Broadcasting
Courses
Broadcasting (BST)
BST 1101 Beginning Radio Practicum (One hour)
Participation in supervised entry-level radio experiences. Introduction
to typical station policies, methods of operation, and Federal Communication
Commission regulations.
Offered each semester
BST 1123 Performance (Three hours)
An introduction to the basics of radio and television announcer performance
skills. Includes exercises in pronunciation, script marking and reading,
interviewing, newscasts, and ad-lib performance. (Same as PST 1123)
Offered fall semester
BST 1133 Mass Media/Mass Culture (Three hours)
A study of the fundamentals of mass media so as to discover ways in
which media impacts humans individually and collectively. (Same as
JUR 1133)
Offered fall semester
BST 2101 Intermediate Radio Practicum (One hour)
Five hours each week of practical broadcast experience on KLRC. Proficiency
in announcing, control operation, handling of equipment, and other
typical radio station duties are developed. May be repeated for credit.
Offered each semester
BST 2213 Audio Design (Three hours)
An intermediate study of audio production for broadcast in radio and
television. Various analog and digital formats are taught. Remote
programming for network feeds is included.
Prerequisites: BST 1101 and BST 1123
Offered spring semester
BST 2223 Media Writing (Three hours)
An integrated approach to mass-media writing, emphasizing fundamental
writing skills with application to broadcasting, internet, public
relations and advertising. Includes ethical dimensions of writing.
Offered each semester
BST 2243 Electronic Studio and Field Production
(Three hours)
Television production designed to give students knowledge and experience
in methods, materials, and equipment in a single and multicamera environment.
Offered each semester
BST 2263
See Adult and Continuing Education.
BST 3101 Advanced Radio Practicum (One hour)
Five hours weekly in responsibilities of KLRC. Development of advanced
proficiency in announcing, control room skills, production, and other
related radio station duties. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered each semester
BST 3111 Television Practicum (One hour)
Five hours weekly in the production of programs for local cable television.
May be repeated; maximum of three credits may be earned.
Prerequisite: BST 2243
Offered each semester
BST 3121 Television Sports Practicum (One hour)
Participation in the production of a weekly sports program for local
cable system. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: BST 2243, BST 3111 or consent of instructor
Offered each semester
BST 3131 Radio News Practicum (One hour)
Five hours weekly in production of news materials for broadcast on
KLRC. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: BST 3323 or consent of instructor
Offered each semester
BST 3141 Television Program Assistant (One hour)
Assists the teacher of television practicums:set building, program
production, and general maintenance.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Offered each semester
BST 3151 KLRC Program Assistant (One hour)
Assists the supervisor of KLRC: traffic, music selection, announcing
schedules, promotions, and production. Prerequisite: approval of adviser
Offered each semester
BST 3303 Video Editing and Aesthetics (Three hours)
A skills development study in both digital and analog editing. With
a script and un-edited rushes, students finish multiple scenes from
known television programs. Non-linear skills are also developed through
the use of rushes and through the introduction of motion media compositing.
(Same as DMA 3303)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Offered each semester
BST 3313 Field Studies in Non-Broadcast Production
(Three hours)
On-site observation of technologies related to cable, satellite, independent
producers, corporate and applications other than traditional broadcasting.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
BST 3321 Independent Television/Video Production
(One hour)
Practical experience in video production.
Prerequisite: BST 2243 and consent of instructor
Offered upon sufficient request
BST 3323 Broadcast News Writing (Three hours)
Principles and practice of writing and reporting news for broadcast
in the
contemporary TV local news environment. Includes electronic newsgathering
outside the studio, news package production, newscast production and
performance labs.
Prerequisites: BST 2223, BST 2243, and JUR 2123
Offered fall semester
BST 3493 Media Law and Ethics (Three hours)
A case-study approach to recognizing and treating law and ethical
problems commonly encountered by media practitioners. Includes consideration
of truth-telling, sources or information, invasion of privacy, copyright,
regulation of materials produced, and telecommunication regulation.
(Same as JUR 3493)
Offered spring semester
BST 4111 Advanced Television News Practicum (One
hour)
Practical electronic news gathering and presentation on the local
cable network of over 6000 homes.
Prerequisites: BST 2223, BST 2243, JUR 2123, and
BST 3323
Offered spring semester
BST 4121 Senior Seminar (One hour)
Specialized study for career preparation
Offered fall semester
BST 4172 Sports Broadcasting (Two hours)
In cooperation with Sportscaster Camps of America, students learn
the theoretical and practical aspects of sports broadcasting including
baseball, basketball and football on location in the Long Beach area
of California.
Offered summer
BST 4323 Advertising (Three hours)
Advertising: its economic role, layout, illustrations, copy, color,
trademarks, slogans, media, campaign, and testing results. Study of
buying motives of consumers and practical applications of preparing
advertising copy. (Same as MKT 4323)
Offered spring semester
BST 4413 Selected Topics in Broadcasting (Three
hours)
Students address a current interest in the commercial, educational
or religious media.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Offered upon sufficient request
BST 4423 Programming and Promotion (Three hours)
A study of how and why broadcast programming decisions are made, and
how stations and networks promote themselves to the public. Includes
audience analysis, ratings, formatic principles, and Christian broadcasting.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
BST 4443 Broadcast Management and Sales (Three
hours)
A study of such practical problems as applying for station permits,
planning facilities, selecting equipment, supervising staff members,
selling air time, and other management related challenges.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
BST 4473 Internship (Three hours)Practical experience working 150 hours under a qualified professional within the media. Only one internship for credit may apply toward graduation. (There is a fee for a summer internship.)
Prerequisites: junior standing and approval of adviser
Offered each semester,summer