better and consent of instructor.
RT 396-6
Hollywood Studies/Internship.
Supervised work and study experience in Los Angeles, California, in areas of production, program development, casting, distribution, etc. Students work closely with Hollywood professionals and attend seminars on various facets of the industry.
Summer session only; fees include prearranged housing.
Students may earn no more than nine internship hours from 395 and 396.
Prerequisite: junior standing, gpa of 2.50 or better, faculty coordinator approval.
RT 405-3
Applied Audience and Marketing Research Methods.
A problem-solving approach to designing, executing and analyzing media research. Available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Prerequisite: undergraduate, a B or better in 305.
RT 430-3
News and Public Affairs Programming.
Examination of history and scope of news and public affairs programming. Effects of public affairs on programs and audiences. Responsibility of radio and television stations in news and public affairs and community relations. Issues in news and public affairs including ethics.
Prerequisite: senior standing, 200 with a C or better.
RT 450-3
Documentary Style Production.
Develop, write and produce documentarystyle and longform broadcast stories intended for broadcast. Research, develop, write and produce several minidocumentaries and/or one 3060 minute documentary.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 365 and/or consent; 465 recommended.
RT 453-3
Educational and Public Broadcasting.
The history and regulatory structure of educational and public broadcasting in the United States, with special emphasis on organizations regulated under the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. Methods of funding public stations, programming, and careers in educational and public broadcasting considered.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300.
RT 457-3
Sports Marketing and Media Relations.
History and development of the business of sports entertainment and marketing in electronic media. Examination and analysis of sports programming, performance, and production, with emphasis of franchising, broadcasting, and media relations.
Lab fee: $45.
RT 461-3
Multimedia Production.
Students can learn the fundamental concepts and skills necessary to produce simple interactive multimedia presentations using an assortment of media.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: senior standing and consent of instructor.
RT 463-3
Advanced Audio Production.
Advanced theory of sound, patching, multi-channel and digital production, as it applies to Radio/TV and related fields. Advanced commercial and promotional audio projects; laboratory hours required. Students participate in studio and on-location audio sessions. This course also introduces the concepts of SMPTE and MIDI: students learn to interface computers with video and musical instruments for various audio applications.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: C in 363 or consent of instructor.
RT 464-3
Audio Documentary and Diversity. (Same as Womens Studies 464)
This course is the creation of short and long form audio documentaries by students, regardless of production background. Introduces students to basic production techniques and diversity considerations during the making of a documentary. This course uses qualitative methods to investigate an issue or document an event, with an emphasis on observation and interview techniques. Topics will explore the role of gender, race, ethnicity and class during the planning, gathering and production stages of the documentary.
Open to non-majors.
Lab fee: $45.
RT 465-3
Advanced Television Production.
Instruction and practical experience in the development of programming for television. Students will produce individual and/or small group projects for broadcast and follow the projects through from concept to completion. Many of the projects will air on WSIU-TV. Lab fee: $45. Prerequisite: 365 or consent of instructor. 466-3 Television Graphics. State of the industry and case studies in broadcast graphic uses. Students design and produce projects using state-of-the-art hardware and software. The emphasis is to give students hands-on experience in developing 2D and 3D graphics for television productions.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 467-3
International Broadcasting.
An examination of broadcasting theory related to rural audiences in the United States and abroad. History of farm broadcasting in the United States and abroad. Communication in development is explored. Research on effects on rural audiences.
Open to non-majors with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: C or better in 200 and 300 and senior standing.
RT 469-3
Introduction to Digital Video.
Introduces basic shooting and editing to students interested in using video for purposes other than professional television production, such as education, business, or Web page development. The course surveys digital video formats and applications. Students produce projects using computer editing and special effects.
For non Radio-TV majors.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: consent.
RT 470-3
Television News Field Production.
Advanced field reporting for television. Students will work under the supervision of the instructor to develop, investigate and report news stories for television. This process will also study the development and production of the mini-documentary. Class will utilize professional grade video recorders, cameras and editing systems.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 370 or consent.
RT 473-3
Radio-Television Management Principles.
Management history, management styles and systems, sales management (marketing and developing sales packages), maximizing inventory, sales training, gamesmanship, leadership and financial evaluation of broadcast properties, procedures and objectives of broadcast management. Students will be required to prepare: audience analysis for sales/programming; computer generated inventory reports; and marketing strategies.
Not for graduate credit.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 305 and senior standing.
RT 480-3
The Internet and Mass Communication.
A critical examination of the Internet from a mass communication perspective. Emphasis on theory, media convergence, broadcast entertainment, news, marketing, advertising and public relations opportunities and strategies, including Web site design and basic HTML.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 481-3
Non-Broadcast Television.
An examination of the special requirements of business, industrial and medical uses of television. Management, budgeting, planning and evaluating productions.
Exploration of cable television, satellites and other technologies used in non-broadcast situations.
Prerequisite: 365 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor.
RT 482-3
Client-Based Production.
Small teams work with a client to create the video projects. Students will be responsible for budgeting, working with clients directly, scripting, shooting, editing and follow through on the project. The class simulates how a production house operates.
Prerequisite: 465 or 481 or consent.
RT 483-3
Advanced Radio-Television Writing.
Designed to cover writing broadcast manuscripts including documentary, drama, comedy, and childrens programming.
Laboratory hours.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: senior standing and 383 or consent of instructor.
RT 484-3
Television Production Workshop.
A hands-on workshop designed to produce a "primetime"-type television program, from the script through the actual production process. Topics include casting, budgeting, scheduling, script analysis, location management, production design, staging, lighting, directing and acting for the single camera. Emphasis will be on giving the students the experience of being a part of a production company involved in both studio and location production of a primetime television program.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 485-3
Digital Post Production.
Students will examine all aspects of the postproduction process. The course combines editing theory and practice with critiquing professional programs and practical editing exercises.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 365 or consent of instructor.
RT 486-3
Broadcast Advertising Production. (Same as Journalism 408)
This course, offered jointly with Advertising/IMC, offers students the opportunity to combine their respective knowledge and skills in creating and producing broadcast commercials. Emphasis will be placed on working in teams to create commercial messages. All stages of the process from research and development of scripts to production, post production and editing of finished commercials and final presentation of the finished products will be included in the course.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: 365 or 383 or Journalism 303.
RT 489-2 to 6
Radio Television Workshop.
Advanced work in various areas of radio-television and interrelated disciplines.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RT 491-3
Independent Study.
Area of study to be determined by student in consultation with graduate faculty.
No more than two students may work on same project.
Students must complete an application form which is available from the departmental adviser.
Lab fee: $45.
Prerequisite: senior standing and consent.
Back To Top
|
